Nature in its vibrant intensity

Live a rural experience

If you wish to be in contact with farmer life and tradition in Panama, there is nothing better th...

The tropic extends to the underwater

In Panama, the splendor of the tropical vegetable and animal life lives under the clear waters of...

Panama is green and exuberant

This little territory, a tropical paradise of rainy tropical vegetation, the home of abundant...

Walk through the paths of wildlife

Feel nature’s energy sorrounding you, breathing the purifying breath of vegetation, admire ...

Tortoises return

Every two or three years, between the months of August and November, thousands of marine turtoise...

Visit a sanctuary of whales

The warm and rich waters washing the Panamanian coastline, and in the Pacific Ocean slope, of...

Enjoy a paradise of birds

Almost one thousand species of these beautiful creatures – including exotic birds such ...

Viva la naturaleza en su vibrante intensidad

País tropical pequeño en territorio, pero gigante en su biodiversidad, esta tierra ofrece al visitan...

Relax in a spa

Cariguana Spa is a mountain hot springs spa dedicated to promoting holistic health and the wellbeing...

Live a rural experience
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The tropic extends to the underwater
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Panama is green and exuberant
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Walk through the paths of wildlife
Tuesday, 04 January 2011 14:46
Tortoises return
Tuesday, 04 January 2011 14:47
Visit a sanctuary of whales
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Enjoy a paradise of birds
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Viva la naturaleza en su vibrante intens...
Tuesday, 04 January 2011 14:49
Relax in a spa
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Nature in its vibrant intensity

Small tropical country in size but huge in biodiversity, Panama offers the visitor an incredible and exuberant natural variety. An abundant vegetation and colorful variety of animals, gives you the opportunity to experience countryside vitality and the abundant Panamanian tropic. The ecologic richness is inherent of what lives in this biological bridge of numerous species which move between North and South America, since three million years ago. The great biodiversity that Panama offers is what propelled the Smithsonian Institute of the United States to establish in the country the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI), operating since 1923. The contact with nature in this tropical paradise is a gratifying experience to whoever visits this country, which has destined more than 30% of the national territory to natural reserves.

Relax in a spa

Cariguana Spa is a mountain hot springs spa dedicated to promoting holistic health and the wellbeing of all who visit.

Its design incorporates valuable elements of the so-called Sacred Geometry, the superior Science of Life and Habitat, which was also used to build the Greek Parthenon and Gothic cathedrals.

Live a rural experience

If you wish to be in contact with farmer life and tradition in Panama, there is nothing better than visiting an agricultural farm. There are hundreds of agricultural farms in Panama, farming different types of vegetables and fruits. Some of them offer accommodation facilities, for those who wish to live the experience of a daybreak sharing breakfast with countrymen farming morning activities.; The splendid scenery and sounds of the countryside create the perfect atmosphere to rest and be in contact with nature.

Photo: Thanks to Dana Jo Photography

Viva la naturaleza en su vibrante intensidad

País tropical pequeño en territorio, pero gigante en su biodiversidad, esta tierra ofrece al visitante la exhuberancia de su naturaleza generosa, abundante en vegetación y en coloridas especies animales, como una oportunidad para sentir la vitalidad agreste y rebosante del trópico panameño.

La riqueza ecológica es parte intrínseca de la vida de este puente biológico de innumerables especies vegetales y animales que se intercambiaron entre América del Norte y del Sur, desde hace tres millones de años.

La gran biodiversidad que ostenta Panamá hizo que el Instituto Smithsonian estableciera en el país el Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, que funciona desde 1923.

El contacto con la naturaleza en este paraíso tropical es una experiencia gratificante para quien visita el país, que ha destinado más del 30% del territorio nacional a reservas naturales.

Enjoy a paradise of birds

Almost one thousand species of these beautiful creatures – including exotic birds such as quetzal, guacamaya and tucan living in all of the corners of this country, thus making it the ideal place to enjoy them. In the same capital city you may see many species, and in its surroundings there are appropriate places to view them such as the Parque Natural Metropolitanto, Oil Pipe Path an Summit Botanical Garden. In the latter there exists a specialized center wherein you may see the magnificent aguila harpia, one of the largest and powerful of the world, whose image adorns Panama national emblem. These places have easy access, with commodities and tour trips, which include walking through delimited paths within the dense tropical vegetation, despite the fact they are found within the capital city perimeter.

Visit a sanctuary of whales

The warm and rich waters washing the Panamanian coastline, and in the Pacific Ocean slope, offer whales the ideal environment to give birth and develop its brood. Along the pacific coast of Panama, you may observe how the waters surrounding the great Coiba Island become true sanctuaries of life for these aquatic and large mammals, which may be seen from boats or from the islands or islets abounding in the surroundings. There are guided tours to this marvelous island and other ones as Isla Iguana, Las Perlas Archipelago or the Chiriqui Gulf.

Tortoises return

Every two or three years, between the months of August and November, thousands of marine turtoises massively arrived to Panama coasts, to lay eggs in the same beaches they were born. These huge quelonios – of the tortoiseshell, baula, green, caguama, prieta and loro species travel enormous distances in the sea to arrive to the great extensions of beaches in the country’s islands and coasts, to lay egges in the sand at night. For lovers of nature’s mysteries, this is a marvelous and fascinating spectacle.

Walk through the paths of wildlife

Feel nature’s energy sorrounding you, breathing the purifying breath of vegetation, admire beauty and color mother land has for you. Visitors find in Panama the opportunity to enter wilderness, walking through paths within the protected natural areas, in organized tours that offer you the opportunity to closely appreciate the country’s biodiversity. Not far from the capital city there exist several natural parks, and along the country there are multiple life refuges with delimited paths and view posts for the enjoyment of walks through nature. Parque Soberanía, the Metropolitan Park, the Chagres, Sarigua, the International Friendship Park – on Volcan Baru slopes – the Charco Path, Camino de Cruces, El Valle, Boquete, Gamboa, Campana, Cerro Ancón, are some of the spending places the country offers to walk through living paths

Panama is green and exuberant

This little territory, a tropical paradise of rainy tropical vegetation, the home of abundant and diverse vegetation, consisting of more than 10,000 plant species distributed in cities, fields, forest and mountains. This exuberant vegetable life presents one thousand nuances of green and a multicolor variety of splendorous flowers. In the mountains moss, lichens and orchids of unique beauty, among them the Flor del Espíritu Santo, Panama’s national flower. The impenetrable tropical jungle extends from the mountains down to the coast, where mangroves create privilege places for marine life. These mangroves, exquisit marine nurseries, are protected by international norms as Ramsar Sites.

The tropic extends to the underwater

In Panama, the splendor of the tropical vegetable and animal life lives under the clear waters of the Pacific and the Caribbean ocean. Great areas of coral reeves, rich in nutrients, attract ad constitute the home of thousands of marine species with incomparable color and beauty, which create a unique scenery of moving color. The waters, home of this submarine paradise are crystalline and peaceful, appropriate for snorkeling and diving activities.

Live a rural experience

The tropic extends to the underwater

Panama is green and exuberant

Walk through the paths of wildlife

Tortoises return

Visit a sanctuary of whales

Enjoy a paradise of birds

Viva la naturaleza en su vibrante intens...

Relax in a spa

Virtual tours in the city