Active vacation in Panama - things to do, entertainment and nightlife
Panama is rich in attractions, which cannot all be seen in one trip. The country’s museums allow you to touch its history and better understand the culture. In Panama City you will find the ruins of the burned-down 17th century cathedral “El Arco Chato”. The preserved walls of the once magnificent building are still striking in their grandeur. Those who feel depressed while looking at ruins are encouraged to visit the snow-white Catholic Church in Nate, built in the early 16th century. It is believed that this is the oldest functioning church in all of America. Inside the building is no less beautiful. The high ceiling made of mahogany and the skillfully created statues of saints produce in the place an air of solemnity.
1. Tourists in Panama should be aware of the high level of crime in the country. It is better to generally avoid deserted places. Most importantly you …
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In Panama, absolutely everyone can find entertainment to fit their every taste, so the country is suitable for traveling with children. The flora and …
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The Anton Valley Historical and Cultural Museum is located in El Valle de Anton. It is interesting, for its rich collection of local art and other pre-colonial era items. Among the exhibits are statues, paintings, tools, stones with rock paintings, ancient pots and much more. Those who prefer modern art should visit the “Weil Art Gallery” in Panama City, where works by local artists and sculptors are exhibited. Here you can not only admire the objects of modern Panamanian art, but also buy them.
Shopping lovers are advised to check out Panama’s shopping centers, but its flea markets as well. In addition, high-quality and often unique …
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Panama Viejo, or Old Panama, is an ancient part of Panama City. The first stone was laid here in the early 16th century by the Spaniards. In the 17th century, the city was however abandoned after the attack of pirates. This is a great place for history lovers and simply abandoned places lovers, where buildings lying in ruins have long been overgrown with grass. Panama Viejo is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. On the Caribbean coast of Panama is situated Portobelo, yet another place worth visiting. It is a port city where trading activities were conducted between Spain and Latin America. Pirates attacked the city more than once, and at the end of the 19th century there was a strong earthquake here. Portobelo was rebuilt at the end of the 90s of the last century, but the ruins of the most beautiful buildings still remains.
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National and city parks of Panama
♥ World Heritage Site 'Coiba National Park and its Special Zone of Marine Protection' . On the map Photos
♥ World Heritage Site 'Darien National Park' . On the map Photos
♥ National Park 'Darién' . On the map Photos
♥ Recreation Area 'El Salto de Las Palmas' . On the map Photos
♥ National Park 'General de División Omar Torrijos Herrera' . On the map Photos
♥ World Heritage Site 'Coiba National Park and its Special Zone of Marine Protection' . On the map Photos
♥ World Heritage Site 'Darien National Park' . On the map Photos
♥ National Park 'Darién' . On the map Photos
♥ Recreation Area 'El Salto de Las Palmas' . On the map Photos
♥ National Park 'General de División Omar Torrijos Herrera' . On the map Photos
Unique attractions in Panama
Canopy Tower
From the series “The World's Highest Observation Decks”
Soberania National Park in Panama features the green hotel Canopy Tower. This is where one of the most famous and attractive panoramic sites in the world can be found. The hotel occupies an old radar tower, which was used by the authorities of the United States to observe the Panama Canal. Today, travelers and scientists from around the world use its rooftop as an observation deck for admiring the surrounding scenery. The radar tower is surrounded by lush tropical forests all around.
These places have a huge number of rare birds, so biologists and ornithologists make a significant part of the hotel visitors. The unique observation deck overlooking the thick canopy of trees allows scientists to observe rare birds nesting; as they are very close, it's enough to get binoculars or a … Read all
All unique sightseeing Panama
These places have a huge number of rare birds, so biologists and ornithologists make a significant part of the hotel visitors. The unique observation deck overlooking the thick canopy of trees allows scientists to observe rare birds nesting; as they are very close, it's enough to get binoculars or a … Read all
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