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Panama
A cruise visit makes Panama's role as a crossroads visible. Ships, railways and highways converge around the canal, while nearby rainforest proves how much natural life remains beside one of the world's busiest trade routes.
The Story of Panama
Panama is the narrow Central American nation joining North and South America and separating the Caribbean Sea from the Pacific Ocean. Its identity is inseparable from the Panama Canal, yet the country also holds tropical forest, Indigenous communities, beaches and the historic districts of Panama City.
Panama in Context
Panama is the narrow Central American nation joining North and South America and separating the Caribbean Sea from the Pacific Ocean. Its identity is inseparable from the Panama Canal, yet the country also holds tropical forest, Indigenous communities, beaches and the historic districts of Panama City.
What Makes It Special
A cruise visit makes Panama's role as a crossroads visible. Ships, railways and highways converge around the canal, while nearby rainforest proves how much natural life remains beside one of the world's busiest trade routes.
Interesting Facts
Panama uses the balboa and the U.S. dollar as legal tender. The country gained control of the Panama Canal from the United States at the end of 1999.
Explore the R&M Photographs
Explore our R&M Adventures photographs to see Panama's waterways, tropical scenery and the infrastructure connecting two oceans.
The Story of Panama
Panama is the narrow Central American nation joining North and South America and separating the Caribbean Sea from the Pacific Ocean. Its identity is inseparable from the Panama Canal, yet the country also holds tropical forest, Indigenous communities, beaches and the historic districts of Panama City.
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Destination details were checked against official visitor information. Original photographs remain credited to R&M Adventures.
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