It may be best-known for a hat it did not invent and a canal it did not build, but Panama is nevertheless a destination well worth visiting. Despite these less-than-stellar claims to fame, travellers arriving on cheap flights to Panama will discover a land that combines the tropical appeal of diverse flora and fauna with secluded beaches and a rich history.
Bordered by Colombia and Costa Rica, Panama features two coastlines along the Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea. Thirty per cent of the country is made up of national parks and nature reserves. As such it is no surprise that Panama translates from a native dialect to “abundance of fish and butterflies”. These are certainly plentiful as are breathtaking scenes scattered throughout one of the most magnificent wilderness areas in Central America.
When the explorer’s life gets tiring, the wonders of Panama City, easily the most vibrant and engaging capital city in the region, await.
Regardless of what attracted you to Panama, it’s not often you can find yourself able to swim in two different oceans in one morning.
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