After being in the shadow of Costa Rica for so many years, Panama is finally enjoying a boom in tourism of its own. In this article, you will discover various tourist destinations in this beautiful country.
Panama has a population of 4 million people and is situated between Colombia and Costa Rica. Panama city is the capital. Spanish is the official language although English is spoken in the business community.
Panama is one of the strongest economies in Latin America thank to the success of the Panama Canal. This man built wonder have saved transport company time and money by allowing ships to cross from the Atlantic to the Pacific (and vice versa) in around a day instead of a month. The canal is currently being expanded to receive post panama ships by 2014.
The climate in Panama is tropical therefore expect lots of humidity during the rainy season season which lasts between May and January. The dry season is quite short lasting between January and May. The great thing about Panama is that you can travel from the Atlantic to the Pacific side in just a few hours.
If you enjoy the nightlife, Panama city is the place for you. This city has seen an increase in restaurant, bar, clubs and shopping malls. This is due to the high immigration rate of foreigners into the country. The prices are a fraction of what you would usually pay in the US,Europe or Canada.
Looking for more historical site, you need to visit Casco Viejo where you can find museums, colonial homes and Unesco protected sites.
If you are a shopping addict, you definitely need to go the Colon Free Zone which is the second largest tax free zone in the world after Hong Kong. You do not pay taxes in these zones and can get discounts up to 60% off retail prices.
As you can see, Panama is a great place to visit at a very reasonable prices. try to take a take at least 10 days as there is a lot of sightseeing to do.
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