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Panama

A country on the rise

Panama tailor-made holidays

Introduction

Tipped as the Central American destination to watch, Panama travel is on the verge of taking off. Other than Panama cruises, beach holidays in Panama and eco-oriented wildlife holidays in Panama are the main attraction.

Panama City is a cosmopolitan mix of old and modern. Its colonial architecture, impressive churches and the President's Palace all merit your attention. Head to the Peninsula de Azuero to discover traditional Spanish culture and Panama's many folkloric festivals.

The main tourist destination is the Panama Canal, the short cut that connects the Caribbean Sea to the Pacific Ocean; the scenery and engineering are both awe-inspiring and best taken in from a Panama cruise.

The Chiriqui province is a place of waterfalls, rivers, mountainous scenery and volcanic highlands. The highland resort of Boquette is located near the dormant Barú Volcano and the Barú National Park, which is good for bird watching and for walking.

Wildlife enthusiasts should also travel to Parque Internacional La Amistad, Parque Nacional Coiba or Parque Nacional Soberania for trekking, marine wildlife and bird watching respectively.

The Bocas del Toro archipelago is a laidback beach haven, as is the San Blás archipelago, which is also the home of the Kuna people, whilst Santa Catalina is a Panama's surfing hotspot

The infamous Darién Gap is an almost impenetrable wilderness. The only break on the Pan-American Highway it can be crossed by 4WD.

 

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At a glance

Flying time from UK
11 hours

Time zone
GMT -5

Currency
Balboa (B) = 100 centésimos

Language
Spanish

Travel advice
Check the FCDO for visa & travel advice

Top itineraries in Panama

golden sands and blue clear waters of Panama's caribbean coast and Bastimentos marine national park

Panama Journey

12-day tailor-made holiday from £4,165 pp incl. flights

Discover the best of Panama on this tailor-made journey, from verdant national parks and glorious archipelago islands to the famous Panama Canal.

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Why book with Wexas Travel?

At Wexas, we specialise in bespoke travel experiences. Our itineraries are just samples of what we can arrange, and can be changed depending on your precise needs, finances and ideas by our experienced destination specialists.

Contact one of our consultants on 020 7590 0617 to discuss how we can tailor your holiday.

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