🇵🇦 Panama
A compact country where capital skyscrapers sit an hour from cloud forest and Caribbean islands; the canal shapes the economy, and buses make independent travel easy.
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🇵🇦 Panama at a glance
A compact country where capital skyscrapers sit an hour from cloud forest and Caribbean islands; the canal shapes the economy, and buses make independent travel easy.
Who it suits
Travellers mixing city buzz, rainforest and two-ocean beaches.
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What the season feels like
Dry season from mid-December to April suits beaches and hiking; the Caribbean coast stays wetter year-round.
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What Panama is known for
- Panama Canal locks at Miraflores
- Bocas del Toro island hopping
- Hiking Volcán Barú for sunrise
Destinations in Panama
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