Central America

Panama City’s museums explore the country’s natural and social history – worthwhile primers if you intend to get a deeper understanding of the Central American destination. From honoring the contributions of immigrant labor on the canal to the emergence of the isthmus itself, Panama City’s museums cover a whole host of interesting topics. These are […]

Panama City? It’s only got that canal, right? Well, no, actually. The Panamanian capital has way more to offer than that: world-class museums, wildlife spotting in tropical forests, paddleboarding in the Pacific. With soft-sand beaches, a buzzing craft beer scene, and bounteous – burp! – belly-filling food trucks, it’s got way more to offer than

Budget-conscious travelers looking to visit Panama City can save a few dollars with these money-saving tips. While Panama is more expensive than most of its Central American neighbors – except for Costa Rica – its cosmopolitan capital is still good value, especially when compared to cities in the US and Europe. There are plenty of

If warm weather, sky-grazing rooftop bars and glorious biodiversity tickle your fancy, then the right time to visit Panama City is…any time. Panama is a tale of two oceans – and two seasons, wet and dry. Just 9 degrees above the equator and outside the hurricane belt, the country’s position makes it a sun-drenched destination

Bound by the Panama Canal to the west, the Pacific Ocean to the south and a slew of protected rainforests to the north, Panama City has evolved on an eastward and upward trajectory, mushrooming along the shore in a sprawl of jagged glass skyscrapers. Overhauling Panama City’s perpetually congested transport network has long been a

From the cobbled streets of Casco Viejo to the sleek skyscrapers of the downtown business district, Panama’s cosmopolitan capital has many distinct communities tucked away in its neighborhoods. Panama City is a vibrant hub for history, business and culture – there’s even a rainforest within the city limits. But where should you base yourself while

It’s an engineering marvel, a multibillion-dollar commercial behemoth. The Panama Canal, which joins the Atlantic to the Pacific, is certainly Panama’s greatest claim to fame. Moving mountains and carving through dense jungle, the creation of the canal in 1914 literally reshaped the natural landscape of this sliver of Central America. Less well known is that

It wasn’t so long ago that the Calzada de Amador was nothing more than a strip of tarmac used to link the capital to the small islands of Naos, Perico and Flamenco. Today, however, the Amador Causeway is one of the city’s best known roads, home to some of Panama’s top activities and attractions showcasing

The tropical landscape of Panama City is home to Smarttravelly Local Martina Gili, who loves the way the metropolis surrounded by jungle offers the best of both worlds to a young family like hers. Besides the rooftop bars, artisanal markets and gourmet restaurants, Martina is always looking for the best road trip destinations to the

Panama City is famous for its ultramodern skyline. But architecture in Panama is much more that just skyscrapers. While popular ‘barrios’ (neighborhoods) are developing in all directions amid historic sites, a new wave of designers and architects are bringing creativity to the tropical capital. Here are 5 Instagram-worthy buildings to snap in Panama City. Frank