Culture and Language
Panama's 2.8 million people are a mix of diverse origins: Spanish and African descendants, indigenous, immigrants from North America, Europe, Asia, and East India, and mixes of all of the above. (read more)
Food
Seafood, gallo pinto, casado, coffee, and excellent fruit are common throughout Panama … (read more)
History
The combination of indigenous cultures, Spanish colonial influence, and the presence of the Panama Canal gives Panama the most interesting recent history in Central America...(read more)
When to Go
Panama's dry season is from December to April, and much of the green season is also a good time to visit, in particular May through August and November.
Country Overview:
Panama
Panama is relatively unknown as a nature lover’s and adventure traveler’s destination. Compared to better-known Costa Rica, it has a similar landscape of mountains, beaches, and jungles; trails to hike and rivers to raft. Panamanians like to say, however, “in Costa Rica ten tourists look for one elusive quetzal, in Panama one traveler can find ten quetzals.” Whether or not you’ll see ten of these elusive birds, we’re sure that you’ll be enchanted by all that Panama has to offer.
The Adventure Panama vacation samples Panama's beaches, jungles, mountains, rivers
— and of course the canal. The trip starts with two nights at the beautiful and tranquil Burbayar Lodge in the upland jungle. From there we move on to the remote San Blas archipelago, a gem of paradise on the Caribbean, equally spectacular for its beaches and indigenous culture. We visit the famous Panama Canal on our way to the mountain town of Boquete, surrounded by national parks, hiking trails, hot springs and white water. Boquete is our base for two nights as we experience adventure in a natural setting unsurpassed in Central America.
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If our Adventure Panama itinerary isn’t exactly what you’re looking for, let us work with you to create your ideal Panama adventure vacation! We specialize in private and custom trips, and will tailor the destinations, lodges, and activities to your desires and interests. Examples of destinations, lodges and activities include:
Bocas del Toro: The islands of Bocas del Toro in the Caribbean have been called "a biologist's fantasy"...
Burbayar Lodge: Burbayar is a beautiful, simple lodge located on the summit of the San Blas Cordillera. Its land is part of the Mesoamerican Biological Corridor, linking the ...
Darien Gap: The Darien Gap and Darien National Park are the wildest place in Central America; literally the end of the road. You could drive all the way from the US to Panama, but ...
Sea kayaking the Caribbean: Sea kayaking is the best way to see the San Blas archipelago...
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