Beautiful and diverse nature
Panama is most renowned for its incredible Panama Canal, but the country's propensity to inspire awe does not end there. What else can you find in this ecological paradise? To begin, Panama contains more bird species than Europe and North America combined, as well as greater plant diversity than the combined United States and Canada. This is due to Panama's unique location at the meeting point of North and South America, allowing plant and animal species from both continents to blend and flourish over time. This incredibly rich biodiversity, combined with Panama being the most forested country in Central America (63% coverage), has made Panama's tropical rainforests the most researched in the world. In fact, the Smithsonian has been studying the tropical biology of the area for over 100 years. And, you can come see it, too!
A visit to Panama will bring you face to face with some of the world's most beautiful natural environments, including three Natural UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the only urban capital with a tropical rainforest within its city limits, and over 1,400 tropical islands with stunning beaches that you may have thought only existed in postcards. Panama is an ideal destination for hikers, animal lovers, and nature enthusiasts of all kinds, with a strong cultural emphasis on environmental conservationism. It's a top world destination for birdwatching, white water rafting, and snorkeling, to name a few outdoor activities available in Panama.
