Tours to Panama

Tours in Panama

Panama is an amazing country, like a boomerang stretching right on several coasts. The country is often called the "bridge of peace", because here is the world famous Panama Canal - a real engineering miracle that connects North and South America. The tropical beauty of Panama strikes with its contrasts. National parks with exotic inhabitants, wide white beaches, drowning in the greenery of palm trees and beautiful cities, where skilfully combine the colonial style and high skyscrapers. Touch a piece of the unknown, buying a ticket to Panama.

Location and climate

The state of Panama is located on the same isthmus, which separates the two oceans. It has borders with Colombia and Costa Rica.

The country has a hot and humid tropical climate. The air temperature throughout the year is the same here. What is in summer, what in winter is + 30-31. The water temperature in the Caribbean Sea +26 is preserved all year round. Tours in Panama are popular among tourists in the so-called "dry season" - from December to May. In the rest of the time, rains are possible, but as a rule they are short-lived and go in the evening or at night, which in no way interferes with rest.

Cities and places of interest

Popular cities of Panama: Colon, Panama, Coronado, Portobelo, Boquete.

"Panama New York" - so you can also name the capital of the same name. It perfectly harmonizes the glittering skyscrapers, green parks and squares, and incredibly beautiful old quarters. Walking around the streets of Panama, enjoying a light ocean breeze, marvel at the architectural novelties - what you need to do when you get to this city.

Coronado is a cozy coastal Panamanian town. Along the coast in the green of the trees there are villas of Americans and Europeans who love to spend their vacations here. The town has a fairly developed infrastructure. In addition to hotels of various categories there are shopping centers, a variety of shops, cafes, restaurants. Here you can do sea fishing. Diving and surfing in these places is dangerous because of the underwater currents of the ocean.

The oldest city in the country - Portobelo - was founded by Christopher Columbus himself in the distant 1502. Here many churches, a fort, beautiful mansions of the colonial era were preserved. Harbor Portobelo - another attraction. In the town and the atmosphere of adventure and times of great geographical discoveries. Local residents say that not far from Portobelo lie the remains of Francis Drake - a famous navigator and pirate. And next to Portobelo is the homonymous national park, where rare golden frogs are found and rare orchids grow.

Boquete is another city of Panama that deserves attention. Surrounded by mountains and incredible natural beauties, Boquete attracts tourists traveling around the country. There is a city in the valley of the river called Caldera. The height above sea level is 1200 meters. The climate here is slightly different from other regions of the country. It's warm in the aftenoon, cool in the evenings. The main attraction, because of which go to Boket - the volcano Baru. The highest point of Panama (3475 m), as well as the highest of the volcanoes in the south of Central America. In the tropical jungle, in the midst of waterfalls and rivers, the power and strength of Baru is still slumbering. The last time the volcano erupted in 1550, and in 2006 - there was a small earthquake. Having bought a tour to Panama you can go on an exciting jouney to the top of the volcano. As a rule, the tours start at night, in order to be upstairs in the moning. From the top are opened simply breathtaking views.

Excursions in Panama

Resting in Panama, it's a sin not to go on one of the most fascinating excursions.

Birdwatching (bird watching) is one of the most popular tours. Panama takes the first line on the diversity of birds in the world! Only in the region of Chiriki there are about 1000 different species. Departing with experienced guides you can see one of the most beautiful birds in the world - ketzal. The bright little bird is amazing in that it has a tail that is twice as big as the ketzal itself and beautifully develops in flight.

In general, Boquete is a paradise for extreme people. Fans of outdoor activities can go hiking through the mountains or jungle, visiting local waterfalls, canyons and other interesting places. And can do rafting or slackling - walking on a flat rope.

Relax after an active holiday can be by visiting the natural baths, the water of which heats up the volcano itself.

But, of course, many choose tours to Panama to see the eighth wonder of the world - the famous channel. This was truly a progress for the whole country, when in 1914 American engineers embodied their idea and built a navigable canal connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. During the excursion to Panama, you will see how the ships pass, walk along the bulk breakwater - the favorite place for local recreation and enjoy the local cuisine in one of the restaurants.

In addition, in Panama, trips to neighboring islands are popular, where you can enjoy the seascapes, dive, or simply sunbathe, lying on the snow-white warm sand.

Panama is an amazing country. Huge opportunities for active tourism, beautiful nature and unique cities, where the spirit of piracy is hovering. Do not think, but rather go on vacation to Panama!