Panama
PANAMA is an unspoiled country at the southern tip of Central America - a land of biodiversity with magnificent rainforests, spectacular seas and ancestral indigenous
The Republic of Panama covers only 47,895 square km, yet its several zones host more than 960 species of birds, 220 species of mammals, 240 species of reptiles, 175 species of amphibians and over 10,000 species of vascular plants. Impressively, more than 25 percent of its territory is protected by national parks and nature reserves. From the western highlands of Chiriqui where the Resplendent Quetzal thrives, to the underwater world of Coiba Island where Orca whales find passage on their annual migrations and further east to the legendary Darien where the Jaguar, Tapir and Harpy Eagle inhabit unspoiled rainforests, Panama is a natural jewel to be discovered. Added to its magnificient natural environments, Panama boasts a rich history of primitive indigenous cultures, conquistadors, pirates and adventurers that is still preserved in the walls of colonial forts, sunken ships and stone trails hidden within the dense jungle. The natural splendor and the intriguing history of Panama are all within reach and can be enjoyed from some charming eco-oriented lodges
A visit to Panama would not be complete without a glimpse of the manmade wonder which changed the modernworld, the Panama Canal.
The art and crafts of Panama are also a highlight with their brightly coloured textiles to pottery and straw weavings. Take note however, the Panama hast is not from Panama!
Come and discover this untamed paradise called Panama!