Exotic Panama attracts more and more tourists every year. In addition to surfing, kayaking, snorkeling and other water sports, or simply enjoying the rustle of palm trees on snow-white clean sand and swim in gentle waves, this country provides other opportunities for recreation . A rich history, many preserved monuments - both ancient Indian culture and more modern history - amazing nature ... All this deserves to be seen. To get acquainted with these natural, historical and cultural attractions will help to tour Panama, which can be purchased from any tour operator.
Mountains: hiking, rafting and other extreme sports
The mountain climate of Panama is ideal for hiking. And there are a lot of mountains in the country: these are the sleeping volcanoes of Baru and La Eguada, and the extinct El Valle, and the mountain ranges. Here you can go hiking in the international park of La Amistad, climb the highest point of Panama - the summit of the Baru volcano, with which in clear weather you can see both the Pacific and Atlantic coasts, or climb to a lower peak in the National Park Altos de -Campaign and admire the coast of the Pacific and the island of Taboga . Also popular are the trails Quetzal, Culebra, Pipeline.
You can go to the coffee tour, because it is known that the best sorts of coffee grow on the mountain slopes, and the best - on the slopes of extinct or active volcanoes. The secret of this is a mineral-rich soil, which is optimal for growing this plant.
Fans of extreme sports will be interested in rafting on rafts along the Fonseca River or other rivers of the province of Chiriki. And if you are not afraid of flying "over the rain forest at a height of fifty meters above the earth - you will be waiting for zip-linings on the slopes of Baru. Thus, you can descend from an altitude of 2100 m above sea level to a height of 1800 m.
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Ornithological excursions
Those who like to watch the life of birds are interested in excursions in the province of Chiriqui, where you can see more than 300 species of birds, including endemic ones. Great luck is the meeting with one of the most beautiful birds on the planet called ketzal.
There are special ornithological excursions along the Panama Canal , during which you can see birds of the valleys and foothills, the coasts of the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. Some tours are designed for several hours, others - for several (up to 5) days.
Panama Canal
The Panama Canal, perhaps, is the main attraction of the country. You can just go on a water excursion and see simultaneously both continents - North and South America. There are such sightseeing cruises from 1 to 7 days.
There are also many excursions to the canal, which you can travel from the city of Panama . It will be interesting to visit the causeway Causeway , which was erected during the construction of the canal. The material for its construction was the soil chosen to build the canal. The dam connects with the mainland 4 small islands lying in the water area. Not far from the city there is the Miraflores gateway, from which you can see ships entering the Panama Canal. You can visit other locks of the Panama Canal - Pedro Miguel, Gatun and San Lorenzo.
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Ethnourism
In the province of Darien are located the territory of the tribe of Embera-Vouunaan , whose inhabitants live in the bosom of nature. It will be more correct to call an excursion there a journey or an expedition - it takes two to seven days, in different versions, during which tourists will have to walk and on dugout boats, sleep in huts or in tents. Another interesting place for ethnotourists is Guna Yala , where the Kuna Indians live, who have preserved their traditions and culture. To get acquainted with the life of Ngobe-Bugl (also known as Guaymi), you can go to the appropriate tours in the province of Bocas del Toro , Chiriqui or Veraguas.
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Sightseeing tours
Very interesting from a historical point of view, the capital of the state, in particular - the old quarter, inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Be sure to visit the ruins of Panama Viejo , built in 1519 and abandoned in 1671, after the city survived the pirate attack led by Henry Morgan. History lovers will also be interested in excursions to the ancient forts Portobello and San Lorenzo on the Caribbean coast.
Between the capital of Panama , the city of the same name, and Colon, a railway was built, built between 1850 and 1855. It connects the Pacific coast with the Atlantic and is laid almost parallel to the Panama Canal . During the tour you can learn about the construction of the railway, the canal and just admire the beautiful scenery.
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Here only a small part of the excursions are listed, which can be visited in this beautiful and amazing state. Panama - a country with a unique nature and a truly rich historical and cultural heritage will be more intriguing and interesting to you, the more you learn about it.