It is a proud nation that offers astounding wildlife adventures, that respects its seven indigenous peoples and that celebrates its Spanish heritage with frequent and colorful festivals. There's an inescapable feeling that you're in on a secret the rest of the traveling world has yet to discover.

The country's indigenous name means "abundance of fish, butterflies and birds". Rafters can ride 20 sets of rapids in a single day, wildlife abounds in the scarcely-visited national parks, and a person can snorkel in the Caribbean Sea and swim in the Pacific Ocean... on the same day! It's no wonder the locals boast that Panama has much more to offer than nearby, traveler-soaked Costa Rica.

Links

*Spanish Classes in Panama: Residents, Intense, Private, Intense & Tours: http://www.spanischinpanama.com

*p.o.h.l.-r.a.u.c.h.e.n.s.t.e.i.n. - (own company, site in german) - the Art Company:


*Panama's no. 1 travel guide: www.panamainfo.com


*CH/DE/A - Casa sin Punto - Beach & Relax in Thomas' Swiss Hostel, at Gorgona beach, only 55 minutes from the City, special offer for Casa sin Punto clients (airport-Gorgona beach - see "Taxi")

http://www.casasinpunto.com


*CH/DE/A - Swiss-Base - Swiss Hospitality Abroad

http://www.swiss-base.com/


*Panama-Guide: an online community of people interested in sharing their experiences on all things Panama www.panama-guide.com


*NEW: Zuly's independent Backpacker Hostel - for low budget travellers: www.geocities.com/zulys_independent_backpacker/


*Panama Hotels Motels - hotels, dining, attractions, activities and services: www.panamahotelsmotels.com