01/12/2017
10 reasons to visit panama
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While it is a small country, Panama gathers countless scenarios: from the jungle, where to practice adventure tourism; beaches, both on the Caribbean and Pacific Side; the city, with its historical legacy and shopping options; And its culture, which is found in other enclaves of the interior.
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- Biomuseo: a space with author design. Three years ago, this space was opened on the causeway of amador - at the entrance of the Panama Canal, over the Pacific Ocean -. so surely many do not know it. It is an interesting site for two reasons: to know the history of the emergence of the isthmus of Panama and to admire its design, the work of the world-renowned architect Frank Gehry in Latin America.
With 4.000 m2 and eight permanent exhibition galleries, he displays details of how the isthmus of Panama originated, which united two continents, separated a large ocean in two and changed the planet's biodiversity.
In addition, it includes a public atrium, a space for temporary exhibitions, a store, a coffee shop and multiple outdoor displays arranged in a botanical park. In addition, it offers a fantastic view of the modern city, the old town, the hill and the bridge of the Americas.
- shopping I: Panama City. Shopping is a reason to return to Panama, as it always offers good offers. Albrook mall and metromall are the most important shopping centres in the capital, which demand more than one day in full. The first is a big, high-end commercial walk with a movie theater, lunch and games. While Metro mall houses 280 rooms, 40 restaurants and 10 cinemas, among other facilities.
In addition, the city has the, connected to the Radisson Decapolis Hotel, the multiplaza pacific and the westland mall.
While Panama's Urban Development LED to the emergence of these shopping centres, the city still retains its traditional shopping areas, such as central avenue - today turned into a pedestrian walkway - and avenue, which runs from Square 5 From May to the beginning of the Spanish route.
- Shopping II: Columbus. One of Panama's most famous sites is the free zone, in Columbus. Located on the Caribbean Coast, it is the second largest free zone in the world. It houses more than 1.600 companies, which enshrine it as the most prominent export center in the northern hemisphere. There you can acquire all kinds of goods, either to build a business or for personal consumption; from household items, electronic devices, computers and gold pieces.
How to arrive? Shopping in the free zone can become a full day excursion. One of the options offered by Panama is to address the train.
- parties: Carnival. Some don't know, but carnival has become an important event in Panama. The party starts Friday night with the coronation of queens and princesses. Then, on Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday (morning, evening and night) people celebrate and socialize until dawn in an environment in which music and dance in the open air predominates.
The biggest celebration takes place on Tuesday carnival, when thousands of women and girls go in with the typical panamanian skirt and parade allegorical floats, made up of fantasies, tales and legends. That day the celebration ends at Dawn, with the popular burial of the sardine.
Panamanian carnivals are characterized by the traditional " Culecos " or " Mojaderas " during the day, and by the famous parades and " Tunas " (groups of supporters) of queens and princesses at night.
Some of the most prominent carnivals are found in Panama City, capira, penonomé, chitré, the saints, the tables and ocú, as well as in Santiago de veraguas and dolega, in chiriquí.
- Panama Canal: a safety pin. If it's been, it's worth coming back because the channel is unique. What to visit? The first proposal is to approach the locks of miraflores, at the northeast end of the capital city. From a platform designed for this purpose, visitors can appreciate, for just 10 minutes, how ships enter the locks and what is the water levelling process. In addition, a 3 D documentary is projected in this place with the history of the channel and its expansion. There is also a museum documenting how the construction was and highlights the diversity of the flora and fauna of the place.
For those who want to live the experience of navigating the channel, receptive companies offer five-hour cruise ships, which depart from Balboa, a neighborhood west of Panama City, to retrace the locks of Pedro Miguel and miraflores, and finish the trip at gamboa .
Another option is to know the visitor centre of the locks locks, located in the city of colón, in the Atlantic entrance of the Panama Canal. The most valuable thing in this centre is that the locks are the largest and where the ships rise.
- historic tour in the capital. The past comes to light in Panama City, particularly in Panama the old, the first colonial city built on the Pacific Shores. The City was founded on August 15, 1519., although it was destroyed in 1671, today some vestiges are preserved on the cobbled streets, such as the cathedral tower.
Continuing with the historic part of the city comes to the old town, located in the district of San Felipe, where the city of Panama was founded, in 1673. Among the attractions of this picturesque site full of charm and history are the golden altar In the church of San José, the metropolitan Cathedral, the square of independence, the National Theatre, the Herrera Square, the plaza bolívar, the canal museum and the presidential palace.
In the old town you can also take a tour of the square of France, which connects to the promenade of the vaults, set of works that form the walls that form the defensive system of the city. From here it is possible to enjoy a panoramic view of the bay of Panama, the modern city of skyscrapers and cerro ancón.
- beaches I: the Pacific Coast. Over the years, tourist destinations grew and the hotels and services were added. So this is another reason to come back. Very close to the capital, you can find beautiful beach with exclusive resorts. In the gulf of Panama, about 48 km. From the coast, the pearl archipelago is located, a set of 39 islands and 100 islets with beautiful beaches of clear waters and white sand, surrounded by abundant vegetation. Accountant is the most famous island.
Located 2 hours from Panama City, punta chame is the first of a series of white sandy beaches and beautiful blue waters of the province of Panama West. Offers your visitors tranquility and rest, even on weekends. Beach, River Mar, Malibu, El Palmar and tit are the best surfing beaches. In the province of coclé, farallón and playa Blanca are two of the areas with the greatest tourist development in the country. In its white sandy beaches with blue waters, there are famous luxury resorts and various properties that operate under the concept of all inclusive. Buenaventura has a golf course considered among the best in the region, designed by Jack Nicklaus. Tennis Courts and an equestrian club are other options.
In a one-day stroll it is possible to visit iguana island, with the largest and best preserved Coral Reef in the gulf of Panama, over 40 ha. Also near venao is the nature reserve of Isla de reeds, famous for the arrival of thousands of turtles that each year - from July to November - come to nest on its beaches.
The Island Marine Park, considered one of the 10 best destinations for diving in the world; and the gulf of chiriquí sea National Park, along with its beautiful natural beauty islands; offer more options.
- Beaches II: Caribbean Caribbean. About 20 years ago, the Panamanian Caribbean was a genuine question mark for all those who approached this destination. But today, travelers, surfers and adventurers from all over the world find in destinations like mouths del Toro, San Blas, and many others.
Located on the coast of the province of colón, the beach ladies is a popular enclave between locals and tourists. It has summer homes available for rent and specific sites on beaches and jungle to make camp.
Very close to there it is also possible to make a journey in contact with nature and history at the margins of National Park. It is a protected area where the tropical rainforest is are with the sea, on an area of more than 34 thousand ha., of which more than 20 % is marine area.
At the western end of the Caribbean region of Panama is another forced visit site: Isla Colón. There stands the city of mouths del Toro, capital of the province and famous tourist destination, town of restaurants, bars, hotels and hostels usually frequented by both backpackers and international surfers. Like a trunk that treasures jewels of all kinds, mouths of the bull are slowly spreading their artillery of incomparable beauties.
The Island National Park is characterized by its forests, mangroves, swamps, coral reefs and bucolic beaches.
- culture culture. Guna yala is a natural paradise hidden on the Caribbean Coast, with 370 Base Islands, including needle island, big dog, Pelican, dog boy, wailidub and corbisky.
But it is also the home of the indigenous group guna, whose members have been responsible for preserving their culture and traditions, in addition to protecting the natural wealth of the area. In this idyllic enclave, tourists can choose between staying in hotels, or in ecological accommodation built by the locals. In the area of gastronomy, restaurants offer traditional dishes, most of which are seafood.
Diving, swimming, enjoying the sun and relaxing with the beauty of the landscape are some of the favourite activities of the visitors. The most common form of moving in the San Blas Archipelago is sailing between islands.
- nature inland. With 40 % of its territory destined for protected areas, Panama enjoys a great natural effervescence. There is a lot to see, but in short, we can start by the national park of the volcano, whose peak that gives the name reaches 3.475 m. In Height. From its top, in clear days, visitors have the opportunity to observe both the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea.
Two hours from Panama City, it comes to the picturesque valley, located in the crater of an inactive volcano. The town has one of the best artisanal markets in the country. Among the natural attractions are the golden frog, endemic species in danger of extinction; the " Square " trees, the petroglyphs of " painted stone "; and the mountain landscapes, protruding the figure of " sleeping india ", Whose top can be reached on a three-hour guided tour.
While the virgin nature of province offers an unforgettable experience. One of its most surprising attractions is the lagoon of la yeguada, an excellent place for recreation and ecotourism activities.
With more than 4.000 ha. Of great biological diversity, the national park was the first created in the republic of Panama, in 1966. Ideal for camping, with a view with spectacular views of the Pacific Coast. Its forests are the shelter of 26 species of endemic vascular plants, about 200 species of trees and 342 shrubs. There are some 62 species of amphibians, 86 reptiles and 267 species of birds, such as the hummingbird, the calzonario patirrojo and the black earwig. There are also 39 species of mammals, such as possums, Raccoons, lazy and.
There are waterfalls, rock formations, caves, natural trails and the headwaters of the main rivers of the region: Chame, perequeté and caimito. In order to carry out activities within protected areas, authorization from the ministry of environment of Panama should be requested.
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