Pineapple Bay in Darien

Pineapple Bay in Darien

For those who enjoy nature and adventure at sea, Pineapple Bay in the province of Darien, is the ideal place. This bay is known as the paradise of the Black Marlin Sportfishing, has been the scene of numerous competitions, in which more than 250 have broken world records, is visited by people from all over the world.

In Bahia Piña are conducting fish conservation campaigns through the use of circle hooks and catch and release policy, to ensure the sustainability of the species in Panamanian waters, so that future generations can enjoy sport fishing tourism.

Bird Island in Bocas del Toro

Bird Island in Bocas del Toro

Visit the charming Bird Island, also known as Cayo Swan or Swan's Cay, which is located near Isla Colon in Bocas del Toro Province and is one of the most beautiful islands of the archipelago. Here you can enjoy crystal clear waters, spectacular scenery and one of the most impressive bird sanctuaries in the country. A unique and protected now, since you have to get permission to land on the island, the purpose is to protect the wide variety of birds that live in it, such as pelicans, gulls, frigate birds and pelicans.

Birds Island is visited by Panamanian foreign scientists interested in its variety of flora and fauna, where you can also see beautiful starfish all along the shore of the beach, coral reefs, mangroves and rock formations in its clear waters. There also reach sea turtles and other aquatic life species nesting seasons.

Fort San Lorenzo, Portobelo

Fort San Lorenzo, Portobelo

The Fort of San Lorenzo is among the Peoples of Portobelo and Chagres , specifically in the province of Colon. It was declared by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1980 under the name of the Fortifications on the Caribbean coast of Panama , with the fortifications of the city of Portobelo . They were defensive system transatlantic trade Crown of Spain and are a fine example of military architecture of the seventeenth and eighteenth making the Fort San Lorenzo one of the oldest Spanish forts in America.

It is located next to what was the old seat of the town of Chagres River at the mouth of the same name. It was through this river that the pirate Henry Morgan came to the city of " Panama La Vieja " to plunder .

To get there you need to go on Gatun Locks on the Atlantic side of Panama Canal and into the former Fort Sherman , one military exbase , surrounded by a thick forest rich in species diversity

The Castle of San Lorenzo was built on top of a high reef , completely dominating position of the Chagres River entrance .

The church of Santa Librada of Tables

The church of Santa Librada of Tables

In the province of Los Santos is the city of Las Tablas, known for celebrating the country's most luxurious carnivals, also the place to find one of the most representative churches of Panama, its history and architectural beauty. Under the patronage of Santa Librada, this church dates back to the eighteenth century, was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1954.

history

The construction of this important Catholic church was completed on March 9, 1789 in Baroque style, but the whole building had to be rebuilt because of an earthquake that occurred on November 25, 1802 .

t is said that until 1958 rested on the church of Santa Librada of Las Tablas an urn containing , according to the elderly of the village, where land was crucified Santa Librada and some of the remains of his body , which reached Tables with the image of La Peregrina in 1671.

 The grandparents , Spanish newcomers headed toward the center of what is now the Azuero Peninsula in search of a Spanish town , and in the middle of the rocks , graced by sunlight , with beautiful face and radiant , they saw the image of a saint. The Spanish admired fell on his knees before the sublime appearance as if moved by a spring, to recognize that the beautiful stone statue had in front, was the image of the young martyr Galician , Santa Librada . Then the Spanish took the picture to his camp , but it disappeared . Again and again taken to the camp and again and again returned to the mound image of stone at this, the Spanish understood that the saint wanted to settle in the area. Since then to the faithful , Santa Librada was someone who gave his life for God , a model to be imitated in the love of God and neighbor.

The Gualaca Buckets, Chiriqui

The Gualaca Buckets, Chiriqui

The Gualaca Buckets are in the province of Chiriqui, a Wonder natural rock formations on the river Esti on both sides of it, forming large pots that seem to have been built on purpose by the hand of man. Researchers believe that these rock formations were the result of lava flow eruptions of Volcan Baru.

The perfect blend of rock formations and crystal clear waters make this a special place to be visited by domestic and foreign.

Apostle Basilica Saint-Jacques, located in Cream

Apostle Basilica Saint-Jacques, located in Cream

Nata is located 183 kilometers west of Panama City, on the Interamerican Highway. That day, we had breakfast on the road and in Nata, we expected our luxury guide, Fanshi.

The first thing I said was "take us to the churches" St. James Church of Nata de los Caballeros rises amid the oldest city in the Pacific coast and the second on land, then Santa María la Antigua del Darién in 1519.

Highlights of his high tower building, which went up and from which you can see Nata, Aguadulce and part of the Cordillera Central in the distance. It also highlights the high altar and side altars. However there is no exact date for the founding of the church, it is believed that his foundation began in 1522, after Pedro Arias Dávila, governor of Castilla de Oro, install a large wooden cross at the point where they would raise the staggering work, coinciding with the founding of Nata.

The Church of San Francisco de la Montaña, in Veraguas

The Church of San Francisco de la Montaña, in Veraguas

The Church of San Francisco de la Montaña, in the province of Veraguas, is one of the few examples of Baroque art throughout Central America and the Caribbean, becoming a major tourist destination visited by people from around the world.

 This national monument has a series of altars and the altar, the altar of Santo Cristo, St. Joseph Altar, Altar of the Immaculate, Altar of Las Animas, Santa Barbara Altar, Altar of the Virgin of the Rosary and Altar San Antonio. For three years you are restoring all these altars and in the coming months the church will be open to the public for domestic and foreign can again enjoy this historical and artistic relics.