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Panama, the southernmost country of Central America, borders the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean. Panama is a visitor-friendly country and the people are warm and welcoming. English is a second language. Conveniently, the U.S. dollar is the Panamanian currency.
This fascinating country has one of the largest rainforests in the Western Hemisphere. Come and discover Panama's diverse wildlife, which includes many tropical plants, birds and animals found nowhere else in the world. Encounter monkeys, sloths, crocodiles, tropical birds, iguanas, and many other species. ...
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This beautiful country boasts an unusual variety of terrains - forests, mountains, grasslands and nearly 500 rivers. Panama is blessed by nature.
You may picnic on an island, affording spectacular views of the Panama Canal. Get a close look at the expansion work of the canal - history in the making. Watch a variety of international vessels as they navigate the canal. The Visitors' Centre has multiple exhibits of the canal and gives opportunity to view the operations of the canal.
The culture of Panama is rich with European, Spanish, African and Native American influences. The local folklore can be experienced through the festivals, traditions and dances.
Panama offers full service resorts, golf courses, and white sandy beaches with sapphire blue waters. Take a jungle boat tour. Go white water rafting. Hike in cloud forests or snorkel in the Caribbean Sea. Shop in local markets for native handicrafts. Intricate hand-sewn tapestries, native jewelry, Panama hats, fine woven baskets, woodcarvings, and pre-Colombian and Spanish Colonial style jewelry are some of the most popular items.
Panama has a tropical climate with an average daytime temperature of about 28 degrees Celsius, although it is much cooler in the high mountain ranges. John Le Carré, writing in The Tailor of Panama, summed it up well: "We have everything God needed to make paradise. Great farming, beaches, mountains, wildlife you wouldn't believe… people so beautiful you could cry."
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The currency used in Panama is Balboa but the United States Dollar is also widely accepted.
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Temperatures in Panama range from 32°C during the daytime and fall to around 20°C in the evenings. Temperatures vary little throughout the year.
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The voltage used is 110V.
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The official language of Panama is Spanish but many people also speak English.
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The time zone in Panama is GMT (UTC) -5.
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Documents required to visit Panama
Canadian Citizens please click here
Non-Canadian citizens please contact the consulate or embassy for information.
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