Click for : National Geographic Traveler Panama.
A small-scale country on the surface, Panama is a Central American giant
and gem just awakening to its vast potential. Esteemed travel writer
Christopher Baker takes the reader on a journey of this fascinating
place in his fully updated edition. Beginning
in the cosmopolitan, steamy capital of Panama City, you move on to the
Canal Zone and the central Caribbean, with world-class birding and
rafting; Kuna Yala, administrated anonymously by indigenous Kuna people;
the Darien, a biological Eden; and Central Panama,
blessed with fine beaches, mountains, pre-Columbia sites, and important
colonial architecture. Among the guide's special features are mapped
walking and driving tours--including a walk around Panama City's Casco
Antiguo and a drive across the Continental Divide;
and special two-page entries on topics such as the Panama Canal and
parrots and macaws. National Geographic and local experts provide
insider tips on favorite or little known sites and events, and dozens of
sidebars highlight experiences that show you how
to truly get the most from your trip, including how to assist
archaeologists uncover ancient artifacts at Panama Viejo and white-water
rafting in the Highlands. This comprehensive guide includes essential
background information and the author's pick of hotels
and restaurants.
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