The southernmost country in Central America, Panama is known as the crossroads of the world, forming the land link between the North and South American continents. Highly rated for tourist safety, Panama distinguishes itself from neighboring countries with some completely different features--exotic tropical rainforests, beautiful mountain refuges, Caribbean-style beaches, and historical sites. With a heavy American influence, Panama’s capital Panama City is surprisingly modern in comparison to other Central American capital cities.
Known for their peaceful, easy-going and fun loving nature, the Panamanians are accustomed to meeting people from other lands. Traveling in Panama is relatively easy as most Panamanians speak English, although the official language is Spanish. Another great convenience for visitors is that the US dollar is the Panamanian currency. Panama is the only country in Latin America where you can drink the tap water.
If you love beach vacations, Panama has beautiful beaches along 1000 miles with 1500 islands on both the Caribbean and Pacific coasts. A transit through the Panama Canal across the mountains and jungles in Gamboa gives you a marvelous experience. With the tropical climate, the temperature in Panama is pleasantly warm all year round. There are so many ways to appreciate what this country has to offer to you, and staying at discount hotels in Panama may be an end in itself. Simply select your destination to view our directory of discount hotels in Panama.