Info about Panama

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Panama cities

Panama cities - info about famous cities in Panama

Panama City is the capital of Panama, a very modern city. Nowadays, the
city is developing very fast due to the fact that Panama attracts more
and more tourist every year. It has a lot of tourist attractions close
to it and all types of hotels for all kind of tourists (or for their
budget). It's also true that the Panama Canal had a bigger importance on
the cause of why this city is so developed. After the canal was finished
Panama city was the center of world trade and so skyscrapers began to
rise. So you must take a walk into the Metropolitan Park and try hiking
on of his tray too see some exotic birds an animals. Or if you are a
more practical women you can shop, eighter for some handcrafted
souvenirs in the Mercado Nacional de Artesanías or for some new stuff in
a shopping avenue. If you want to stay in shape you can also try cycling
and rollerblading or go and visit one of the nearby islands.

Boquete is definitely a destination for those that love to spend time in
the nature. If you are curios how coffee is made you can visit a local
farm or maybe you love flowers, so you can go to ``Mi Jardin es Su
Jardin'' garden. Situated in a mountainous location it has a marvelous
forest with giant trees and other exotic flora and fauna. You can
observe all of this if you take a tourist guide and go hiking. If you
want to explore the nearby locations you can also rent a car.

David is the 3rd largest city of Panama. Situated near the Costa Rica
border, it doesn't have so many tourist attractions nearby it. But it
has developed a lot in the last years because it is a travel centre. The
all inclusive hotels are great here, so this is the place to feel like a
star. If you are a more active person, you can go and surf.

Portobelo was in the past one of the biggest port in the country. An
interesting fact is that its name,''Portobelo'' (beautiful port), was
given by Christopher Columbus . You must come here and eat in
Portobelo's famous restaurants.

Chitre is another famous city in Panama. When you arrive here you must
go and visit Sirugia National Park. Other people decide to stay in this
city for its great and comfortable hotels and for the excellent cuisine
at the restaurants.