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Panama Vacations: A Week Long Itinerary Overview

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Panama has a wide range of tropical landscapes including pristine beaches, rain forests, cloud forests, over 900 species of birds, 1500 species of trees and over 7000 vascular plants. Without a doubt, Panama is a real tropical paradise for nature lovers and outdoor adventurers.

The favorite pastime of Panamanians and visitors is enjoying the Caribbean and Pacific Beaches. Both coasts have beautiful beaches with crystal clear waters, white sand, coral reefs and coconut palm trees. These qualities make places such as Bocas del Toro, Portobelo and the San Blas islands in the Caribbean ideal vacation spots for sun-seekers and scuba divers.

Only a few minutes drive from Panama City you will find 50 miles of Pacific Beaches stretching from Punta Chame to Farallon offering resort hotels, sport facilities and restaurants for your enjoyment. Sailing enthusiasts can also enjoy the quiet waters and visit the flower island of Taboga or the enchanting Pearl Archipelago.

For something different, you can take a day trip to an authentic Ngobe Butle Indian village. At this once in a lifetime encounter with a 2000-year-old culture you will learn about their fascinating way life and see that little has changed from the time when Columbus discovered this region. The boat ride up the river is stunning with the jungle scenery and wildlife.

In the rainforests flora is everywhere, mangroves and jungles line the coast. Exotic Bird Island has birds seen only on that island. It is recommended you take a tour with a nature guide to enjoy more than just exotic scenery.

Although a small country, Panamanian native handicrafts rival Mexico's in their beauty and creativity. Don't leave Panama without an authentic souvenir made by one of Panama's seven living Indian tribes. Panama's most famous handicraft is molas intricate reverse appliqué embroidery made by the woman of the Kuna Indian tribe. On Bocas Main Street you can purchase directly from the Kuna Indians and have the satisfaction of knowing your dollar will go a long way to helping these worthy people. Other items include the hand-woven baskets of the Embera Indians of the Darien jungle, similar to baskets woven by Navajo Indians and tagua nut sculptures- tiny figures skillfully carved from a tagua nut.

Panama has a hotel for every budget. The Al Natural Bocas Del Toro is one of the top ecolodges in the world, located on Bastimientos Island just 30 minutes from Bocas town. Al Natural is the perfect island getaway for romantics, honeymooners and nature lovers. Snorkeling, diving, fishing trips, river tours, camping trips, customized tours and kayak rentals are all available in Panama.

Panama also offers tours tailor made to your needs for groups or individuals. These tours include Indian culture, mola art, sailing, bird watching, history, beaches, mountains, and rainforest, pampering or just getting away from it all.

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