One of the most notable things to do in Panama is to visit the Panama Canal. However, there are many other tourist attractions in Panama and sights to see during a vacation here. A visit to this Central American country is sure to give you memories to last a life time and a desire to return for a closer look at this fascinating and friendly country.
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Panama Canal: Of course, you can't visit Panama without at least checking out this amazing man-made wonder that provides ships easy movement between the Pacific and the Atlantic oceans.
Centennial Bridge: This bridge is one of the two major bridges that cross the Panama Canal. It opened in 2004, built to alleviate the heavy flow of traffic on the Bridge of the Americas; it has become the primary bridge crossing on the Pan-American Highway.
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Panama Viejo: Built in 1519, this was the first Pacific Coast city built by the Spanish. In 1671, Henry Morgan, an English pirate destroyed the town, the ruins are located on the eastern edge of Panama City. The restored bell tower is fascinating.
El Porvenir: This island is one of the 365 islands that make up the San Blas Archipeligo which is home to the Cunas. They are the most politically organized, independent and sophisticated of the indigenous peoples. You will find the complexity of their appliquéd textiles not only unusual but beautiful. Exciting and gorgeous tourist attractions in Panama include sea side and country side resorts.
Panama's Pacific Beaches: With names like Playa Blanca, Playa El Palmar, and Playa Gorgona, the many Pacific Coast beaches are among some of the most acclaimed in the world. Not only are they breathtakingly beautiful, but they are line with world-class accommodations that welcome visitors.
Caribbean Beaches: The eastern coast of Panama is on Caribbean Sea, with its beautiful turquoise blue waters. The white sands and seaside resorts provide a lovely playground for visitors from all across the globe.
Ancon Hill: Panama City rests in the shadow of this major Panamanian tourist attraction. Reach the top by hiking up narrow trails through lush vegetation home of many protected animals and birds. From the top you have a panoramic view of the entire city, Panama Bay, the canal and the surrounding landscape. Breathtaking! You will run out of vacation time before you will run out of things to do in Panama.
Santiago: Santiago is one of the most visited cities in Panama, located in the southern end of Veraguas province. Santa Catalina, located at the southwest edge of the Santiago, is where visitors flock for the black sand beaches, scuba diving and fishing.
Portobelo: In the province of Colon, Portobelo is a beautiful port city, and home of the celebrated, annual Black Christ festival. This pilgrimage city welcomes the devout and other visitors with its many museums, restaurants, shops and, of course, churches.
From relaxing evenings on sandy beaches to daytime excursions into the jungle the tourist attractions and the many things to do in Panama will leave you wanting to return very soon.
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