Your guide to planning a trip to Panama

Panama will charm you the moment you catch the first glimpse of its skyline. The bridge between the two Americas, Panama forayed into the tourism sector post the handover of the Panama Canal to the Republic of Panama from the United States of America. Popular amongst North Americans and Europeans, this destination is an ever-swelling conflux of many ethnicities. Asians, Africans, Chinese, Europeans and West Indians who came here during the period of construction boom stayed here for the sheer love of the place and the myriad opportunities it put forth. The country flaunts an envious coastline with the Pacific on the west and the Atlantic on the east. Not only is it a surfer’s paradise and home to one of the few indigenous tribes in the world, but also dotted with umpteen diving spots, volcanoes, ancient ruins, etc. A rhythmic tango of metropolis Panama and the vast expanse of nature at its crescendo impresses one and all. One of the fastest growing economies in Latin America, Panama boasts one of the busiest transit hubs. Most of the flights to all Latin American capitals transit through Panama, facilitating travel to this destination. Once here, the list of things to keep you entertained and awed is long, but here are a few things to do in Panama that shouldn’t be missed.