Top Things to Do in Panama
- Spend a day exploring Casco Viejo, Panama City’s Old Town. Wander down the streets lined with colonial and art deco buildings. Catch a show at the Instituto Nacional de Cultural or the Teatro Nacional. Explore the Museo de Arte Religioso Colonial’s collections of wood carvings and paintings. Enjoy an evening stroll along the Esteban Huertas Promenade and browse the shops for local handicrafts and souvenirs.
- Explore Parque Nacional Soberanía. Grab your binoculars and head to the Pipeline Road, home to over 400 tropical bird species. After watching the white-tailed trogons and squirrel cuckoos, hike Camino de Cruces, a trail that dates back to the 16th century.
- Take the scenic route with a cruise down the Panama Canal. Marvel at the canal’s grand scale and see the locks and tugboats up close. Don’t forget to look back at Panama City’s beautiful skyline as you approach the Bridge of the Americas.
Weather in Panama
Panama enjoys a tropical climate with year-round warm temperatures. The rainy season runs from May through December, but Panama does experience frequent rainfall during the dry season, too. Bring a raincoat or umbrella! With highs averaging 90 ⁰F (32 ⁰C) and lows of 73 ⁰F (23 ⁰C), every day is a beach day!
Food and Drink in Panama
Panamanian cuisine incorporates influences from Europe, Africa and Central America. For breakfast, be sure to try “carimañolas”, which are meat and cheese pies made from mashed yuca. A popular dish is “ropa vieja”, which translates to “old clothes” and consists of braised beef and sofrito, a sauté of vegetables and spices, seasoned with cumin and oregano. For a truly Panamanian cocktail experience, try the Ron Ponche, which is similar to eggnog.
…