Although only a small country, Panama has many attractions within its borders to keep visitors fascinated and occupied during their stay. From the beauty of the rainforests to the city of Volcan in the Chiriqui province is a natural wonder not to be missed.
The flora and fauna of the country is world famous, the word Panama translates as an abundance of fish, trees and butterflies and is certainly an accurate description of the country. The rainforests of Panama are the home to many different birds, plants and animals that cannot be found anywhere else in nature. With such rare fauna the art of bird watching is becoming a popular tourist attraction for many visitors.
Located around the Baru volcano, the small town of Volcan in the Chiriqui province is an attractive area to visit. The two neighbouring cities, Boquete and Cerro Punta have been tourists destinations for many years, the smaller Volcan is recently beginning to offer its attraction to tourists as well. Built is an area full of natural springs, the area is home to many forests and waterfalls which offer a picturesque view.
The Chiriqui province boosts the highest mountain in the country; standing over the surrounding countryside Mount Baru has not had a major eruption since 500CE. Smaller eruptions were recorded around one thousand years later and occasional recent earthquakes demonstrate that the volcano is still a potential threat although dormant at the moment.
As Panama inhabits the isthmus between Central and South America a person standing at the top of Mount Baru will have an unbelievable view. Standing at over 11,000 ft high, the mountain top offers a view of both the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean on a clear day, creating an unforgettable memory. The volcano enriched soils surrounding Mount Baru means the city of Volcan is rich with produce. Abundant plant life surrounds the region and the largest rainforest outside of the Amazon basin can be found nearby.
Adventure holidays are becoming a draw card for the Chiriqui region, with easy access to both the sea and the forest adventure seekers can easily find an activity to get their adrenalin rushing. Coral reefs offer a spectacular scuba diving location while the sharp pointed mountain peaks are a great place for hikers to explore. Canoeing along the rivers is also popular with visitors and is a great way to see the rainforest.
Discovered in 1519 as part of Columbia, the Chiriqui province became an official region of Panama in 1849. The rich soil and temperate climate made it the favourite proposed site for the colony of Linconia, devised by Abraham Lincoln to house the freed slaves.
Panama has a climate that encourages tourists to flock there. Stable year round with daily maximums around 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Nights are a little cooler with the temperature usually dropping to around 70 degrees. The cooler mountain areas on occasion do drop to a temperature where the rare snow fall can occur, but this is not the usual weather. The temperate climate makes the country a comfortable location to visit.
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