Panama is a land of crossroads, bridging the gap between the Pacific and the Atlantic Oceans with the Panama Canal, a manmade wonder of nautical navigation. The small country (roughly the size of South Carolina) is a cultural kaleidoscope of thriving metropolitan capital city, old world influence and traditions, indigenous heritage, laid-back coastal lifestyle, and rural agricultural livelihoods.
When it comes to landforms and ecosystems, Panama serves as a microcosm of Central America – there’s a little bit of everything! Wander from a thriving cityscape to a bio-diverse rainforest, then from a highland cloud forest to long stretches of pristine beach. Families, couples, birdwatchers, and nature-loving adventure travelers of all kinds will find a piece of Panama to love.