Panama is a long, thin country with infinite coastline on the Pacific and Caribbean, vibrant culture, diverse landscapes and plenty of beautiful destinations waiting to be discovered.
Located just 15 miles north of Panama City, Soberania National Park is 48,287 acres of protected rainforest. Offering some of the most accessible (not to mention close to the city) outdoor recreational opportunities in Panama, this national park provides ample opportunity for wildlife sightings and also plays an intricate role in the function of the Panama Canal and the protection of its surrounding habitats and wildlife.
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Filed under: Environment, Information, National Parks, Rainforest on August 13th, 2009 | No Comments »
The idea of Isla Coiba is something created in fiction. A 500 square kilometer island, surrounded by one of the largest coral reefs on the Pacific coast of the Americas with an ecosystem comparable to the Galapagos, and the location of a former no-cell penal colony make this island an adventurer’s dream.
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Panama itself actually originated as a series of islands before continued volcanic activity united many of the landmasses to form the isthmus that we call Panama today. Today, the islands and archipelagos that remain off the coast of Panama house unique ecosystems and habitats for both local cultures, plants and animals and are surrounded by a rich diversity of marine life. The islands of Panama offer a great option for a relaxing beach vacation, snorkeling, fishing, diving and cultural exploration.
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The Darien, the largest Panamanian province, sits to the southwest of the Panama Canal and shares a border with Colombia. A large portion of the area, or 1.4 million acres, as been designated a National Park, though few rangers or police officials patrol the area, leaving it vulnerable to deforestation. The region has the infamous reputation of being impassable and is the only portion of land from North America through southern Chile where the 16,000 mile Pan-American highway ceases to exist for a 60-mile stretch of swamp, mangroves, rivers and thick jungle known as the Darien Gap.
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Known among avid fishermen for constant record breaking for huge bill fish. This is a must visit for any sportsman obsessed with big game fish.
Filed under: Destinations on June 2nd, 2009 | No Comments »
