Dreams Playa Bonita Panama

The Panama Canal, known as the 8th wonder of the world, is an 80-kilometre (50 miles) ship channel that joins the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. It is a key conduit for international maritime trade. During our visit to this engineering marvel, you will see the Miraflores Locks. They work as water lifts, raising ships 26 meters from sea level (the Pacific or Atlantic) to Gatun Lake water level. The ships then sail the channel through the Continental Divide.

This indigenous group inhabiting the areas of Darien scattered on the banks of rivers. You speak Embera Wounaan and Embera Wounaan meu. Embera means "good man" or "good friend". In meu wounaan means "people." During their visit they will inform us about their traditions, their customs and teach us a little about their dances and meals.

The center offers facilities to observe the construction of the new locks on the Atlantic side. This complex has the facility of every visitor to fully observe the expansion work and have a dedicated staff to provide you all the information you need guidance. You also have the opportunity to watch a video, visit the gift shop and enjoy a varied lunch. Then you can walk along an ecological path where live animals in their own habitat such as toucans, monkeys and sloths. And thus enjoy a visit of progress and ecology.

The Amador Causeway is a road connecting mainland Panama City with four Pacific islands, which form a small archipelago. The islands of this archipelago are Naos, Perico, Culebra and Flamenco. This road was built in 1913, with the Gaillard Cut rocks excavated during construction of the Panama Canal. The site was originally part of a US military complex known as Fort Amador, established to protect the entrance to the canal. Close to it is the entrance of the Biodiversity Museum, Designed by world-renowned architect Frank Gehry, the Biomuseo is his first work in Latin America and the tropics. The building was designed to tell the story of how the Isthmus of Panama emerged from the sea, linking two continents, separating a big ocean in two and changing the biodiversity of the planet forever.

Casco Antiguo or Casco Viejo is the name given to the site where it was moved and refounded in 1673 the city of Panama. This new city , drawn in reticular way toward the four cardinal points, was characterized by axiality of its streets and shuttered , which led to his being considered a classic model indiana.1 city is located on a small peninsula , surrounded by a mantle rocky reefs within the current village of San Felipe . In 1997, the Old Town of Panama is included in the list of World Heritage sites by Unesco.

Historical Monumental Complex of Panama Viejo, designated as such by Law 91 December 1976 and also known as Archaeological Site of Panama Viejo or Old Panama, is located within the modern city of Panama, between the mouths of the rivers Algarrobo and down, off the coast of the Pacific Ocean at the narrowest section of the Isthmus. The first function of Panama was closely related with the expeditions of conquest on their way to South America, but its strategic role as the hub of one of the most important trade routes of the time placed the city in a privileged position and score from then his fate as a territory in the service of international transit. In 1671 the city was destroyed in the attack of the English pirate Henry Morgan and never rebuilt, leaving the remains of the old abandoned for more than two centuries. This radical departure would allow long-term conservation of the archaeological remains of historic buildings and important structures, while the activity of the city was moved to what is now known as Old Town.

Experience the magic of the virgin rainforest of Gamboa, ascending some 280 feet from the shadowy forest floor through the dense undergrowth and up to the sun drenched canopy with its thousand shades of green that are only interrupted by the vibrant colors of flowering trees, this the first and only tram in Panama. Colorful birds and butterflies are abundant here, and you might also encounter sloth tor white-faced capuchin monkeys and hear the howler monkey cry out in the distance.

This tour begins with a train journey from the Pacific Ocean to the calm waters of the Caribbean Sea. Portobelo is a natural harbor and village in the Republic of Panama. One of the most important towns in America during colonial times and port through which spent most of the wealth that Spain sailed to Europe from the conquest of South America today. Portobelo is located on the north coast of the Isthmus of Panama, about 50 km northeast of Colon city. One of the most important buildings at that time was La Aduana. Built between 1630 and 1634, its structure reflected the Renaissance model, brought by the Spaniards in these lands. This building was used as a warehouse, tax office, the real deposit boxes, residence of the governor and royal officials. Today, the ruins of Customs are in good condition as it was rebuilt and reused as a museum, where objects from the Spanish era have been found in recent archaeological research shows. This place has finally become a touristic destination.