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Another Central American eco-powerhouse, its rainforests, beaches, canal, and castaway islets are complemented by Panama City, the most dynamic urb in Central America, offering a UNESCO World Heritage colonial quarter, casinos, nightlife, and more.

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Panama by train: jungle, history, and two oceans on rails

Ceri BreezeCan you imagine crossing from one ocean to the other in just an hour, aboard a train surrounded by tropical jungle? The Panama Canal Railway, one of the oldest in the Americas, offers a short but unforgettable journey: it connects the Pacific Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean through landscapes that look straight out of a documentary.If you’re planning a trip to Panama, set aside a morning to hop on this historic train. You’ll experience a unique combination of nature, engineering, and…

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A visit to the canal and the capital

We were up at silly o'clock for this trip, but we did catch the Bridge of the Americas at sunrise, and that's quite a sight. It is written, somewhere, that you never get a second chance to make a first impression. That might be true for dates, job interviews and the like, but it doesn’t necessarily apply to places. We’ve visited a number of cities we weren’t too impressed with at first sight, but grew to like. Panama City struck us as a warren of high rise: the guide said they weren't quite…

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Unplugged paradise: the San Blas archipelago

Panama of course has no shortage of islands, ravishing beaches, and secluded paradises. But this archipelago of around 365 islands and cays (barely 50 of them inhabited) spread over some 300 square kilometres (100 sq. miles) off the country's Caribbean coast, is a particular standout for its pristine environment. That's in large part because they're part of the province of Guna Yala, autonomously ruled by the Guna people who predate the invasion of this region by the Spanish in 1513 - meaning…

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Valle de Antón, the cute crater hideaway near Panama City

Several years ago I visited my good Miami friends Ricardo and Charles at their holiday home in Panama, and apart from the great stuff in Panama City both old and new, I discovered a great little hideaway about two hours from the capital. It's a haven for both well heeled Panamanians and expats (these days the population's around 7,500), and also offers visitors a sweet little taste of rural life but with plenty of amenities and a few interesting attractions. Welcome to El Valle de Antón! At…

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Helen Brown January 24, 2026 at 7:54pm

Like all Central American countries, Panama is home to Afro-Panamanians whose ancestors were either brought in from Africa by the Spaniards during the days of slavery or who emigrated from the Caribbean beginning during the time of construction of the Panama Canal. Travel Noire provides a pretty good introduction to this fascinating side of Panamanian culture: https://travelnoire.com/panama-afro-culture

Panama: How To Experience Afro Culture in the Country - Travel Noire
David Paul Appell November 28, 2025 at 1:33pm

Chiriquí province is an ecotourism and adventure favorite, and I can sure see why! https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/guide-to-chiriqui-panama

A first-time guide to Chiriquí, Panama

Plan your time in the wildlife-rich province of Chiriquí, Panama, with these top tips.
Ed Wetschler November 27, 2025 at 3:21pm

Apparently Bocas del Toro is getting quite an upgrade: https://www.cntraveler.com/story/bocas-del-toro-panama

Panama’s Bocas del Toro Is Ready for Its Next Chapter

The Panamanian enclave of Bocas del Toro, a forgotten company town–slash–secret surf spot, is leveling up.
María José November 25, 2025 at 9:51am

A sobering look at the San Blas Islands (Guna Yala) and the challenges the locals are facing in terms of both tourism and climate change: https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2024/dec/31/panama-g...

‘In 10 years we may cease to exist’: rising seas and influx of tourists threaten to engulf Panama i…

The Guna community has fought for survival for centuries. But modern threats are testing their cultural resilience
Joseba Basabe December 23, 2024 at 1:47pm

Why Panama made CNN´s 2024 list of "best places to visit: https://edition.cnn.com/travel/best-destinations-to-visit-2024?cid=...

https://edition.cnn.com/travel/best-destinations-to-visit-2024?cid=ios_app
Jorge Carlos Tejada Sobrino April 25, 2024 at 1:36pm

Wow...the roadless Darien Gap, named after Panama´s Darién province and extending into northern Colombia, is one of the world´s most dangerous places, between poisonous animals, drug traffickers, and armed guerillas - and yet some "danger tourists" are still drawn to it. I like to think I´m adventurous, but...https://english.elpais.com/international/2023-06-15/european-advent...

European adventure tourists attempt the Darién Gap on thrill-seeking package vacations

While over 166,000 migrants have risked their lives in the jungle between Colombia and Panama so far in 2023, a German company offers ‘survival’ trip…
Jordan Simon May 9, 2023 at 1:15am

Bocas del Toro notwithstanding, much of Panama's Caribbean coast is relatively undeveloped, and now apparently there's a concrete plan afoot to develop "sustainable" tourism along here while supposedly preserving the rainforest. Can they pull it off? https://www.marketwatch.com/press-release/paradise-on-the-caribbean...

Paradise on the Caribbean, Panama's coming eco-tourism boom

May 05, 2023 (AB Digital via COMTEX) -- Panama's undeveloped Caribbean coast is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered. And, Latam Investco, a small...
José Balido April 22, 2023 at 12:52pm

Here's a nice little recent encapsulation from the New York Times of what's best in Panama City: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2023/03/30/travel/things-to-do-...

36 Hours in Panama City, Panama

Explore this perpetually flowering city that is among the unsung cosmopolitan capitals of the Americas.
Max Pesling March 12, 2023 at 12:53pm

Run by U.S. travel blogger Becky Moore, the website GlobalGrasshopper.com recently ran a look at nearly two dozen of Panama's top musts which is pretty comprehensive: https://globalgrasshopper.com/destinations/south-america/15-the-mos...
María José June 17, 2022 at 9:37am

Several weeks ago, CNN ran a 'snapshot of Panama's defining experiences, and they summed it up pretty well: https://edition.cnn.com/2009/TRAVEL/getaways/09/25/panama.travel/

Which Panama is right for you? - CNN.com

Here's a snapshot of Panama's defining experiences: a modern capital on the canal, near-deserted islands, and trails for spotting wildlife and waterf…