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When people think of vacations, the thought of the beach always comes to mind.  And the thought of the Caribbean automatically brings to mind wonderful and fabulous beaches. Panama is mainly known for its noteworthy Panama Canal but not for its attributes that would make a great tourist destination.

Here are a few reasons to think of Panama as a great tourist destination:

With the spread of environmental awareness as well as the popularity gained by eco tourism campaigns, a new breed of vacation destinations has surfaced.
People are now beginning to look for inland beauty: rainforests, jungles, water falls, streams, rivers. Instead of the traditional beach bum vacation, some people now prefer to go to a place where they could commune with nature in a more profound way than looking at coral reefs and gazing at gorgeous sunsets.

Panama is very lucky in this respect. It has the best of both worlds. Panama has plenty of unspoiled beaches and forests for those who prefer the beach, for those who prefer the forests and for those who would like both. Panama is indeed a land of choices.

Panama’s Beaches

Gorgeous, superb and stunning.
 These are only some of the many words that can describe Panama’s beaches. Think of fine powdery sand on your feet. Think of rugged landscapes and seaside cliffs. Think of the coral reefs and the variety of marine life and fish. Panama has it, in great abundance. After all, Panama is sandwiched between two oceans.

For those whose passion is surfing, you can take your pick or explore all of Playa Punta Puss Head, Paunch Beach, Bluff Beach, Larga Beach and Cayo Zapatillas

Panama is great for snorkeling, scuba diving, deep sea fishing, and diving activities. One of the most beautiful snorkeling destinations is San Blas Islands. Home to the Kuna Indians, San Blas is one of the last remaining unspoiled beaches, and it has miles and miles of coral reef that you can explore to your heart’s content.

One of the most famous tourist destinations is Bocas Del Toro,. Coral Cay and Boca Del Drago are some of the snorkeling areas in the Bocas del Toro region.  
You can also swim with Dolphins at Dolphin Bay.

Go to the Pearl Islands and explore around 60 beaches of all types and colors while island hopping. On of the most famous islands in Pearl Islands is Isla Contadora., where the Spanish used to account for their gold and silver, thus the name. You can lounge around by the shallow waters or venture out and do some serious scuba diving and snorkeling, whichever you prefer.

 Near Panama City, you can go to the popular beaches along the Pacific: Gorgona, Coronado, Playa Blanca, Punta Chame, Rio Mar, and Santa Clara.


Panama’s Forests

Only in Panama can you go beachcombing one minute and then go walking off into the dense forests the next. No wonder then that this small country is home to more than 10,000 species of plants, around a thousand species of birds, and then around a thousand more species of orchids. In Panama, you would sometimes feel like the forest has grown right before your eyes.

If you don’t want to venture much inland, you can go visit Darien National Park or Metropolitan Park. If you want to be more adventurous, visit Cerro Azul mountain range. Visit Chiriqui province and go to Volcan Baru National Park and Palo Seco Forest Reserve.


History  and museums

Panama is a great destination for people who love history. Panama was part of Colombia before it seceded to become an independent country in 1903. A great part of this period is the Panama Canal. It was the desire of the United States to control the Panama Canal that led it to assist in Panamas efforts to become independent. The United States were not able to come to an amicable agreement with the French owners so it helped Panama and then proceed to negotiate with the new government. Thus was Panama liberated and thus did the United States gain control of the Panama Canal.
In Panama City, you will be treated to a wide collection of artifacts that relate the history and origins of the Panamanian people. Go and visit the Museo Antropologico Reina Torres De Arauz where you can view and savor the collection of archeological, anthropological and ethnological remains of Panama. You can also visit the Museo Afro-Antillano, which is the repository of photographs, information and artifacts that relate the life of the mulattoes of Panama. You can also stop by the Museo De Panama La Vieja, which will show you a collection of memorabilia and relics from the first Panama City. And aside from getting a feel of the Old Panama through a museum, you can go and directly visit Panama Viejo and Casco Viejo.

Ecotourism

Bird watching and trail hiking are offered in Panama. It has miles and miles of live coral reefs and it has 12 national parks as well as 19 protected areas. You want the sea, Panama has it. You want jungles and forests, Panama sill has it.

For nature birdwatchers, you can indulge your passion in Bocas del Toro?s Island Birds where around 50 species of migratory birds go. In the Teribe Territory, about a 100 species of birds also thrive. Here you will also fin the famous thumbnail size red frogs.

You can also visit native Indian tribes in their natural habitat trough travel agencies that offer this. Ecotourism is becoming more and more popular in Panama, and the possibilities are endless. Here we have rainforests, jungles, water falls, streams, rivers, mountains, deserted beaches, anything nature can provide, all in this small country called Panama.

Publish on 30.01.2009