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The Press: What They’re Saying about Panama as a Tourism Destination
A Day in Panama City
By Arthur Frommer, Frommer Guides,
Houston Chronicle
November 2007
The Press: What They’re Saying about Panama as a Tourism Destination
A Day in Panama City
By Arthur Frommer, Frommer Guides,
Houston Chronicle
November 2007
What´s New on Panamainfo
New Destination:
Panamainfo has added the Chiriqui Coast destination Boca Chica to the list of Panamainfo Destination pages. Boca Chica offers pristine ocean views of tropical blue seas, lush vegetation, picturesque islands of white sand and swaying palms, world-class fishing, diving and snorkeling. Boca Chica is an attractive sun and sea option for visitors to the Chiriqui province, known best for its mountain attractions.
Medical & Dental Care: Health Insurance and Hospitals
Health Care Services
One of the great advantages of living in Panama is the high quality of medical care and the large number of English speaking, US-trained physicians and specialists. Medical and dental care are on a par with the USA. The same techniques, facilities and medications are used but costs average at least 50% less . Several Panama City hospitals
compare favorably to the best US hospitals.
The Rainforest
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, all that great nature is very accessible. Some of the best locations are just 30 minutes from Panama City.
Darien
El Valle de Antón
The Panama Canal Rainforest
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Destination of the Month
The Journey Between The Seas
The World's Most Incredible 8 day Itinerary
Rave reviews are coming in for what is regarded as Central America 's the best tour: the Journey Between the Seas, by Panama Marine Adventures.
The Future of Panama
Panama has one of the best economic futures in Latin America. Panama was given the highest projection for economic growth of any Latin American country for 2007 by the IMF.
Like Chile, Panama has the potential to raise its people's standard of living above developing nation status in the near future. Recently, Felipe Gonzales the ex-Prime Minister of Spain said that Panama is one of a handful of nations which has the potential to rise to first-world status within 5 years, whereas other third world countries will take a generation or more.
People and Culture
Due to its position as a crossroads and transport center, Panama's people and culture reflect it's international connections. There is a saying that Panama was "born globalized." Since Panama is historically a crossroads, people and cultures from all over the world meet and mix here, resulting in an atmosphere of tolerance where people know how to get along with each other.
Panama at a Glance
| Population | 2.7 million |
|---|---|
| Climate | Tropical |
| Rainy season | May to January |
| Dry season | January to May |
| Size | 29,208 sq. miles, about the size of South Carolina |
| Language | Spanish, English a strong second language |
| Government | Democratic |
| Religion | 85% Catholic, 15% Protestant |
| Ethnic groups |
