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-in Spanish, Panama’, or CIUDAD DE PANAMA. Capital of the Republic of Panama. The central part of the city is close to the Pacific Ocean. The site of the city used to be an Indian fishing village. Panama means, “abundance of fish”. Linking the Pacific Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean to create an essential fishing route.
Panama is the narrowest of all the Central American countries and this is what prompted the government to build the Panama Canal back in 1881. It’s considered one of the Man-Made Wonders of the World. The canal is just 48 miles long from the Pacific Ocean to the Caribbean. The longest highway in the world which is the Pan-American highway is 19,000 miles from Alaska to Panama but cut short in the province of Darien due to thick forest and swampland, which is home to indigenous tribes.
Panama was under the Spanish Empire for 300 years (1513-1821). In 1501, VASCO de NUNEZ de Balboa first came to Panama with Rodrigo de Bastidas of Spain who landed on the Caribbean side discovering the AMERICAS. In 1821 Panama gained independence from Spain after 300 years, only to join Colombia in the same year. 1846, a treaty between Colombia and the UNITED STATES was signed permitting U.S. to construct a railway across the country.Panama was part of Columbia until 1902. In November 1903 Panama declared independence with U.S. protection. Colombia finally relinquished in 1921 and declared Panama a separate nation.
Panama is bordered by Costa Rica and Colombia. Very few people have heard of Panama and not aware of its location. It has 12 hours of sunlight and darkness with a tiny variation of half an hour between months throughout the year. Panama runs east and west the opposite of Central American countries.
4 BEST INTERESTING PLACES TO VISIT
1.PANAMA CANAL
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The United States commenced building the canal after the French failed construction in 1880. During the construction, they have to eliminate the mosquitos carrying Malaria. The construction of the canal permits shippers of commercial goods, ranging from automobiles to grain, to save time and money by transporting cargo more quickly between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
Another reason is to lower the distance, cost, and time it took for ships to carry cargo between the Atlantic and the Pacific Oceans. On December 31, 1999, the United States, in accordance with the Torrijos-Carter Treaties, officially hands over control of the Panama Canal, putting the strategic waterway into Panamanian hands for the first time. Since then, over one million ships have used the canal.
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2. COIBA NATIONAL PARK,PANAMA
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-is located in the Republic of Panama in the Gulf of Chiriqui and separated from continental Panama when sea levels rose. The area is protected to protect the natural beauty of the ecosystem and the diversity of the property. It is the largest island in the park and in all of Central America. One of the best places to enjoy snorkeling and mingle with 800 species of marine life that are present in the area.
In 1919 a penal colony was built and during the years when Panama was under a dictatorship. The penitentiary was a feared place with a brutal reputation. after the prison was closed in 2004 the island pristine condition made it ideal as a reserve.
Coiba was home to indigenous Coiba Cacique people until about 1560 when they were conquered by the Spanish and forced into slavery.
3. PEARL ISLAND
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Pearl Islands, was discovered in 1503 and gave the Island its name due to the number of Pearls found in them and so as the islets of which most of them are uninhabited. The locals call them, Islas de Las Perlas. This Spanish archipelago in the Gulf of Panama was discovered by the Spanish Conquistadors who came in search of fortune, and in search for the archipelagos famous, Pearls.
There are Islands frequently visited by the fisherman in search of Marine life as a front, but actually looking for fortune. The biggest Island is Isla Del Rey but by far Isla Contadora is the most remarkable and frequently visited by tourists as it has great resorts, white sand deserted beaches, and an airport. The legends say Isla Contador or “counting island” is the focal point where pearls from all over the region are counted registered and prepared to be shipped to Spain.
In the 16th century the archipelago is also the place where pirates would stage assaults on Spanish fleets and ransack the collected treasures that the Spaniards have taken from the Islands.
The Pearl Island is known to be for the rich and famous since the hotels and resorts of the Island is quite expensive.
The Panamanian law preserves the life of flora and fauna.
4.BOQUETE
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Founded in 1911. the name Boquete’s name derives from the word”gap”, the term used to describe the city’s service as a northern shortcut to the Pacific. Boquete, along with the rests of Panamanian cities suffered under the pugnacious treatment of Noriega but celebrated the re-nationalization of the canal in the year 2000.
Boquete village is known to be the “Land of Eternal springtime“, with a pleasant temperature of the ’70s all year round. It is located in the highlands of western Panama in the fertile province of Chiriqui. In the distance, you will see Panama’s “sleeping volcano”, Vulcan Baru’ the highest peak in Panama.. Boquete’s full name is “BAJO BOQUETE“, it means ,lower Boquete.
Boquete has a focus on the great pleasant outdoors and labelled “the valley of flowers“. It is home to North American ex-pats since it is known as one of the top places in the world to retire. Laidback low-cost life with abundant wildlife, brightly colored orchids and fertile farmland. The small village is well-served by grocery stores, pharmacies, banks, bakeries, hardware and clothing stores, a library, and a gym.
Today Boquete is focusing on their tourism and their famous coffee beans. The population is gearing towards elderly people and vacationers.
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