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  • Panama City Statue
  • Fachada de Ruina
  • Coleus plant
  • Redlegged Honeycreeper
  • Baru volcano
  • Boquete valley
  • Highlands scene

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Panama lures travelers the world over onto its gorgeous shores thanks to its pristine beaches, unique history (think Panama Canal) and U.S friendly ambiance. With over 1,700 miles of ocean coastline and the Pearl Islands - an archipelago of 130 islands - Panama is the place to escape for those who need an escape. With several gorgeous cities including the glorious capital of Panama City and other gems like Colón, David and Gamboa, there’s never a dull moment in Panama. Head to Bocas Del Toro for the aforementioned beaches of perfection or cruise to the Gulf of Chiriquí, for some of the best sport fishing in all of Central America.

Or check out the lovely city of Boquete, which is located in the scenic Chiriquí Highlands and is the coffee growing capital of Panama (Hint: buy a few pounds for the office back home!). And since a wee little canal has ensured an alliance between the United States and Panama over the past hundred years, Panama is not only very U.S. friendly but is also dollarized, making it easy to do business, travel and shop (maybe for one of those Panama vacation rentals. Most people speak English as well – which makes everything a little easier. Check out any of the above destinations for some of the best real estate in Panama. And with Panama City quickly emerging as a thriving business center, Panama vacation properties in the form of high rises and condos seem to be popping up all over the place.

  • Beach, Biking, Centralamerica, Eco-tourism, Family-friendly, Fishing, Hiking, Horsebackriding, Jungle, Museums, Nationalpark, Ocean, Relaxing, Romantic, Rustic, Scubadiving, Shopping, Singles, Snorkeling, Surfing, Warm/tropical, Watersports, Wedding, Wildlife

 
 
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link8.964213-79.5403646Plaza de la Catedral
link8.994269-79.518792Heron's Palace
link8.9868183632-79.4994735718Las Bóvedas – The waterfront promenade
link8.9542457-79.5604968Panama Canal
link8.9542625124-79.5780944824Museo del Canal Interoceánico (Interoceanic Canal Museum)
link9.339449-82.242768Bocas del Toro, Panama
link8.774566-82.4319999Boquete, Panama
link9.030509-79.495317610Panamá City, Panamá
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 Directions 

Estimated travel time: 2 hours, 50 minutes by plane (from Miami, Florida).  
 
The major international airport in Panama City is Tocumen International Airport.  
The Panama City regional airport is Marcos A. Gelabert – which is good for regional flights within Panama and the Pearl Islands.  
 
Albrook Airport (another smaller airport) is known to accept many flights to Panama City from San Jose, Costa Rica (average flight time 2 hours and 47 minutes).  
 
American Airlines and Copa Airlines are two of the major airline carriers that offer flights from the U.S. to Panama City.  
 
Those hoping to drive into Panama can use the famous Pan American Highway which stretches from Alaska on down to the lower end of South America. However, the Pan American Highway IS NOT one big, complete highway. It's a highway system, with various connecting roads that make up much of its links.  

 

   

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  • Current conditions

    Cond133

    Drizzle. There is a 40% chance of precipitation. Cloudy. Hot, Muggy. Temperature of 84.7°F. Winds NNE 12.94mph. Humidity will be 85% with a dewpoint of 80° and feels-like temperature of 98.26°F.
    Hi: 85° F, Low: 74° F.

  • Tomorrow's forecast

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    Mostly cloudy. Hot, Muggy. Temperature of 86.41°F. Winds NE 11.02mph. Humidity will be 81% with a dewpoint of 80° and feels-like temperature of 101.43°F.
    Hi: 86° F, Low: 74° F.


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Plaza de la Catedral
 
  

Plaza de la Catedral

Panama is one of those Central American countries with a topsy turvy history involving dictators, foreign rule and, of course, some good old fashioned United States intervention. So it's always fascinating to visit the locations in this now thriving city where moments of great history and tumult occurred. Enter Plaza de la Catedral. Built between the 17th and 18th centuries, this plaza is actually the spot where Panama declared its independence from Colombia in 1903. It was reconstructed in the 19th century due to a destructive earthquake, the plaza is still considered one of the finest examples of Moorish architecture. A great place to start on a walking tour of Casco Viejo, Plaza de la Catedral is a breathtaking slice of Panama's history.

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Heron's Palace
 
  

Heron's Palace

What trip to Washington D.C. would be complete without going to the White house? There's something about seeing the place a world leader sleeps. In that same vein of thought, a trip to Panama City would be pretty incomplete without a visit to Heron's Palace. Properly referred to as Palacio de las Garzas, Heron's Palace is the governmental residence of the president of Panama during his (or her) term of service. It received it's name way back in 1922 when current president Belisario Porras brought in dozens of herons (an exotic and gorgeous bird) at the behest of his friend and famed Panamanian poet, Ricardo Miro. Located in the Old Quarter of Panama City, Heron's Palace has been the residence of all Panamanian presidents except for the last three (who decided they'd rather work from home than live in a palace). With it's majestic white columns, three floors, numerous courtyards and spiraling towers, Heron's Palace is a must see for anyone visiting Panama City. Admission to the area outside the front of the building is free, but there is a security checkpoint and a mandatory bag search. FUN FACT: Elevators were added to the palace in 1934 just before President Roosevelt visited.

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Las Bóvedas – The waterfront promenade
 
  

Las Bóvedas – The waterfront promenade

There are several romantic spots scattered throughout gorgeous Panama City; however, one spot trumps them all: Las Bóvedas – or the waterfront promenade. An old Spanish military fort now transformed into a beautiful waterfront promenade with the history of the French Canal engraved on the walls, Las Bóvedas (which literally means "the vaults") used to be an exclusive spot where only youth from Panama's most select families were allowed to visit to view the afternoon sunsets and meet government officials. As the site gradually became more inclusive, it has evolved into a prime spot for a romantic rendezvous. With an absolutely stunning view of the Pacific Ocean, Las Bóvedas is perfect for couples in need of a good sunset or even exhausted families in need of a brief moment of silence. And at a distance, you can even see ships of all shapes and sizes awaiting entrance into the canal!

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Panama Canal
 
  

Panama Canal

You've read about it in history class. You've seen the old black and white pictures. You've probably even seen a History Channel documentary about it. But none of those can even come close to actually seeing one of the largest, and possibly the most important engineering projects ever undertaken: The Panama Canal. Often times referred to as the Big Ditch or the "shortcut," The Panama Canal is an amazing feat of human ingenuity that has saved billions of dollars, millions of hours and most likely an untold number of lives with its easy access from the Pacific to the Atlantic. A typical passage through the canal by a regular cargo ship can take anywhere from eight to ten hours and just last year 14,702 vessels passed through the waterway. Tour companies will run general informational tours or even full day excursions that take you directly inside this phenomenal man made structure.

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Museo del Canal Interoceánico (Interoceanic Canal Museum)
 
  

Museo del Canal Interoceánico (Interoceanic Canal Museum)

  • Category: Canal

    Panama City, Panama, Central America
    Panamá City, Panamá PA

    Visiting Details
    The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Entrance is $2 (adults) and ¢0.75 for children.

     

Question: How many canals in the world have an entire museum dedicated to them? Answer: I really don't know, but I'm guessing only one. That's of course the Panama Canal and its Interoceanic Canal Museum. Opened in September of 1997, the Interoceanic Canal Museum (ICM) tells the riveting story of the construction of one of the greatest man-made structures of all time. It is one of Panama City's most visited attractions. Located in the historic neighborhood of San Felipe, the museum is actually located in a 19th century building that was originally constructed to be the Grand Hotel. The museum features such exhibits as "The Route, the Water, the People" which depicts the stretch of property the canal was constructed upon. Chock full of photos, journals, antique construction equipment and even featuring the authentic 1903 and 1977 Panama Canal Treaties, the Interoceanic Canal Museum is a fascinating look into the past.

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