Panama has been experiencing a boom in tourism in the past couple of years as people worldwide are discovering its hidden jewels such as beautiful beaches. In this article, you will find out more about this country and its tops tourist destinations.

Panama has a population of 4 million people and is situated between Colombia and Costa Rica. Panama city is the capital. Spanish is the official language although English is spoken in the business community.

Panama is one of the strongest economies in Latin America thank to the success of the Panama Canal. This man built wonder have saved transport company time and money by allowing ships to cross from the Atlantic to the Pacific (and vice versa) in around a day instead of a month. The canal is currently being expanded to receive post panama ships by 2014.

The climate in Panama is tropical therefore expect lots of humidity during the rainy season season which lasts between May and January. The dry season is quite short lasting between January and May. The great thing about Panama is that you can travel from the Atlantic to the Pacific side in just a few hours.

Panama city has seen a drastic increase of restaurants, clubs, bars, shopping malls and much more. The high immigration of foreigners in the country has also given a boost to the economy of the country. The prices are also very affordable.

If you are looking for more historical scenery, you can go to Casco Viejo where you can find colonial houses, museums and historical structures.

If you want to shop at heavily discounted prices, you need to go to the Colon Free Zone. This is the second largest tax free zone in the world after Hong Kong. You can find discount at up to 60% off retail prices.

As you can see in this article, Panama is a great place to visit at an affordable price. Take a least one week as there will be quite some places to see and visit.

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