Panama has revealed itself to be a place for tourism, shopping, technology and other elements of the modern world, without sacrificing its roots or its environment. You can literally go shopping on the Colon Free Zone, on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean, take the highway to have lunch at the modern city of Panama, and go to one of the famous beaches along the Pacific Coast, all on the same day. Along the way, you can also visit touristic places or, if you feel like it, visit the Miraflores locks. Panama is a place for exciting adventures, every single day.
The renowned shopping malls is proof the fact that the City of Panama is one of the most modern urban centers in the region. In it you can find the most famous names fashion en USA and Europe, the latest in technology, the best in jewelry, furniture, accessories and beauty, along with hair stylists, oculists, department stores and more. Multiplaza has raised the bar for shopping malls in Panama and Central America. But Panama City is not limited to Multiplaza. Albrook Mall, Los Pueblos, MetroMall, Multicentro, El Dorado, Los Andes Mall and many others await you. Panama is the commercial center by excellence in Central America.
As if all this was little, Panama also has one of the greatest banking centers in the region. National and International banks offer their services in a fast and secure way. The Balboa, the Panamanian official currency is fixed to be equal in value to the US Dollar, which is legal tender in Panama. This contributes and eases tourism, shopping and investments in Panama.
If you’re looking for beaches, sun and outdoors fun, Panama also has something for you. San Carlos Beach, El Palmar, Rio Mar, Punta Barco, Playa Venao, Santa Catalina and many others are waiting for you on the Pacific shores, not counting the innumerable islands in Bocas del Toro, the Pearl Islands and San Blas. Hundreds of rivers and dozens of lakes will delight you with their fresh waters, and countless natural parks will give you the opportunity to enjoy a tropical adventure, all just a few hours from the Capital. And for the most adventurous, trekking, mountain biking, kayaking, surfing, scuba diving and other extreme activities are available in the Republic of Panama.
If you’re interested in natural diversity, sports fishing and wild animal watching, as well as flora and fauna, Panama also has something for you. From the protected areas to Barro Colorado, from Darien to the Coiba Island, Panama is a paradise of nature.
The Panamanian government has allowed the seven native ethnic groups to keep their traditions by creating numerous indigenous regions which you can visit. In the Chagres National Park, only 2 hours in boat from the city, you can find the Emberá community of the Drua Clan. And if you want a place completely away from the capital city, the San Blas region is the best place for you. Here you will find the traditional weavings of the Kuna women, the mola, and a paradise-like environment that you will never forget. In Panama, different cultures, both new and old are just a stone’s throw away from the airport.
In case you only want to visit the capital city, you won’t be disappointed. Panama has places for tourist interest, historic interest and natural interest, all within reach. Take a trip to Ancon Hill, from where you can see the historic Old Quarter. There you’ll find yourself immersed in more than 100 years of national history, and you’ll be able to see the Official Residence of the President of Panama, The Herons’ Palace, the Canal Museum, the National Theater, the Metropolitan Cathedral and many other buildings of great importance.
If you like the coast and trips to the beach, you can’t skip the Amador Causeway. The causeway was made with the rock excavated for the construction of the Panama Canal, and it joins together the islands of Naos, Culebra, Perico and Flamenco. Nowadays, these islands are one of the most distinctive places for recreation in the city. For a low price, you can rent bikes to enjoy the sun and the sea breeze as you watch the impressive and modern day coastline of Panama City and its magnificent buildings, as well as the recently built Cinta Costera, a true testament to the country’s disposition to beautify and decorate its locales. The Amador Causeway is also a small shopping mall that gathers exclusive stores, restaurants and hotels.
In the other side of the Panama Bay you can find the ruins of the Old City of Panama, the first city founded on the shores of the Pacific Ocean, and a loading and unloading point for the ships that travelled to and from Peru. The tower of Old Panama is a typical symbol of Panama.
Of course, the most well known symbol of Panama is none other than its Interoceanic Canal. The Panama Canal is an impressive structure made up of three sets of locks that raise the water level and the ships using nothing but gravity, and fed by the waters of the Chagres River, each lock takes less time than a bathtub to fill. Tourists interested in watching this marvel of technology at work can visit the Miraflores locks, or the Pedro Miguel locks in the province of Colón, and learn more about how it works.
In conclusion, the Republic of Panama has in its possession hundreds of interesting tourist destinations for those interested in a commercial, financial or natural paradise. With all of its virtues, advantages and charm, Panama is definitely the place you are looking for.
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