The Canal and Central Panama Travel Guide
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Guidebooks
The Panama Canal bisects the country just to the west of Panama City, which enjoys excellent views of the monumental waterway. Between the canal and the rain forest that covers its islands, banks, and adjacent national parks, there is enough to see and do to fill several days.
The Canal and Central Panama Hotels
The accommodations in Central Panama range from basic cement rooms to wonderful bungalows in stunning natural surroundings. The region includes some world-class...read more
The Canal and Central Panama Restaurants
Though Central Panama's restaurant selection is neither as impressive nor as varied as Panama City's, the region has some excellent dining options, which...read more
Fodor's Choice
Things To Do in The Canal and Central Panama
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in The Canal and Central Panama
- Fly to Mexico City from San Antonio (R/T incl. Tax) Interjet
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- 7-Night Costa Rica All-Inclusive Vacations Apple Vacations
The Canal and Central Panama Experiences
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The Panama Canal. History, technology, and nature combine like nowhere else in the world at the Panama Canal. The most popular way to explore... Read more
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Nearly a century after its completion, the Panama Canal remains an impressive feat of engineering. It took the U.S. government more than a decade... Read more
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An almost continuous belt of forest stretches between the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea in Central Panama, where separate swaths of wilderness... Read more
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Cruises
The new year brings a slew of new cruises to suit every travelers' taste, from family-oriented, ten-day Read more
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Travel Tip of the Day
The dollar is the de facto currency; the Panamanians refer to it as the balboa, named for explorer Vasco Read more
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Cruises
No matter what your interests might be, and no matter who you are, somewhere in the Caribbean there's... Read more
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Arriving:· Forums Trip Reports
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