{"id":32247,"date":"2021-11-02T10:21:56","date_gmt":"2021-11-02T15:21:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/panamaadvisoryinternationalgroup.com\/blog\/?p=32247"},"modified":"2021-11-02T10:21:56","modified_gmt":"2021-11-02T15:21:56","slug":"panama-plan-nature-filled-trip-home-coffee-chocolate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/panamaadvisoryinternationalgroup.com\/blog\/panama-plan-nature-filled-trip-home-coffee-chocolate\/","title":{"rendered":"Panama: How to plan a nature-filled trip to the home of coffee and chocolate"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/panamaadvisoryinternationalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/monkey-and-coffee.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-32248\" src=\"https:\/\/panamaadvisoryinternationalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/monkey-and-coffee.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/panamaadvisoryinternationalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/monkey-and-coffee.jpg 700w, https:\/\/panamaadvisoryinternationalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/monkey-and-coffee-300x171.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>On the isthmus (a narrow strip of land) linking central and south America, lies Panama, a diverse country with unique flora and fauna. Home to hundreds of tropical birds, rare ecosystems, and, of course, the famous Panama canal which cuts through the middle of the mainland.<\/p>\n<p>With so much nature to protect, Panama is keen to attract eco-tourists looking to immerse themselves in the landscape and engage with the natural world. As well as the mainland, Panama also has a whopping 1,400 islands to its name, with land masses in both the Caribbean and the Pacific.<\/p>\n<h2>What\u2019s the best time of year to visit Panama?<\/h2>\n<p>Panama is effectively divided in two by the Tabasar\u00e1 Mountains, which form a central spine down its middle. This makes its Caribbean and Pacific ecosystems quite different from one another, with higher levels of rainfall throughout the year on the Caribbean side.<\/p>\n<div class=\"c-advertising-sticky-floor\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"adzone-outstream\" class=\"advertising advertising--no-label js-adzone outstream advertising--outstream\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"teads-adCall\"><\/div>\n<p>Tourists looking for sunnier days should visit between mid-December and March, while April to early December is a great time of year to explore Panama\u2019s lush landscape and see migratory birds and wildlife.<\/p>\n<p data-min-tv-running=\"true\">With all these natural wonders to see and so many options for eco-tourists, we\u2019ve selected our favourite places to explore Panama\u2019s unique and diverse landscapes.<\/p>\n<h2>What are the travel restrictions for Panama?<\/h2>\n<p>Travellers from any country are no longer required to take a COVID-19 test or quarantine on arrival as long as they\u2019ve registered digitally via the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ivisa.com\/panama-electronic-affidavit\"><strong>Panama Electronic Affidavit<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and can physically present a vaccination card.<\/p>\n<p>This card needs to show that you\u2019ve had both doses, with the second dose being no later than 14 days ago.<\/p>\n<div id=\"adzone-sharethrough_01\" class=\"advertising advertising--no-label advertising--sharethrough js-adzone advertising--called advertising--rendered\" data-ad-key=\"strnativekey\" data-ad-key-value=\"1G96EdRgcHV6pyWWMGCR7SB7\" data-google-query-id=\"CM_2xpb9-fMCFYUswQodbZ0F1g\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/6458\/euronews_new\/travel\/destinations\/destinations_4__container__\"><iframe id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/6458\/euronews_new\/travel\/destinations\/destinations_4\" title=\"3rd party ad content\" name=\"google_ads_iframe_\/6458\/euronews_new\/travel\/destinations\/destinations_4\" width=\"2\" height=\"1\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" data-google-container-id=\"5\" data-load-complete=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>If you are travelling from what Panama deems to be a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourismpanama.com\/plan-your-vacation\/advisories\/\"><strong>low risk country<\/strong><\/a>, and you haven\u2019t been fully vaccinated you will need to present a negative PCR or antigen test taken 72 hours before arrival.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re coming from a country classified as high risk &#8211; which at the moment includes the UK &#8211; and are not fully vaccinated, you will have to present a negative PCR test and quarantine for 72 hours at an approved hotel. You will then have to take another PCR test to prove your negative status.<\/p>\n<p>The other countries on Panama\u2019s high risk list are: South Africa, India and countries in South America.<\/p>\n<p>Full details on Panama\u2019s travel rules are\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourismpanama.com\/plan-your-vacation\/advisories\/\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>How to explore the Panama Canal<\/h2>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.5625\" data-peekaboo=\"widget--animation-ease-in-up\">\n<div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n<div class=\"widget__contents\">\n<figure class=\"widget__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"widgetImage__image lazyload lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/18\/54\/18\/808x454_cmsv2_1ce37eb4-6f12-56ff-862c-7388eff92ba8-6185418.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/18\/54\/18\/202x113_cmsv2_1ce37eb4-6f12-56ff-862c-7388eff92ba8-6185418.jpg 202w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/18\/54\/18\/266x149_cmsv2_1ce37eb4-6f12-56ff-862c-7388eff92ba8-6185418.jpg 266w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/18\/54\/18\/404x227_cmsv2_1ce37eb4-6f12-56ff-862c-7388eff92ba8-6185418.jpg 404w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/18\/54\/18\/534x300_cmsv2_1ce37eb4-6f12-56ff-862c-7388eff92ba8-6185418.jpg 534w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/18\/54\/18\/606x340_cmsv2_1ce37eb4-6f12-56ff-862c-7388eff92ba8-6185418.jpg 606w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/18\/54\/18\/808x454_cmsv2_1ce37eb4-6f12-56ff-862c-7388eff92ba8-6185418.jpg 808w\" alt=\"Canva\" \/><figcaption class=\"widget__caption\"><span class=\"widget__captionWrap\"><span class=\"widget__captionText\">A sloth in Panama<\/span><span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Canva<\/span><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>One of the most famous maritime trade routes in the world, the Panama Canal connects the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. The man-made canal opened in 1914 and has been a vital waterway for global shipping ever since.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-quotation\n    widget--size-fullwidth\n    widget--align-center\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"widget__content\">\n<blockquote class=\"widget__quote\"><p><span class=\"widget__quoteText\">What you may not know, though, is that the Panama Canal is also a great place for watersports and birdwatching.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><cite class=\"widget__author\"><\/cite><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>What you may not know, though, is that the Panama Canal is also a great place for watersports and birdwatching. With kayaking, canoeing and boat tours on offer, you can explore this famous waterway and the surrounding tropical rainforests.<\/p>\n<p>Keen kayakers are likely to see capuchino, howling and spider monkeys, as well as sloths and kingfishers, to name just a few.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/stri.si.edu\/\"><strong>The Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0has been based in the Panama Canal for almost a century, making the area&#8217;s unique ecosystems some of the most intensively studied in the world.<\/p>\n<p>The STRI also has two museums in the area:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.museodelcanal.com\/en\/\"><strong>The Panama Canal Museum<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/biomuseo.org\/\"><strong>Biomuseo<\/strong><\/a>, where visitors can learn more about Panama\u2019s biodiversity and the history of the area.<\/p>\n<h2>What is there to see in Panama City?<\/h2>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.5625\" data-peekaboo=\"widget--animation-ease-in-up\">\n<div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n<div class=\"widget__contents\">\n<figure class=\"widget__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"widgetImage__image lazyload lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/18\/54\/18\/808x454_cmsv2_65a85882-a541-5257-a67b-39a0b896cb57-6185418.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/18\/54\/18\/202x113_cmsv2_65a85882-a541-5257-a67b-39a0b896cb57-6185418.jpg 202w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/18\/54\/18\/266x149_cmsv2_65a85882-a541-5257-a67b-39a0b896cb57-6185418.jpg 266w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/18\/54\/18\/404x227_cmsv2_65a85882-a541-5257-a67b-39a0b896cb57-6185418.jpg 404w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/18\/54\/18\/534x300_cmsv2_65a85882-a541-5257-a67b-39a0b896cb57-6185418.jpg 534w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/18\/54\/18\/606x340_cmsv2_65a85882-a541-5257-a67b-39a0b896cb57-6185418.jpg 606w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/18\/54\/18\/808x454_cmsv2_65a85882-a541-5257-a67b-39a0b896cb57-6185418.jpg 808w\" alt=\"Canva\" \/><figcaption class=\"widget__caption\"><span class=\"widget__captionWrap\"><span class=\"widget__captionText\">Panama City on the shore of the Panama Canal<\/span><span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Canva<\/span><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Panama City sits on the Pacific side of the country at the opening of the canal, and is full of huge skyscrapers but these are balanced out with lots of palm trees.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-quotation\n    widget--size-fullwidth\n    widget--align-center\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"widget__content\">\n<blockquote class=\"widget__quote\"><p><span class=\"widget__quoteText\">If hip neighbourhoods are your thing, head to Casco Viejo. This little district is UNESCO protected and full of cute boutiques, bars, and of course, this being Panama &#8211; coffee shops.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><cite class=\"widget__author\"><\/cite><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>If hip neighbourhoods are your thing, head to Casco Viejo. This little district is UNESCO protected and full of cute boutiques, bars, and of course, this being Panama &#8211; coffee shops. It\u2019s here you can sip Panama\u2019s most expensive brew,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/panamalifeinsider.com\/panama-geisha-full-guide-to-one-of-the-world-best-coffee\/\"><strong>Geisha coffee<\/strong><\/a>. Originally from Ethiopia, the Geisha coffee beans grow very well in the Panama climate and due to their exceptional taste can sell for as much as $1000 per pound.<\/p>\n<h2>Trek the Highlands of Chiriqui<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/18\/54\/18\/808x454_cmsv2_eccf1c47-5707-58af-8e78-46fd4d5543bc-6185418.jpg\" alt=\"Canva\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"u-margin-bottom-3 u-margin-top-3 u-margin-x-0 u-margin-top-medium-4 u-margin-top-xlarge-5\">\n<div class=\"c-article-contributors\">By\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/euronews\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>Nichola Daunton<\/b><\/a><time class=\"c-article-date\" datetime=\"2021-10-31\" data-timestamp=\"1635678031\"><span class=\"c-article-date__bullet\">\u00a0\u00a0\u2022\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"c-article-date__last-updated-label\">Updated:<\/span>\u00a031\/10\/2021<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-article-content c-article-content--travel js-article-content \">\n<div class=\"c-article-content__first-element\"><\/div>\n<p>On the isthmus (a narrow strip of land) linking central and south America, lies Panama, a diverse country with unique flora and fauna. Home to hundreds of tropical birds, rare ecosystems, and, of course, the famous Panama canal which cuts through the middle of the mainland.<\/p>\n<p>With so much nature to protect, Panama is keen to attract eco-tourists looking to immerse themselves in the landscape and engage with the natural world. As well as the mainland, Panama also has a whopping 1,400 islands to its name, with land masses in both the Caribbean and the Pacific.<\/p>\n<h2>What\u2019s the best time of year to visit Panama?<\/h2>\n<p>Panama is effectively divided in two by the Tabasar\u00e1 Mountains, which form a central spine down its middle. This makes its Caribbean and Pacific ecosystems quite different from one another, with higher levels of rainfall throughout the year on the Caribbean side.<\/p>\n<div class=\"c-advertising-sticky-floor\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"adzone-outstream\" class=\"advertising advertising--no-label js-adzone outstream advertising--outstream\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"teads-adCall\"><\/div>\n<p>Tourists looking for sunnier days should visit between mid-December and March, while April to early December is a great time of year to explore Panama\u2019s lush landscape and see migratory birds and wildlife.<\/p>\n<p data-min-tv-running=\"true\">With all these natural wonders to see and so many options for eco-tourists, we\u2019ve selected our favourite places to explore Panama\u2019s unique and diverse landscapes.<\/p>\n<div class=\"editor-tv-wrapper editor-tv-active\">\n<div class=\"editor-tv-component\">\n<div id=\"minute-size-container\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"about:blank\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.5625\" data-peekaboo=\"widget--animation-ease-in-up\">\n<div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n<div class=\"widget__contents\">\n<figure class=\"widget__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"widgetImage__image lazyload lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/18\/54\/18\/808x454_cmsv2_7d52855b-98db-5056-988c-7adc928019dd-6185418.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/18\/54\/18\/202x113_cmsv2_7d52855b-98db-5056-988c-7adc928019dd-6185418.jpg 202w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/18\/54\/18\/266x149_cmsv2_7d52855b-98db-5056-988c-7adc928019dd-6185418.jpg 266w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/18\/54\/18\/404x227_cmsv2_7d52855b-98db-5056-988c-7adc928019dd-6185418.jpg 404w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/18\/54\/18\/534x300_cmsv2_7d52855b-98db-5056-988c-7adc928019dd-6185418.jpg 534w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/18\/54\/18\/606x340_cmsv2_7d52855b-98db-5056-988c-7adc928019dd-6185418.jpg 606w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/18\/54\/18\/808x454_cmsv2_7d52855b-98db-5056-988c-7adc928019dd-6185418.jpg 808w\" alt=\"Canva\" \/><figcaption class=\"widget__caption\"><span class=\"widget__captionWrap\"><span class=\"widget__captionText\">El Valle de Anton<\/span><span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Canva<\/span><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>What are the travel restrictions for Panama?<\/h2>\n<p>Travellers from any country are no longer required to take a COVID-19 test or quarantine on arrival as long as they\u2019ve registered digitally via the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ivisa.com\/panama-electronic-affidavit\"><strong>Panama Electronic Affidavit<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and can physically present a vaccination card.<\/p>\n<p>This card needs to show that you\u2019ve had both doses, with the second dose being no later than 14 days ago.<\/p>\n<div id=\"adzone-sharethrough_01\" class=\"advertising advertising--no-label advertising--sharethrough js-adzone advertising--called advertising--rendered\" data-ad-key=\"strnativekey\" data-ad-key-value=\"1G96EdRgcHV6pyWWMGCR7SB7\" data-google-query-id=\"CM_2xpb9-fMCFYUswQodbZ0F1g\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/6458\/euronews_new\/travel\/destinations\/destinations_4__container__\"><iframe id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/6458\/euronews_new\/travel\/destinations\/destinations_4\" title=\"3rd party ad content\" name=\"google_ads_iframe_\/6458\/euronews_new\/travel\/destinations\/destinations_4\" width=\"2\" height=\"1\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" data-google-container-id=\"5\" data-load-complete=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>If you are travelling from what Panama deems to be a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourismpanama.com\/plan-your-vacation\/advisories\/\"><strong>low risk country<\/strong><\/a>, and you haven\u2019t been fully vaccinated you will need to present a negative PCR or antigen test taken 72 hours before arrival.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re coming from a country classified as high risk &#8211; which at the moment includes the UK &#8211; and are not fully vaccinated, you will have to present a negative PCR test and quarantine for 72 hours at an approved hotel. You will then have to take another PCR test to prove your negative status.<\/p>\n<p>The other countries on Panama\u2019s high risk list are: South Africa, India and countries in South America.<\/p>\n<p>Full details on Panama\u2019s travel rules are\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourismpanama.com\/plan-your-vacation\/advisories\/\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-related widget--size-fullwidth widget--align-center\" data-stories-id=\"6163102,3592058,6175514,6157514\" data-event=\"widget_related\">\n<div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n<div class=\"widget__contents\">\n<ul class=\"widget__related_list\">\n<li class=\"widget__related_listItem\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/2021\/10\/22\/panamanians-crawl-in-the-streets-for-the-black-christ-of-portobelo\">Pilgrims pay homage to statue of Christ in Panama<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"widget__related_listItem\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/2019\/01\/17\/rock-and-roll-nuns-hope-to-make-the-pope-dance-in-panama\">Rock and roll nuns hope to make the Pope dance in Panama<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"widget__related_listItem\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/travel\/2021\/10\/26\/less-screen-time-more-family-time-these-holidays-for-teenagers-are-a-parent-s-best-friend\">Less screen time, more family time? These holidays for teenagers are a parent\u2019s best friend<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"widget__related_listItem\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/travel\/2021\/10\/20\/7-cheap-european-breaks-for-the-whole-family-from-the-algarve-to-cyprus\">Half-term holidays: 7 famiy-friendly European breaks that won&#8217;t break the bank<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>How to explore the Panama Canal<\/h2>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.5625\" data-peekaboo=\"widget--animation-ease-in-up\">\n<div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n<div class=\"widget__contents\">\n<figure class=\"widget__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"widgetImage__image lazyload lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/18\/54\/18\/808x454_cmsv2_1ce37eb4-6f12-56ff-862c-7388eff92ba8-6185418.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/18\/54\/18\/202x113_cmsv2_1ce37eb4-6f12-56ff-862c-7388eff92ba8-6185418.jpg 202w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/18\/54\/18\/266x149_cmsv2_1ce37eb4-6f12-56ff-862c-7388eff92ba8-6185418.jpg 266w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/18\/54\/18\/404x227_cmsv2_1ce37eb4-6f12-56ff-862c-7388eff92ba8-6185418.jpg 404w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/18\/54\/18\/534x300_cmsv2_1ce37eb4-6f12-56ff-862c-7388eff92ba8-6185418.jpg 534w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/18\/54\/18\/606x340_cmsv2_1ce37eb4-6f12-56ff-862c-7388eff92ba8-6185418.jpg 606w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/18\/54\/18\/808x454_cmsv2_1ce37eb4-6f12-56ff-862c-7388eff92ba8-6185418.jpg 808w\" alt=\"Canva\" \/><figcaption class=\"widget__caption\"><span class=\"widget__captionWrap\"><span class=\"widget__captionText\">A sloth in Panama<\/span><span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Canva<\/span><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>One of the most famous maritime trade routes in the world, the Panama Canal connects the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. The man-made canal opened in 1914 and has been a vital waterway for global shipping ever since.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-quotation\n    widget--size-fullwidth\n    widget--align-center\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"widget__content\">\n<blockquote class=\"widget__quote\"><p><span class=\"widget__quoteText\">What you may not know, though, is that the Panama Canal is also a great place for watersports and birdwatching.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><cite class=\"widget__author\"><\/cite><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>What you may not know, though, is that the Panama Canal is also a great place for watersports and birdwatching. With kayaking, canoeing and boat tours on offer, you can explore this famous waterway and the surrounding tropical rainforests.<\/p>\n<p>Keen kayakers are likely to see capuchino, howling and spider monkeys, as well as sloths and kingfishers, to name just a few.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/stri.si.edu\/\"><strong>The Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0has been based in the Panama Canal for almost a century, making the area&#8217;s unique ecosystems some of the most intensively studied in the world.<\/p>\n<p>The STRI also has two museums in the area:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.museodelcanal.com\/en\/\"><strong>The Panama Canal Museum<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/biomuseo.org\/\"><strong>Biomuseo<\/strong><\/a>, where visitors can learn more about Panama\u2019s biodiversity and the history of the area.<\/p>\n<h2>What is there to see in Panama City?<\/h2>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.5625\" data-peekaboo=\"widget--animation-ease-in-up\">\n<div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n<div class=\"widget__contents\">\n<figure class=\"widget__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"widgetImage__image lazyload lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/18\/54\/18\/808x454_cmsv2_65a85882-a541-5257-a67b-39a0b896cb57-6185418.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/18\/54\/18\/202x113_cmsv2_65a85882-a541-5257-a67b-39a0b896cb57-6185418.jpg 202w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/18\/54\/18\/266x149_cmsv2_65a85882-a541-5257-a67b-39a0b896cb57-6185418.jpg 266w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/18\/54\/18\/404x227_cmsv2_65a85882-a541-5257-a67b-39a0b896cb57-6185418.jpg 404w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/18\/54\/18\/534x300_cmsv2_65a85882-a541-5257-a67b-39a0b896cb57-6185418.jpg 534w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/18\/54\/18\/606x340_cmsv2_65a85882-a541-5257-a67b-39a0b896cb57-6185418.jpg 606w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/18\/54\/18\/808x454_cmsv2_65a85882-a541-5257-a67b-39a0b896cb57-6185418.jpg 808w\" alt=\"Canva\" \/><figcaption class=\"widget__caption\"><span class=\"widget__captionWrap\"><span class=\"widget__captionText\">Panama City on the shore of the Panama Canal<\/span><span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Canva<\/span><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Panama City sits on the Pacific side of the country at the opening of the canal, and is full of huge skyscrapers but these are balanced out with lots of palm trees.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-quotation\n    widget--size-fullwidth\n    widget--align-center\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"widget__content\">\n<blockquote class=\"widget__quote\"><p><span class=\"widget__quoteText\">If hip neighbourhoods are your thing, head to Casco Viejo. This little district is UNESCO protected and full of cute boutiques, bars, and of course, this being Panama &#8211; coffee shops.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><cite class=\"widget__author\"><\/cite><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>If hip neighbourhoods are your thing, head to Casco Viejo. This little district is UNESCO protected and full of cute boutiques, bars, and of course, this being Panama &#8211; coffee shops. It\u2019s here you can sip Panama\u2019s most expensive brew,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/panamalifeinsider.com\/panama-geisha-full-guide-to-one-of-the-world-best-coffee\/\"><strong>Geisha coffee<\/strong><\/a>. Originally from Ethiopia, the Geisha coffee beans grow very well in the Panama climate and due to their exceptional taste can sell for as much as $1000 per pound.<\/p>\n<h2>Trek the Highlands of Chiriqui<\/h2>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.5625\" data-peekaboo=\"widget--animation-ease-in-up\">\n<div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n<div class=\"widget__contents\">\n<figure class=\"widget__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"widgetImage__image lazyload lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/18\/54\/18\/808x454_cmsv2_eccf1c47-5707-58af-8e78-46fd4d5543bc-6185418.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/18\/54\/18\/202x113_cmsv2_eccf1c47-5707-58af-8e78-46fd4d5543bc-6185418.jpg 202w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/18\/54\/18\/266x149_cmsv2_eccf1c47-5707-58af-8e78-46fd4d5543bc-6185418.jpg 266w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/18\/54\/18\/404x227_cmsv2_eccf1c47-5707-58af-8e78-46fd4d5543bc-6185418.jpg 404w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/18\/54\/18\/534x300_cmsv2_eccf1c47-5707-58af-8e78-46fd4d5543bc-6185418.jpg 534w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/18\/54\/18\/606x340_cmsv2_eccf1c47-5707-58af-8e78-46fd4d5543bc-6185418.jpg 606w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/18\/54\/18\/808x454_cmsv2_eccf1c47-5707-58af-8e78-46fd4d5543bc-6185418.jpg 808w\" alt=\"Canva\" \/><figcaption class=\"widget__caption\"><span class=\"widget__captionWrap\"><span class=\"widget__captionText\">The Resplendent Quetzal<\/span><span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Canva<\/span><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Nicknamed \u2018The Land of Eternal Spring\u2019 the Highlands of Chiriqui are just a 40 minute drive from Panama\u2019s most northern city, David, and close to the border with Costa Rica. Home to the country\u2019s only volcano, Baru, this stunning landscape is full of twisting rivers, mountains and lush vegetation.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-quotation\n    widget--size-fullwidth\n    widget--align-center\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"widget__content\">\n<blockquote class=\"widget__quote\"><p><span class=\"widget__quoteText\">Keen nature lovers may be able to spot strikingly coloured (and named) Resplendent Quetzals, Ochraceous Pewees and Black-thighed Grosbeaks<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><cite class=\"widget__author\"><\/cite><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>A perfect location for birdwatchers and horseback riders, the Highlands are also markedly cooler than the rest of Panama, so if you\u2019re not a fan of the heat, this is the place for you.<\/p>\n<p>Keen nature lovers may be able to spot strikingly coloured (and named) Resplendent Quetzals, Ochraceous Pewees and Black-thighed Grosbeaks to name just a few.<\/p>\n<p>For caffeine lovers, there are also lots of coffee plantations in the area, which is well known for its citrus groves too.<\/p>\n<h2>Explore the unique ecosystems of Bocas Del Toro<\/h2>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.5625\" data-peekaboo=\"widget--animation-ease-in-up\">\n<div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n<div class=\"widget__contents\">\n<figure class=\"widget__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"widgetImage__image lazyload lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/18\/54\/18\/808x454_cmsv2_c4088442-f551-57c1-83c5-9be1e95bd4b0-6185418.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/18\/54\/18\/202x113_cmsv2_c4088442-f551-57c1-83c5-9be1e95bd4b0-6185418.jpg 202w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/18\/54\/18\/266x149_cmsv2_c4088442-f551-57c1-83c5-9be1e95bd4b0-6185418.jpg 266w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/18\/54\/18\/404x227_cmsv2_c4088442-f551-57c1-83c5-9be1e95bd4b0-6185418.jpg 404w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/18\/54\/18\/534x300_cmsv2_c4088442-f551-57c1-83c5-9be1e95bd4b0-6185418.jpg 534w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/18\/54\/18\/606x340_cmsv2_c4088442-f551-57c1-83c5-9be1e95bd4b0-6185418.jpg 606w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/18\/54\/18\/808x454_cmsv2_c4088442-f551-57c1-83c5-9be1e95bd4b0-6185418.jpg 808w\" alt=\"Canva\" \/><figcaption class=\"widget__caption\"><span class=\"widget__captionWrap\"><span class=\"widget__captionText\">Bocas del Toro<\/span><span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Canva<\/span><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>If that\u2019s not enough nature for you, the luscious ecosystem of Bocas Del Toro should be next on your list. One of the country\u2019s biggest islands on its Caribbean coast, Bocas Del Toros is Panama\u2019s first\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/mission-blue.org\/hope-spots\/\"><strong>Mission Blue Hope Spot<\/strong><\/a>. An ecological programme led by Dr. Sylvia Earl, \u2018Hope Spots\u2019 are protected areas in ecologically sensitive parts of the world\u2019s oceans, which Mission Blue are helping to rehabilitate and protect for future generations.<\/p>\n<p>The archipelago has developed some unique species, flora and fauna due to its isolation from the mainland over the last 10,000 years. \u201cIt is now home to 200 species of tropical fish, more than 400 species of birds, 28 different amphibians, 4 kinds of sea turtles and 3 kinds of monkeys,\u201d says Magda Cecilia Moreno from the Panama Tourism Board.<\/p>\n<p>A must for nature lovers, there are also two caves to explore and the most diverse reef ecosystem in the Caribbean. Unsurprisingly, the island is home to one of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/bocasdivecenter.com\/\"><strong>Panama\u2019s biggest diving centres<\/strong><\/a>, so visitors can suit up and see all these reefs up close and personal. And if you\u2019re lucky, maybe a bottle-nose dolphin or two.<\/p>\n<h2>See golden frogs in El Valle de Anton<\/h2>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.5625\" data-peekaboo=\"widget--animation-ease-in-up\">\n<div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n<div class=\"widget__contents\">\n<figure class=\"widget__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"widgetImage__image lazyload lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/18\/54\/18\/808x454_cmsv2_a29320f9-a0de-5d01-a057-2ef6f2fadd6d-6185418.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/18\/54\/18\/202x113_cmsv2_a29320f9-a0de-5d01-a057-2ef6f2fadd6d-6185418.jpg 202w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/18\/54\/18\/266x149_cmsv2_a29320f9-a0de-5d01-a057-2ef6f2fadd6d-6185418.jpg 266w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/18\/54\/18\/404x227_cmsv2_a29320f9-a0de-5d01-a057-2ef6f2fadd6d-6185418.jpg 404w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/18\/54\/18\/534x300_cmsv2_a29320f9-a0de-5d01-a057-2ef6f2fadd6d-6185418.jpg 534w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/18\/54\/18\/606x340_cmsv2_a29320f9-a0de-5d01-a057-2ef6f2fadd6d-6185418.jpg 606w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/18\/54\/18\/808x454_cmsv2_a29320f9-a0de-5d01-a057-2ef6f2fadd6d-6185418.jpg 808w\" alt=\"Canva\" \/><figcaption class=\"widget__caption\"><span class=\"widget__captionWrap\"><span class=\"widget__captionText\">Panama&#8217;s critically endangered golden frog<\/span><span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Canva<\/span><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Sat, somewhat dramatically, in the crater of an extinct volcano\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourismpanama.com\/places-to-visit\/cocle\/anton-valley\/\"><strong>El Valle de Anton<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0is surrounded by lush green mountains and a cool 600 metres above sea level.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-quotation\n    widget--size-fullwidth\n    widget--align-center\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"widget__content\">\n<blockquote class=\"widget__quote\"><p><span class=\"widget__quoteText\">A great location for hikers, the area is full of trails to explore, including the Cerro Gaital, which is considered one of the toughest hikes in Panama.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><cite class=\"widget__author\"><\/cite><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>A great location for hikers, the area is full of trails to explore, including the Cerro Gaital, which is considered one of the toughest hikes in Panama.<\/p>\n<p>The area also features the impressive Chorro El Macho waterfall, and is home to over 500 species of tropical birds. The golden frog that the area is most famous for is sadly thought to be extinct in the wild, but you can see some in the small\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/en-GB\/Panama-City-attractions\/El-Nispero-Zoo\/d950-a14205\"><strong>Nispero Zoo<\/strong><\/a>, where they are seeking to breed and preserve the species. For orchid lovers, there\u2019s also an\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.inspirock.com\/panama\/el-valle-de-anton\/aprovaca-the-orchid-nursery-and-conservation-center-a374464117\"><strong>Orchid Conservation Centre<\/strong><\/a>, where you can see over 100 different species of these striking flowers.<\/p>\n<h2>What are the best places to stay in Panama for eco tourists?<\/h2>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.5625\" data-peekaboo=\"widget--animation-ease-in-up\">\n<div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n<div class=\"widget__contents\">\n<figure class=\"widget__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"widgetImage__image lazyload lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/18\/54\/18\/808x454_cmsv2_0bae5d27-a271-5d67-aff0-0320dcedb50e-6185418.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/18\/54\/18\/202x113_cmsv2_0bae5d27-a271-5d67-aff0-0320dcedb50e-6185418.jpg 202w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/18\/54\/18\/266x149_cmsv2_0bae5d27-a271-5d67-aff0-0320dcedb50e-6185418.jpg 266w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/18\/54\/18\/404x227_cmsv2_0bae5d27-a271-5d67-aff0-0320dcedb50e-6185418.jpg 404w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/18\/54\/18\/534x300_cmsv2_0bae5d27-a271-5d67-aff0-0320dcedb50e-6185418.jpg 534w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/18\/54\/18\/606x340_cmsv2_0bae5d27-a271-5d67-aff0-0320dcedb50e-6185418.jpg 606w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/18\/54\/18\/808x454_cmsv2_0bae5d27-a271-5d67-aff0-0320dcedb50e-6185418.jpg 808w\" alt=\"Canva\" \/><figcaption class=\"widget__caption\"><span class=\"widget__captionWrap\"><span class=\"widget__captionText\">capuchin monkey<\/span><span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Canva<\/span><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Panama offers visitors myriad ways to connect with the natural world through its tropical rainforests, mountains and waterfalls. For a truly natural experience though, you can stay in some of the country\u2019s nature-based lodges and farms.<\/p>\n<p>Tucked away in Bocas del Toro, the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tranquilobay.com\/\"><strong>Tranquilo Bay Eco Adventure Lodge<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0helps its guests experience the beautiful surroundings of the rainforest, whether that\u2019s birdwatching from their canopy observation tower, paddle boarding and snorkeling in the bay, or hiking the local trails.<\/p>\n<p>Also in the Bocas del Toro archipelago,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thejunglelodge.com\/\"><strong>La Loma Lodge and Chocolate Farm<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0is only accessible by boat. Surrounded by tropical rainforests and mangroves, the Lodge has its own permaculture garden where they grow tropical fruits, and of course cacao trees.<\/p>\n<p>When you\u2019re not watching white-faced capuchin and western night monkeys feast on the cacao pods, you can learn how chocolate is processed and produced on the farm too.<br \/>\nGet Vaccinated and stay safe!!<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wpcf7 no-js\" id=\"wpcf7-f16536-o1\" lang=\"\" dir=\"ltr\" data-wpcf7-id=\"16536\">\n<div class=\"screen-reader-response\"><p role=\"status\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-atomic=\"true\"><\/p> <ul><\/ul><\/div>\n<form action=\"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32247#wpcf7-f16536-o1\" method=\"post\" class=\"wpcf7-form init\" aria-label=\"Contact form\" novalidate=\"novalidate\" data-status=\"init\">\n<fieldset class=\"hidden-fields-container\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7\" value=\"16536\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_version\" value=\"6.1.6\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" 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