Why Panama

Panama, as any map will show you, is located in Central America, bordered by Costa Rica on the west and Colombia on the east. Panama is surrounded by two oceans: the Caribbean and the Pacific. Any encyclopedia will report that Panama is characterized by its biodiversity, its system of protecting the environment, social stability, high education levels and efficient infrastructure and services. Leisure travelers and groups visiting Panama will taste the country’s incredible natural beauty and the hospitality of its people.

Visitors will find a long list of unexpected surprises such as Panama’s magnificent rainforests, spectacular seas, and ancestral indigenous cultures. In brief, it’s a land of magic and mystery.

 

Top Ten Reasons to Visit Panama

Beaches

Only a few minutes away from Panama City, you’ll find 80 kilometers of Pacific beaches stretching from Punta Chame to Farallon offering hotel resorts, sport facilities, and restaurants for your enjoyment. Sailing enthusiasts appreciate these quiet waters, and enjoy sailing to the flower-island of Taboga.

Panama Canal

Visiting the Panama Canal is a unique experience which can’t be reproduced anywhere else in the world. At the Miraflores and Pedro Miguel Locks, you can spend hours watching cruise ships and freighters moving through the Panama Canal. Called “The Eighth Wonder of the World,” it today stands as a monument to mankind.

Naturals Parks

Panama’s unique geographic location has resulted in a wealth of diversity in flora and fauna, in particular bird life. The protection of these natural resources is important in Panama, as a matter of fact almost 30% of the country has been set aside for conservation purposes, hence there are 14 National Parks in Panama.

Resorts

Panama has many hotel and resort options. Accommodations include beachfront hotels, boutique properties, and high-end luxury resorts to be found virtually everywhere. As cosmopolitan as the city surrounding it, the Panama resorts Hotels offer elegance, outstanding service and amenities.

Accessibility

Tocumen International Airport (PTY) is 22 miles from downtown Panama City, the capital of Panama. Some of the airlines that have direct flights to Panama from the U.S. include American Airlines, Copa Airlines, Continental Airlines, and Delta Airlines.

Golf

Panama has the best championship golf courses in all of Central America. The most well known golf facility is the course at Coronado, an 18-hole par 72 course offering 7,092 yards of professional play. This course is especially beautiful because there are an abundance of fruit trees that surround the greens and fairways.

Convention Centers

Panama has the best and modern centers for your events in order to organize successful conferences, special events or incentives.

Night Life

There are world class restaurants and plenty to do at night in Panama. Entertaining shows, casinos, bars and clubs are popular and plentiful in Panama.

Adventure

Rafting, surfing, scuba diving, bird watching, and visiting a native village are some of the opportunities for an exciting, emotional, and unforgettable experience.

Fishing

Panama is off the beaten path as far as sport fishing in Central America goes; since their waters are not over-run with large fleets of fishing boats, sport fishing is incredible. Panama is known for having perfect aquatic environments and lack of fishing pressure.