Panama offers much more than its famous canal. The places in this collection show the country's range and variety. In the west, mountain landscapes and volcanoes rise above the land. Volcan Baru offers views of both oceans on clear days. Along the coasts, islands sit with tropical beaches and coral reefs, including the San Blas Islands with their turquoise waters. In the east, green national parks feature rivers, waterfalls, and thick forest. Panama's past lives on in several locations. Portobelo and San Lorenzo were once major ports during the Spanish colonial period, and their ruins still tell that story. On islands like Coiba and Barro Colorado, visitors can find rare animals and plants. On mountain trails and in protected areas, quetzals and other bird species live hidden in the canopy. Each region has its own character. Towns like Santa Catalina draw surfers. Small islands offer quiet and solitude. Trails lead through cloud forests and to hidden waterfalls. The selection ranges from empty beaches to sites rooted in history.
