Panama's geographic location

Panama is located southeast of Central America, bordered on the north by the Caribbean Sea, south by the Pacific Ocean, east by Colombia and west by Costa Rica. Its Capital is Panama city.

It is a place meeting of several cultures. In its territory is located the Panama Canal, an important work that facilitates shipping between the Atlantic coast and the Pacific Ocean and has a great influence on world trade. Due to its geographical position currently offers the world an extensive platform of marine services, commercial real estate and financial services, where we highlight the "Zona libre de Colón", second in the world.

Its population exceeds by some three million inhabitants, which boasts a privileged position in various statistics of growth and development in Latin America, as per capita income, level of economic growth, globalization and life expectancy.


Guna Yala, Lemon Key:


Guna Yala-Panama


Guna Yala
Go to the islands of Kuna Yala is very easy, you need a car and take the Pan-American Highway, and to the entrance of Cartier, in Chepo, Turn left off the road.
  It is about an hour away to arrive to Kantule Niga´s dock, but be careful, because even though the road is paved, there are sharp curves and steep hills, can be dangerous. Cliffs, mountains, accompanied by the singing of the cicadas, streams and rivers (the bridge is already done) and a cool breeze is what you find along the way, which hopefully can even see endangered birds such as the toucan.
A few miles before you arrive, there is checkpoint Nusagandi, where you pay $ 5.00 per vehicle and $ 3.00 per person, there explains that he is entering territory district and then to give some recommendations of the road (curves and hills more pronounced, especially called Loma de la Iguana), they say that if you return the same day must do so before 4: 30 pm.
Upon arrival at the dock Niga Kantule is impressive to see how many cars and tourists, which are received by the Indians, who provide transport services boats to the various islands. There must pay another $ 5.00 per vehicle and $ 2.00 per person.
  The passage to the islands ranges from $ 15 (round trip) to the nearest such as Needle and Hook, which takes about 15 minutes. At the farthest as Elephant Dog and costs about $ 35, if you want go to the exclusives, invest up to $ 100.
The Lemon Key is formed by more than 20 Islands, there are beautiful beaches.   It is a good place for diving, snorkeling, playing volleyball, camping and fishing, for photography and adventure lovers.
 Its most famous Islands include: Dog Island, Devil Island, Herb Island and Pelican Island, among many others.
Among the most visited locations is the Sunken Ship, located on Dog Island. This is an ideal place of novice swimmers, since it is very near to the beach. You will find multi-colored reefs filled with fish, and the impressive Dog Island Beach, famous for its turquoise waters.  Another favorite destination on Lemon Key is Devil Island surrounded by reefs, an ideal place to camp due to its size. There is also a natural swimming pool.  You can discover Sea Stars and Sucker Sharks.  There is the Lemon Key Coral Barrier, which is a 5 km barrier that surrounds the Keys. The barrier is noted for its reefs, colorful fish, Lionfish, and sharks.  For more advanced swimmers due to its depth.  Some places to visit: Wichudub, Coco Solo, Big Dog Island and the mangroves.

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