PANAMA HOLIDAYS Panama City - This modern, thriving commerical centre of Panama runs along the Pacific coast from the ruins of Panama Viejo in the east to Panama Canal in the west.The colonial part, Casco Antiguo ( or San Felipe or Casco Viejo) juts into the sea with its decaying colonial grandeur, striking architecture, peeling paint and decrepit balconies. Some attractions in the city include a 17th Century church, the history museum of Panama and the sea wall, built by the Spainards four centuries ago.
Boquete - This small Alpine town is known for its cool, fresh climate & pristine natural enviroment.Outdoor lovers will enjoy this town for its walks, bird-watching, horseriding and enjoying the cool after the lowlands heat. Flowers, coffee and citrus fruits are grown here and it is a good base to climb the 3475m Volcan Baru.
Isla Toboga - Just 20 km south of Panama City, this island has an attractive beach, lovely protected rain forest and is home to one of the largest colonies of brown pelicans in Latin America.It is also known as the Island of Flowers from the many aromatic blooms at certain times of the year.The small church on the island is claimed to be the second oldest in the Western Hemisphere.
Panama Canal - An engineering marvel and one of the most significant waterways in the world. It stretches 80km from Panama City on the Pacific coast to Colon on the Atlantic side and carries over 14000 vessels a year.Boat tours are offered as well as a museum with a model and film of the Canal.
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