Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Panamá Province
POP 1,713,070 / ELEV SEA LEVEL TO 100M / AREA 11,887 SQ KM
Why Go?
Panamá Province has a rich history of pirates, plunder and pearls. Although the most pop-
ulated province in the country, Panamá can be as big or as small as you want it to be.
Tranquil rainforests and sizzling beach scenes are yours to explore and the comforts of the
capital are never more than an hour away.
The principal attraction remains the world's most daring engineering marvel. Explore
the Panama Canal and its expansion by visiting its locks, boating through its watery re-
cesses or hiking along its jungle-clad shore. It is also the unlikely host of one of the most
accessible and best-studied tropical rainforests on the planet.
Day trips from the city abound, ranging from beaches and surf breaks to ferry trips to
the island village of Taboga. Further flung are the Archipiélago de Las Perlas, attracting
everyone from the moneyed elite to the occasional
Survivor
TV series.
When to Go
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Dec-Apr
Trade winds and dry weather translate to a perfect time to windsurf or kite-
surf; beaches are usually full and hotels charge high-season rates.
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May-Nov
Low-season rates in resorts and hotels translate to huge savings; calmer con-
ditions mean wakeboarders can have their fun.
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Aug-Oct
Migrating humpback whales put on spectacular displays, best viewed around
Isla Taboga and Archipiélago de Las Perlas.
Best Spots to Explore
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Parque Nacional Soberanía (
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)
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Panama Canal locks (
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)
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Lago Bayano (
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)
