Panama promoting Urban locales as must see for Tourism

Panama Tourism

Panama residents and ex-pats alike are well aware that the tropical beauty that surrounds Panama, does exactly that. “It SURROUNDS Panama”. As in Bocas, Contadora, etc. Panama City for the most part is a urban skyline that attracts the casino crowd. But beyond the pool areas at the better hotels, not much in the way of tropical tourism.  Below are 10 spots the Department of Tourism are promoting urban visitors to frequent.

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Casco Viejo, famous for its colonial-era sites; the Anton Valley, with a pleasant climate and various tourist sites to visit; are some of the options to spend a pleasant moment.

Ten places to visit in Panama City
The Coastal Belt. It is the ideal place to take a leisurely bike or rollerblade ride on the weekends; enjoy the company of other cyclists or skaters and a beautiful view of the sea. Shutterstock
Ten places to visit in Panama City
Old Town. It is one of the sites with the most offer of activities. Just by going for a walk one can appreciate the architecture and the colors. It contains many restaurants with variety to satisfy all tastes. It is characterized by its terraces, where you can appreciate the sunset at the same time as a delicious snack. 
Ten places to visit in Panama City
Taboga island. People who visit this island taste the duros (fruit juices, sugary and frozen in the shape of cubes) that are sold there. When you arrive on the island, you usually enjoy relaxing walks on the sand and hill climbs, but what most attracts people’s attention and what they usually enjoy the most is the round trip ferry ride. 
Ten places to visit in Panama City
Beautiful beach in Veracruz. It is one of the closest beaches to the city and after a few long days of the week, what better than enjoying a trip to the beach with your family or friends? Nice beach
Ten places to visit in Panama City
Summit Municipal Park. It is a zoo that has approximately 300 different species of animals such as spider monkeys and the Harpy eagle, Panama’s National Bird. Not only can you appreciate the fauna, you can also see a lot of the Panamanian flora since, in addition to being a zoo, it is a botanical garden of about 55 hectares full of Panamanian plants and trees with different medicinal, nutritional and ornamental benefits. The ideal place for an afternoon with the family. 
Ten places to visit in Panama City
The Panama Railroad. It is the first transcontinental railway in the world; it is used to connect shipments and containers passing through the Panama Canal. What many people do not know is that it also accepts passengers to enjoy a great train ride. 
Ten places to visit in Panama City
Anton’s Valley. It is located one hour and thirty minutes from the city. In this valley there are many things to do such as bathing in the stream of lovers, walking through the India Dormida hill or visiting the thermal wells. 
Ten places to visit in Panama City
Mi Pueblito tourist complex. It is a set of establishments, in the style of Epcot in Disney World that has pavilions for several countries. In Mi Pueblito, each set expresses one of the cultures of the different Panamanian ethnic groups. Shutterstock
Ten places to visit in Panama City
Venao Beach. It is considered by many to be the best beach for surfing in Panama. It is the ideal place for people who want to surf and also for those who want to learn, since many say that in Playa Venao what takes one in months can be learned in weeks. 
Ten places to visit in Panama City
The Amador Causeway. In this place you can do all kinds of activities such as enjoying a variety of cuisine, sitting and looking at the sea, going to the park, playing paintball, riding go-karts, renting bicycles for up to six people or simply sitting down to talk and hang out. 
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