Soberania National Park is situated to the north of Panama City, around 15 miles away and approximately 48,287 acres of rainforest land is protected. The park is not only close to the Panama City, which has many outdoor frivolous activities, plus this national park offers several chances to see wildlife as well as also plays an important role in the purpose of the Panama Canal and to protect habitat and wildlife around it. In 1980, long stretch of land including Soberania, Parque Natural Metropolitano and Parque Camino de Cruces along to the Canal’s eastern border, it was announced protected areas. Soberania National Park is a part of this foundation which guarantees continuous water supply from the canal and plus sure to find wildlife movement. The  [...]

The ‘Country of Abundance’, Central America, florida, is an impressive tourists’ destination. Being a central hub of the country, the Spanish colonial remnants, world-class museums, eye-catching parks, and spectacular skyline all this allures travelers from all around the globe. Old Panama: The ruins of the former capital called Old Panama or Panama La Vieja that dates back to 1519, is just about two miles away from the center of the Panama City. Evidence of Spaniard’s earliest colony on the Pacific Ocean can be seen standing remnants of arches and walls in an open park. From here, voyage, to surmount the South America’s Inca Empire, was started. Through Old Panama, all of the prosperity and riches from Chile, California and Peru  [...]

When talked about the Barro Colorado Island the first thing comes to mind is 3,600 acres of land resting in Lake Gatun.  It’s a biological reserve and research centre where experiments, research and observations are done in perfect environment by the scientists. Most of the isthmian locals are also not aware of this island. In 1914, during the period of building the Canal, a dam was build on the Chagres River which became a water reservoir now known as Lake Gatun. As the water level rose, in the water huge measure of rainforest hill was submerged and what remained out of the water was the hill top in the middle of the river. On April 17, 1923, the U.S. Government announced the island as natural reserve. Formerly the Panama Canal Company’s  [...]

The Anton Valley is the pride of Panama. This valley is also known as the El Valle and is located within the bounds of a crater of the second largest inhabited and dormant volcano the world has seen till date. This is a very popular destination for the local residents as well as tourists from around the world. One of the major reasons for the success of the Anton Valley as a prominent tourist hot spot is owing to the fact of its proximity to Panama City. Secondly, the temperatures of the valley are ideal for a visit as unlike the city, which is known for its humid temperatures, the valley provides much cooler temperatures and what else does one require when you have pleasant temperatures. The crater is some 600m above the sea level and there  [...]

As I was standing at the Amador Causeway, for my turn to get on board on a boat to reach Taboga Island, in my head all the pirate stories, hidden treasure and the scenery of the island was circling. I just could not wait to reach Taboga Island. The boat ticket cost me eight dollars but had to wait forty minutes for my turn, it seemed like ages. Though the island is small in size, but it is still secluded from the outer world. Number of tourists does come and visit this island, but as the sunset starts to melt in horizon, the last ferryboat at 6 o’clock takes back all the tourists to the city. Thus, the island becomes great place to live amidst of peace and serenity. Finally when I reached the shore of the island, an Argentinean named Luis,  [...]

I don’t know where to start from to tell my experience in San Blas islands. Because word like WOW, thrilling, stunning, can’t describe how much I enjoyed my trip there. Now trying to figure it out while writing, you have no idea how many time have I erased my introductory lines. So just to start with, I’ll begin with its islands details. The San Blas is as Archipelago of around 378 islands situated in the Caribbean coast of Panama, which stretches from the Golfo de San Blas to the Columbian Border.  Did you know out of 378 islands, 49 islands occupied by the ferociously autonomous Kuna Indians. Most of the territories belonging to the Kunas’ have less interference of the Panamanian government and they have their own set of laws as well  [...]