Quick Summary: Panama is rich in culture, history, tradition, art, and lush nature filled with flora and fauna. The capital, Panama City, is the largest city in the country and is filled with attractions that are fun for the entire family. Visitors can start their exploration at Panama Viejo to see the ruins of the site of the original settlement. Famed for the Panama Canal, visitors can learn about this renowned waterway and get an up-close and personal look at the many vessels that traverse it daily. Whether learning about the country's past, enjoying its golden beaches, zip-lining through the lush forests, or eating the delicious foods, there's something for everyone in Panama.


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Panama Canal

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Ancon Hill

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Biomuseo

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Boquete

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Bocas Del Toro

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Adventuras Panama

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Bridge of the Americas

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Casco Viejo

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Cerro Azul

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Coronado, Panama

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Moto Tour Panama

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Omar Park

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Nina Concept Store

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Panama Trails Day Tours

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Panama Viejo

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Parque Natural Metropolitano

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Punta Culebra Nature Center, Panama

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The Interoceanic Canal Museum

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Treasures of Panama by Reprosa

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Parque Municipal Summit, Panama

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MAC Panama

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