Panama has become the new preferred destination for people seeking to enjoy life at its purest with a modern and vibrant city combined with culture, beaches, indian tribes, rainforest , adventure and more .. Panama is definitely much more than a Canal!!!!

Panama is the perfect place for ecotourism and ethnotourism today.

Panama has some of the world's most beautiful and biodiverse rainforests. As one indicator of biodiversity, Panama has more bird species than the US and Canada combined: 934. Furthermore, some of the best forests are located only 30 minutes from Panama City. Panama has not one, but 5 colorful indigenous tribes right out of the pages of National Geographic. Each of them has preserved its own fascinating lifestyle. Many live in accessible locations and are happy to share their life and culture with visitors.

Panama is the ideal destination for specialized activities such as birdwatching, fishing, snorkeling, sailing and diving.

One place in Panama, Bahia Pina, holds 170 world fishing records. There are five world-class diving and snorkeling areas- Bocas del Toro, Coiba Island, the Pearl Islands, Isla Grande and for historical diving, the Panama Canal itself. Pipeline Road, the scene of a world record (350 bird species counted in one day) is scarcely a half an hour from Panama City. In Panama, you can get very close to the best of tropical nature without traveling long distances, giving up your creature comforts or putting yourself in any kind of danger.

Panama is safe.

In fact, Panama is one of the safest tourist destinations anywhere. Panama was rated by the prestigious Pinkerton Intelligence Agency in the highest category for tourist safety. The crime rate is very low. Unlike other places in Latin American, most taxi drivers are honest and crimes that plague foreigners in other countries like purse-snatching and pick pocketing are rare.

Panama is tourist friendly with a 1st world infrastructure.

Panama has a sophisticated service-based economy, tap water you can drink, high quality services, excellent roads and highways. There is a long tradition of service to foreigners as an international crossroads city and the educated populace speaks English as a second language. Calculating the value of the local currency versus the American dollar? No problem! The currency of Panama IS the American dollar! Serious political difficulties are a thing of the past and Panama now has one of Latin America's most exemplary democracies.

Panama has a wide selection of beaches, island venues and activities.

With two coasts (Pacific and Caribbean), countless islands and Caribbean style beaches, there is much to choose from for beach vacations: full service resorts, exotic off-the-beaten-track getaways(Bocas del Toro), Indigenous reservation islands (San Blas)and Coiba Island a paradise for divers!