Popular Destinations in Panama City
Panama City
The capital and largest city of the Republic of Panama, Panama City is
located at the Pacific entrance of the Panama Canal. This city is the
administrative and political center of the country. The best way to explore
this city is to take a city tour by hopping on a city sightseeing
double-decker bus. Most of the city tour includes the 'three' Panama
cities: The Spanish colonial city Casca Viejo, the ruins of the 16th
century original Panama Viejo, and the modern skyscraper Panama City. The
modern city becomes a nightlife hotspot at the nightfall. Bars, clubs, and
casinos come alive and visitors can enjoy tropical drinks, salsa dancing,
and sensual Latin music. Some of the major tourist attractions in Panama
City are Panama Canal, Panama Viejo, and Casco Viejo to name a few.
Colon
Colon is the capital of Colon Province in Panama. The city is perched on
the Caribbean coast, at the entrance of the Panama Canal. While in Colon,
an excellent place to visit for photographers and nature aficionados is
Canal Expansion Observation Center. It is a park boasting observation
platforms over the canal’s Atlantic locks. Shopping lovers can go for
tax-free shopping at the vast Colon Free Trade Zone. For history lovers,
there is Fort San Lorenzo, a well-maintained colonial military structure at
the mouth of the Chagres River.
San Blas Islands
San Blas Islands of Panama is an archipelago comprising about 365 islands
and cays. These islands and cays are located off the north coast of the
Isthmus of Panama. San Blas and its nearby areas are haven for ecotourism
because of its unspoilt environment. The area is also renowned for sailing,
natural beauty, and lack of hurricanes. Some of the notable locations in
San Blas Islands are the island village of Carti Sugtupu, the main capital
El Porvenir, and Cayos Holandeses and Cayos Limones, both renowned for
their crystal-clear waters.