Panama Travel : Just A Canal? No!

Panama Travel : More Than Just A Canal

Anyone coming to Panama should prepare for the trip of a lifetime. Whether exploration or white knuckle thrills are your style, it really doesn't matter. Here there is something for everyone!

Backpack to Chiriqui and experience the magnificent and varied pleasures it has to offer. Start off by bird watching in the lush rainforest, home of nearly 1000 species. You will be amazed by the vibrant splendour including the near-threatened quetzel.

Once your senses have recovered, prepare yourself for the thrills and spills of river rafting at the Chiriqui Grande. Hike to the river through the spectacular but deadly forest. If hiking is not your first choice, ride in style on a pony trek to the source of the river into the amazing Palo Alto cloud forest. Prepare your body and soul before fastening your helmet and taking the ride of a lifetime.

Choose from class 2, 3, 4 and 5 river rafting to quench your need for an adrenaline buzz. Negotiate the rapids and avoid the waterfalls in the most exhilarating experience known to man! Some of the best rapids in the world can be found here - so make the most of them while you can!

Water lovers can also take pleasure in the consistent surf and awesome point breaks on the many beaches of Panama from April to September. The majority of the beaches have waves making 6 feet. Leave you wanting more? Fearless voyagers can surf perfect 20ft waves at Santa Catalina! This is too good of a prospect to miss, so hold onto your swim suits and go for it!

If you prefer your feet on land or want a change from the awesome waves, trek up Panama's only volcano. Volcano Baru stands 3,475m above sea level, giving a seriously breathtaking view of the country. This is splendour not to be missed by each and every visitor to this magnificent country. Visit the craters; sample the coffee; enjoy the moment.

Take part in the Isla Grande extreme challenges. Panama is host to this exhibition June 24th every year. Pit your strength and endurance against other thrill-seekers in swimming, biking and canoeing to achieve victory in the challenge! If you are up to the test, let your competitive streak get the better of you!

The Panama Canal may be a feat of engineering, but it pales in comparison to the amazing and wonderful prospects that Panama travel has available. Make every second count and experience everything the country has to offer because the fun never ends!