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Panama is best known for the engineering marvel the Panama Canal, which connects the Caribbean Sea to the Pacific Ocean and revolutionized global sea trade in the 20th century, but is also a top-flight jungle adventure destination, replete with eco-lodges, indigenous tribes, and mountain scenery. Panama City, its modern capital, sits near the Canal which can be toured by small ships as well as large cruise ships. This narrow isthmus between Central and South America is one of the "don't miss" countries in all of Latin America.

Top Panama Experiences

Strolling the white sand beaches of remote San Blas

Hiking through the Darien Gap forest - a destination for true adventurers

Reaching the summit of  Barú Volcano, and taking in the view of both the Pacific and Atlantic oceans - one of the only places in the world where this is possible!

Learning about the indigenous Emberá people, and visiting a local village

Crossing the historic Panama Canal

Visiting the incredible underwater Marine Park of Isla Coiba, a protected UNESCO World Heritage Site

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A great diversity in scenery a true tour of contrasts. Differences between countries from architecture to wildlife to unwinding on tropical beaches and exploring Mayan culture.
All this was brought about by having an extremely informative and organised leader in Tomas and the wonderful company of my fellow travellers.
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