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Description: Panama, officially the Republic of Panama (Spanish: República de Panamá), is the southernmost country of Central ... more

Panama ... America. Situated on an isthmus, Panama is a transcontinental nation which connects North America and South America. It borders Costa Rica to the northwest, Colombia to the southeast, the Caribbean Sea to the north and the Pacific Ocean to the south.

Newest Review: ... 9.30am! We were to rejoin the ship at 5pm, once docked at Christobal. Keeping the Panama Canal experience alive, we decided to drive across to the Pacific side where our driver assured us of a great vantage point to view the Miraflores and Pedro Miguel Locks. The journey of one and a half hours was a varied one. At times the roadsides were nothing but vegetation, interspersed with shacks and ... more

... sheds, homes constructed of corrugated iron with the occasional TV aerial or satellite dish precariously attached on the side. At other times there were wider motorways with fast food restaurants along the side and busy junctions. The mountain road w...more

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A Cruise Ship Photographer's Experience In Panama (788 words)
by - written on 30/03/06 (Very useful, 183 readings)
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Whilst travel potential aboard any one of the many cruise liners afloat these days is extensive, thorough exploration of any of these increasingly exotic ports is limited. For a cruise ship photographer, however, the situation is very different. As a crew member it is always a joy to disembark, and on Panama Canal Day it's a James Bond style start to the morning followed by a series of unique experiences! With the ship passing the small town of Christobal close to the Gatun Locks, a succession of pilot boats approach, and with both vessels in motion, various personnel are embarked to take the ship through the Canal. The disembarkation procedure is the same, we ... Read the complete review

So much more than just a canal (845 words)
by - written on 20/05/01 (Very useful, 115 readings)
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When I close my eyes, I'm in a hammock in Panama. It's tropically hot, but that's fine, there's a breeze and I've got a gin and tonic next to me. When you think Latin America, Panama probably doesn't spring to mind. It’s overshadowed by its neighbour Costa Rica, dwarfed by Mexico, and Belize has the advantage of being English-speaking. But don’t dismiss it. It's as beautiful, and can match anywhere for sandy beaches, dripping rainforest, traditional villages, and latin spirit. If you’re quick you’ll beat the rush to develop for tourism. Flying there is easy, either via the States with one of their ... Read the complete review