| Examining the potential for tourism or exploring areas | | | | interested in the history of the Canal. The Museo |
| of economic growth, Panama is seeking a design for | | | | Antropologico Reina Torres de Arauz contains |
| the future. It has one of the most developed | | | | precious metal artifacts from pre-Colombian Panama. |
| infrastructure facilities in Latin America. This is mainly | | | | In addition, the museum is located in the original Pacific |
| due to the presence of the Panama canal and two | | | | terminal of the Panama Railroad. The Colonial section |
| busy ports that have grown along side the canal - the | | | | of Panama features colonial architecture and amazing |
| Balboa on the Pacific and the Cristobal on the Atlantic. | | | | scenic views of Panama City. |
| The Panama Canal actually needs nature around it, to | | | | And of course there is the Panama Canal, which is |
| serve as water catchments, so there are many | | | | worth seeing just for the magnificence of the feat of |
| excellent places to enjoy nature in and around | | | | building it. Two bridges cross the Canal now, the original |
| Panama City. Along the west side of the canal you will | | | | and well-known Bridge of the Americas, and the |
| find the Parque Nacional Soberania, and nearby is the | | | | newer Centennial Bridge. |
| amazing Summit botanical gardens and zoo. | | | | Panama City has many beautiful older buildings, |
| Panama City is the capital of the country and the | | | | especially those from the Colonial era, but also has |
| largest as well. There are several nature reserves | | | | some amazing newer construction that easily |
| near Panama City, including the Parque Natural | | | | compares to anything in the US in terms of modern |
| Metropolitano and the Centro de Exhibiciones Marinas, | | | | appeal. American architect Frank Gehry, who designed |
| which is an aquarium. | | | | the Bilbao Guggenheim Museum, is working on a new |
| Tourists feel safe in Panama. In Panama the crime | | | | structure, the Bridge of Life Museum, to be completed |
| rates are low, prices of goods are reasonably lower | | | | in mid 2008. |
| than the western countries and the country has a | | | | People planning a trip must consider several things |
| beautiful weather. The city was founded around 500 | | | | before choosing the final spot. Its economy, safety, |
| years ago. Unfortunately it was destroyed by fire in | | | | weather are just some in the list. The good thing about |
| 1671 after being attacked and looted by Henry Morgan | | | | visiting Panama is, it has all the modern facilities yet has |
| and his 1400 men. The city was rebuilt in 1673 in a new | | | | a native nature that creates some vibe in the tourists' |
| location around 5 miles southwest of the original city. | | | | mind. |
| The ruins of the old city, known as Panama la Vieja, | | | | Overall, Panama is the most happening place in the |
| still remain and are very popular as a tourist destination. | | | | region. It has everything that tourists want. The well |
| There are many historic sites and cultural attractions in | | | | educated security forces only compliments the |
| Panama City. For instance, the Museo del Canal | | | | beautiful country; making it a safe place to enjoy times |
| Interoceanico is a Panama Canal museum for those | | | | with the family and friends. |