One of the largest man-made canals in the world is the Panama Canal. This canal connects the Pacific Ocean with the Atlantic Ocean. Its construction, although one of the most difficult undertakings, helped replace the traditional route via the Southernmost tip of South America. That route, via Cape Horn and the Drake Passage, proved to [...]
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Posted in Cocle, Tourist attractions on Nov 24th, 2008
Anton is home to the traditional folklore festival of the ‘handsome bull’. Anton situated in the Cocle province of Panama is home to this wonderful festival that retains the folkloric practices and traditions at this festival.
Started by the initiative of Professor Armando del Rosario de Leon in 1967 to encourage and retain the traditional folklore [...]
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Posted in Tourist attractions, panama city on Nov 24th, 2008
Besides the myriad of available and well worth seeing tourist attractions in the Republic of Panama, there are a number of other attractions, which although off the beaten track, offer the tourist and visitor memorable and great value when visited.
Some of these attractions include the traditional folklore area of Mi Pueblito, which is a showcase [...]
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The Bocas del Toro archipelago of islands is home to the national marine park of the island of Bastimentos. Bocas del Toro in itself is one of the main tourist and investment attractions in all of Panama. The mere beauty of the Bocas del Toro area is not limited to what one can see above [...]
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The restaurant commands a stunning view of the Miraflores locks and is situated above the visitors centre. It has received rave reviews from various publications, where one has the opportunity of dining in a 5 star setting whilst watching these mammoth vessels being guided through the locks and onwards towards the Pacific Ocean.
The locale is [...]
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Panama is jam packed with historical tales, from the indigenous native Indian people, to the early settlement and exploration of the Spanish explorers and the subsequent pirate raids and attacks. Panama has numerous ruins and museums to communicate these times and events to those looking for an understanding of the development of this strategic country.
The [...]
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