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Panama sits on the isthmus that connects South America with
Central and North America; between Colombia and Costa Rica.
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Travel Guides.
The capital of the Republic of Panama is in the central part of the
country, in the Gulf of Panama's womb.
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Founded by the Spanish in 1519, the original settlement had to be
moved after it was destroyed, by the pirate Sir Henry Morgan, in 1671.
With the building of the Trans-Panama Railroad, in the 1850s, and the
Panama Canal, in the early 1900s, the growth of Panama City was assured.
The city's cathedral was built between 1673 and 1760, and there are a
number of museums detailing the history of Panama and religious colonial art.
Hotels
in Panama City.
The
Executive Hotel:
During its more than 30 years of operation, the Executive Hotel has developed a reputation
for quality service, marked by friendliness and personal attention. Located in the heart
of Panama's financial district, within easy walking distance of Panama's best restaurants,
shopping, and nightlife.
Located on Manzanillo Island, Colon is the northern terminus of
the Panama Railway and Panama Canal.
Tourists come here mainly to watch the giant ships carve their way
through the south American continent.
Accommodation in Colon
Gamboa
Rainforest Resort:
The Gamboa Rainforest Resort is located within the Soberania National Park, and lies along
the banks of the Chagres River and Gatun Lake; the main water sources for the Panama Canal
and part of Panama's most precious assets.
Melia Panama
Canal:
Overlooking Gatun Lake, the property's amenities include an outdoor pool, swim-up bar,
whirlpool, fitness room, Miraflores Restaurant and Darien Restaurant; an a la carte
steakhouse.
The Panama Canal runs from Cristobal (the twin town of Colon) to
Balboa; on the Gulf of Panama.
The Panama Canal is around 40 miles long, and ships have to pass
through numerous locks.
As far back as Hernan Cortes, in the 16th century, the Spanish were
thinking of cutting a canal through the isthmus to speed up the time taken to haul their
gold from Peru, on the Pacific side, to Spain, on the other side of the Atlantic.
Holy Roman Emperor Charles V ordered a survey of the area in 1523.
Several canal plans were suggested, but none of them were initiated.
The manana mentality seemed to affect the Spanish way back then, and
other historical events soon took the matter out of their hands.
US interest was sparked when gold was discovered in California, in 1848.
The builder of the Suez Canal, Ferdinand Marie de Lesseps, was called
in, but his company went bankrupt in 1889.
The US Congress again looked at the possibilities of a canal route
through Central America, but met the stumbling block of the Colombian senate.
The United States were finally able to push ahead with the building of
the Panama Canal when Panama revolted from Colombia, in 1903.
The United States guaranteed the independence of Panama and secured a
perpetual lease on a 16-km strip for the canal.
Control of the Panama Canal reverted back to Panama at noon on
December 31st, 1999.
Panama Canal:
The Panama Canal Authority is the autonomous agency of the Government of Panama in charge
of managing, operating, and maintaining the Panama Canal. The live camera is refreshed
every 10 seconds.
Panama
Canal Tours:
View the Panama Canal on a helicopter tour, departing from Panama City.
The ferry Palanga leaves Almirante, for Bocas del Toro, at 9am on
Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. The return from Isla Colon is at 5pm.
If you prefer to travel by air, Aeroperlas and Mapiex Aero fly to
Bocas del Toro City from Panama City, David and Changuinola.
Bocas Yacht Club and Marina:
Bocas del Toro, with its crystal clear turquoise waters, coral reefs and white sand
beaches, is a paradise for any cruising yachtsman.
Isla Carenero
Isla Carenero is the smallest of the
nine islands that incorporate the
Archipelago of Bocas Del Toro.
Hotel
Tierra Verde:
This new Caribbean-style house is located on the tropical island of Carenero, just 5
minutes via water taxi from the main island of Isla Colon in the Bocas del Toro
Archipelago.
Darien
Jungle:
Where rivers are roads and the forests are often impenetrable in this most isolated and
least developed province in Panama. The Darien offers some of the greatest ecological
riches in the world, throughout its dense tropical jungles and network of streams and
rivers, and contains Panama's most spectacular reserve.
Darien
National Park:
The rainforest in the Darien National Park is so thick that it is the only place where the
Pan-American highway running Alaska to Patagonia, does not penetrate. This truly wild and
nature-dense region is heaven for adventurers, birders and nature lovers.
El
Valle de Anton:
A magical place for a weekend away from Panama's lowland heat -- a fertile volcanic valley
filled with bright flowers, square trees and golden frogs, just an hour and a half's drive
from Panama City.
Isla Contadora:
Small tropical island, 60km from Panama, with gorgeous beaches and many small islands
nearby.
Panama Face:
Discover the best tourist attractions in Panama's most popular destinations.
Panama Info:
If you love beach vacations, but hate crowds, Panama is the place for you. Along the
Pacific Coast just outside Panama City, begin a string of pretty beaches of white sand and
sapphire blue waters. It's hard to think of any other metropolitan city with so many fine
beaches nearby.
Panama's
Museums:
With Its 10,000 years history and 450 years of abundant Indian and immigrant culture from
four continents. Panama offers a variety of museums highlighting all the aspects of it's
colourful historic past.
Panama
Profile:
Useful information for visitors to Panama.
San
Blas Islands:
A string of 378 coral-fringed islands, of which only 49 are inhabited by the fiercely
independent Kuna Indians. Although only a 20-minute plane ride away from Panama City, a
trip to the San Blas islands will transport you 20 centuries into the past.
Visit Panama:
The heart of Panama City’s historical district, Casco Viejo is a delightful mix of
old and new influences. Come for the history and colonial architecture. Stay for the
night-clubs and restaurants.
American Chamber of Commerce in
Panama:
The American Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Panama (AMCHAM) was created on October
31, 1979, by a handful of business people who felt that the organisation could be an
important voice in promoting business ideas in Panama.
Latin America Real Estate TV:
Takes the viewer inside the fast-paced industry of Panama real estate. From tropical beach
houses in the Caribbean to towering Panama City high-rises, there's a diverse and
informative program line-up for buyers, investors and retirees alike.
Ancon
Expeditions:
Affiliated to Panama's National Association for the Conservation of Nature, Ancon offers
nature-oriented tours with naturalist guides and accommodation in Eco-lodges.
Adventuras Panama:
Offers river rafting tours on the Chagres, Mamoni and Chiriqui as well as sea kayaking at
San Blas, rainforest tribes visits and more to make unforgettable summer vacation
memories.
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