Things to Do

Things to Do in Panama

There are 30 attractions in Panama. Panama Canal, strategic shipping canal connecting atlantic and pacific oceans, is the most popular.

Most Popular By Name
Panama Canal
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Panama Canal
Strategic shipping canal connecting Atlantic and Pacific oceans
Canal
Archipiélago de San Blas
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Archipiélago de San Blas
Indigenous Guna archipelago with coral islands in Panama
Islands
Archipiélago de Bocas del Toro
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Archipiélago de Bocas del Toro
Panamanian Caribbean archipelago with diverse marine habitats
Islands
Coiba
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Coiba
Island and marine park with Pacific biodiversity
Island
Panamá Viejo
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Panamá Viejo
Ruins of Panama's original colonial-era port city
Archaeological Site
Taboga Island
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Taboga Island
Small Pacific island near Panama City, sandy beaches
Island
Soberanía National Park
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Soberanía National Park
Panama Canal watershed forest with rich wildlife
Park
Darién National Park
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Darién National Park
Remote Panamanian rainforest park and UNESCO World Heritage site
Park
Gatun Lake
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Gatun Lake
Artificial Panama lake forming part of Panama Canal
Reservoir
Volcán Barú
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Volcán Barú
Panama's highest volcano offering mountain and ocean views
Volcano
Pearl Islands
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Pearl Islands
Archipelago off Panama known for beaches and wildlife
Islands
Isla Barro Colorado
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Isla Barro Colorado
Tropical island hosting renowned tropical research station
Island
Chagres and Fort San Lorenzo
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Chagres and Fort San Lorenzo
Colonial fort and riverine site guarding the Chagres
Ruins
Chagres National Park
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Chagres National Park
Tropical rainforest park protecting Panama Canal watershed
Park
Isla Colón
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Isla Colón
Main Bocas del Toro island with Caribbean beaches
Island
Culebra Cut
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Culebra Cut
Artificial canal excavation forming Panama Canal's narrowest section
Monument
Lake Alajuela
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Lake Alajuela
Reservoir feeding Panama Canal and regional water supply
Reservoir
Isla Escudo de Veraguas
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Isla Escudo de Veraguas
Small Caribbean island with endemic species and indigenous community
Island
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Punta Mariato
Remote Pacific headland with rugged coastline and wildlife
Cape
Contadora Island
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Contadora Island
Small Pearl Islands resort island with beaches and villas
Island
Bayano Lake
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Bayano Lake
Large artificial reservoir supplying Panama's hydroelectric power
Reservoir
Gulf of Chiriquí National Marine Park
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Gulf of Chiriquí National Marine Park
Marine national park protecting coral reefs and islands
National Park
Isla del Rey
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Isla del Rey
Largest Pearl Islands island with fishing villages
Island
Volcán Barú National Park
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Volcán Barú National Park
National park around Panama's highest volcano
National Park
Cerro Hoya National Park
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Cerro Hoya National Park
Panamanian national park protecting Pacific rainforest and wildlife
National Park
Altos de Campana National Park
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Altos de Campana National Park
Panama national park protecting cloud forest and peaks
National Park
Sarigua National Park
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Sarigua National Park
Panamanian park protecting dry forest and xeric landscapes
National Park
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General Division Omar Torrijos Herrera National Park
Protected rainforest park named after Omar Torrijos
National Park
Fortifications on the Caribbean Side of Panama: Portobelo-San Lorenzo
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Fortifications on the Caribbean Side of Panama: Portobelo-San Lorenzo
Spanish colonial forts guarding Caribbean trade routes and ports
Historical Site
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The Colonial Transisthmian Route of Panamá
Colonial-era transisthmian route including ports and fortifications
Historical Site