Keel-Billed Toucan (Ramphastos sulfuratus) in profile, Soberania National Park, Panama

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Panamá Province

Panamá Province has a rich history of pirates, plunder and pearls. Although it's the most populous province in the country, Panamá can be as big or as small as you want it to be. Tranquil rainforests and sizzling beaches are yours to explore, and the comforts of the capital are never more than an hour away.

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Must-see attractions

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    Panama Rainforest Discovery Center

    Panamá Province

    Geared toward ecotourism and environmental education, this is an excellent facility for birdwatchers and nature-lovers. Since you are probably here to…

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    Miraflores Visitors Center

    Panama Canal

    The easiest way to visit the Panama Canal is to head to the Miraflores Visitors Center, just outside Panama City. This modern center features a four-floor…

  • Keel-Billed Toucan (Ramphastos sulfuratus) in profile, Soberania National Park, Panama

    Parque Nacional Soberanía

    Panamá Province

    This 195-sq-km national park is one of the most accessible tropical rainforests in Panama. It extends much of the way across the isthmus, from Limón on…

  • Cementerio Francés

    Cementerio Francés

    Panama Canal

    This cemetery in Paraíso on the road to Gamboa about 5km north of the Pedro Miguel Locks dates from between 1880 and 1889. Though there are just 300…

  • Katuma

    Katuma

    Panamá Province

    The third most visited Emberá village in the park – and all the more interesting for that reason alone – is where you'll learn all about the history and…

  • Cerro Vigía

    Cerro Vigía

    Panamá Province

    At 307m, the island's highest point, this 'peak' offers fabulous views across the island and out to the sea from its mirador. Also here are the remains of…

  • Isla El Morro

    Isla El Morro

    Panamá Province

    This island off Taboga’s northeast coast contains an English cemetery and a monument erected by the Pacific Steamship Company, which had its headquarters…

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