Panama, the land between oceans

Panama is the youngest of the Central American nations. It became an independent nation in 1903 after struggling a lot against the odds. Located between Costa Rica and Colombia, the geographic position of the country makes it of great interest to the world.
A single strip of land won’t allow both Ocean Atlantic and Pacific to merge together. A beautiful land with thriving wildlife and friendly people. Still, humans needed to connect both water bodies for commercial and transport reasons. Because of this, this land now become the host of one of the most brilliant architectural achievements of the human race: The Panama Canal.
But Panama today remains the wild land that it was in the past and it is up to you to come and discover it with our Panama tour on your bike.

What Panama can offer

Panama has white-sand beaches, mighty rivers, exuberant jungles, and green mountains, among other attractions.
When it comes to water activities, Panama has a lot of places for these kinds of activities. Surfing, kayaking, scuba diving, sailing, fishing, snorkeling, etc, are just available in every main town near the coast. This article could take hours to read if we speak about any of these topics. For example, when it comes to surfing, there are a lot of beaches with different kinds of waves for every skill in this sport.
National parks and private reserves are scattered around the country offering nature lovers a source for good photos of the local fauna.
Then, canopy, trekking, and other services are offered in these reserves.

Other details about Country

There is plenty of info about Panama’s nature around the Internet. So, it could be better to speak about some less know details about the country.
For example, when it comes to sports, Panamanians are huge fans of baseball. Worthy to watch is any match between the biggest clubs in the country. Crowds attend these matches to support their team of preference. Soccer or football is just behind baseball but it is getting more popular as their national team has qualified for the World Cup.
Also, Panama is modernity, with Panama City being the vibrant home of more than one million people. Huge buildings, big malls, museums, parks, and populous neighborhoods with restaurants and cafes are just part of the array of appeals.
Other important cities are Chitra, Santiago, Colon, and David, every one of them being unique. Different tourist services are offered around these cities.
You can still find colonial architecture all around the country. For example, in Portobelo, many colonial forts and buildings remain there, visited by those interested in the rich story of Panama.

Is Panama Safe?

Panama’s political and social stability has improved a lot in the last 20 years. The country is safe if you follow the basic recommendations:
Travel light, only with the necessary stuff.
Use apps to look for transport.
Avoid suspicious people in the street offering “services”.
You can visit restaurants and bars at night but check the reviews and avoid low-reputation sites.
Always keep your belongings in your pockets when out, do not let them on the table or any other surface.
Avoid crowds in small places, perfect for pickpocketers.
If you plan to drink alcoholic drinks, try to be in a safe place, for example, your hotel room. If you are outside, just do not get drunk.
With these basic topics covered, you can travel to Panama safely. There are no such things as terrorist attacks or dissident militias here. The country is safe too for motorcycle riders.
Only friendly people.

When to visit Panama?

The region is inside the tropics, so expect only two seasons. From December to April the summer season keeps the jungle dry and the beaches sunny. The rains visit the country during the green season. This is between, May and November.
Still, the green season is an excellent time to look for offers and lower prices in hotels and other services.
Also, the jungle looks more vibrant in the green season, with trees and plants blooming. You can still enjoy sunny mornings, sometimes rain won’t appear for days.
The green season is preferred by many species of animals to mate. These animals become way less shy, driven by the need for pairing. So, nature lovers will have more probability of taking some good pictures of the Panamanian jungle fauna.
In the summer season, the Panamanians celebrate fairs and bull riding championships all around the country. The fairs are accompanied by food stalls, rides, contests, and other amenities.
So, no matter what season you choose to visit the country, there is fun guaranteed.
Our Panama Tour is ready to take you to the most interesting known, and not well-known places. The best way to explore Panama is on a motorbike.
Check out more info about our Panama tour here.