Tourism in the Republic of Panama

Written by Joshua Adekane Saturday, 30 April 2011 08:53

In recent years, there has been a tourism boom in Panama and travelers worldwide have discovered the beautiful spots that this country has to offer. In this article, you will discover where are the best places to visit and stay in Panama.

In recent years, there has been a tourism boom in Panama and travelers worldwide have discovered the beautiful spots that this country has to offer. In this article, you will discover where are the best places to visit and stay in Panama.

The Republic of Panama is located in Central America between Colombia and Costa Rica. Its capital is Panama city and its population is around four million people. Spanish is the primary language although the business community generally speaks English.

Panama is one of the most robust economies in Latin America thanks to the fact that it is home to the Panama Canal. This human built wonder allows ships to travel from the Atlantic to the Pacific ocean and vice versa in a day. A trip that would normally need around a month to finish. This potentially save transport companies billion of dollars every year making this canal a true success. Panama is currently expanding its canal to accommodate post panamax ship by 2014 therefore increasing its traffic and yearly revenue.

Its climate is Tropical with hot, humid and cloud during the rainy season which last between May to January. The short dry season is between January and May. Panama is filled with beautiful beaches. You can sunbath on beaches in the Pacific in the morning and dip into the water on the Atlantic side by just driving a few hours which is quite extraordinary thing to be able to do.

Panama city has seen a drastic increase of restaurants, clubs, bars, shopping malls and much more. The high immigration of foreigners in the country has also given a boost to the economy of the country. The prices are also very affordable.

Looking for more historical site, you need to visit Casco Viejo where you can find museums, colonial homes and Unesco protected sites.

If you are a shopping addict, you definitely need to go the Colon Free Zone which is the second largest tax free zone in the world after Hong Kong. You do not pay taxes in these zones and can get discounts up to 60% off retail prices.

As you can see in this article, Panama is a great place to visit at an affordable price. Take a least one week as there will be quite some places to see and visit.