Panama is a travel destination in Central America. Its capital is Panama City. February and January are its two best months to visit, ranked on 1991–2020 climate averages.
Top places to visit in Panama
Panama Canal (landmark, Panama) — Engineering marvel — 80 km locks lifting ships 26 m between two oceans; Miraflores visitor centre overlooks it.
Casco Viejo (city, Panama) — UNESCO colonial quarter of Panama City — French Gothic cathedral, rooftop bars, and salsa on cobblestone plazas.
Bocas del Toro (natural, Bocas del Toro) — Caribbean archipelago of nine islands — star-fish beach, bioluminescent bays, and sloths in the canopy.
San Blas Islands (Guna Yala) (natural, Guna Yala) — Self-governing Guna indigenous territory of 365 coral islands — pristine reefs and handwoven mola tapestry art.
El Valle de Antón (natural, Coclé) — Extinct volcano crater with a hot spring market — square trees, painted frogs, and weekend escapes from the capital.
Coiba National Park (natural, Veraguas) — UNESCO Pacific island park — second largest coral reef in the Pacific, whale sharks, and humpback whales.
Darien National Park (natural, Darién) — UNESCO UNESCO roadless jungle — harpy eagle, jaguars, and one of the Earth's last intact American rainforest blocks.
Barro Colorado Island (natural, Colón) — Tropical island research station in Gatun Lake — one of the world's most studied rainforest ecosystems.
Santa Catalina (natural, Veraguas) — World-class surf breaks and gateway to Coiba — uncrowded Pacific swells and laid-back fishing village.
Volcán Barú (mountain, Chiriquí) — Panama's only volcano (3,475 m) — rare vantage point where both oceans are visible on a clear day.