Panama

Occupying the last section of the Central American isthmus before Colombia in South America, Panama benefits from considerable species overlap, resulting in impressive biodiversity.

Although best known for that great engineering feat, the Panama Canal, the country also possesses an astonishing array of natural, historical and cultural riches: two extensive coastlines, exuberant coral reefs, little-known castaway islands and deserted beaches, semi-autonomous Amerindian tribes, beautiful colonial architecture and rainforests teeming with a wealth of flora and fauna such as cannot be seen anywhere else in Central America.

Panama’s volcanic mountains, coastal plains, virgin rainforests, cloud forests and dry tropical forests are home to myriad plant species, including some 1200 native orchids, and an enviable amount of wildlife. A birdwatcher’s paradise, Panama boasts around 1000 species of birds including harpy eagle, resplendent quetzal, five macaw species and 52 hummingbirds. Its fauna includes bush dog, jaguar, puma, two- and three-toed sloth, 350 species of bat, five species of monkey, and an assortment of multi-coloured island-endemic poison dart frogs – evolution in action.

In short, Panama has it all for adventurous, active families – a promised land of exceptional natural history benefiting from a significant lack of visitors, yet containing some excellent family-friendly hotels, lodges and coastal resorts.

Panama For Families: Rainforest Wildlife And Two Coasts is a marvellously varied itinerary for families of all ages, with the emphasis on marine enjoyment but with plenty of jungle wildlife; for families with older children A Fabulous Family Wildlife Adventure In Panama has it all – the canal zone, an Embera Amerindian Village, verdant cloud forests and a stunningly wild Pacific island.

When to Go

Panama lies below the hurricane belt and has not experienced appreciable volcanic activity since Baru erupted over 600 years ago. The tropical climate is divided between the wetter season (mid-April to December) and the drier (mid-December to mid-April), although it is wetter overall on the Caribbean side. Temperatures remain fairly constant throughout the year, averaging 80F/27C in the humid lowlands, but becoming increasingly cool and less humid as one gains altitude.

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Panama

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Panama For Families: Rainforest Wildlife and Two Coasts

A Fabulous Family Wildlife Adventure in Panama