Panama, a Central American country located on the Isthmus of Panama, the narrow land bridge that connects North and South America. Spanning the isthmus and more than 1,600 islands off its Atlantic and Pacific coasts, the tropical nation is known for being the headquarters of the Panama Canal, which crosses its middle section. With first-class waves off the Pacific coast and a relaxed lifestyle in the Caribbean, Panama has something for everyone. The sun is weak in Panama because it is located in the Intertropical Convergence Zone, where there is almost continuous cloud formation, even during the dry season.
In 1519, colonizers established a settlement on the Pacific coast, which would one day become the modern capital, Panama City. However, beyond the geographical importance of this Central American nation, Panama is a diverse tropical paradise. In fact, it is so important that it is possibly one of the reasons why Panama is an independent country, since the United States actively supported the separation of Panama from Colombia to gain an advantage in the construction and exploration of the Canal. In 1999, the United States officially transferred full control of the Panama Canal to the Republic of Panama, which maintains control today. Located in the north, toward the border with Costa Rica, Boquete is the gateway to coffee plantations, hot springs and Panama's Barú Volcano National Park. While the Panama Canal has become a famous tourist destination, most people don't explore beyond the capital city.
In the suburbs, you can visit the Panama Canal and, in the heart, you can explore all the bars and restaurants. Pedasi, a remote place away from the grid, isn't a popular spot for tourists, but it has some of the best waves in Panama. The Ministry of Tourism of Panama expects the convention center to host 100 international events a year. Balboa, which is located within the metropolitan area of Panama, was formerly part of the Panama Canal Zone, and the administration of the former Panama Canal Zone was based there.
Some of the garnishes in Panama that have become famous are tostones, fried yuca, cocadas and ripe plantains. The route extends for almost 80 km and connects Panama City with Colón and links the Pacific Ocean with the Atlantic Ocean. The city is located in the District of Panama, although its metropolitan area also includes some populated areas on the opposite side of the Panama Canal. Uber has been the subject of controversy, and many taxi drivers have demanded that they cease operations in Panama City.
