Panama Family Travel Guide

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Panama Canal (Corbis)

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the wife and i are going to panama on the 28 jan for 2-3 months. we would like to find a small town with a nice beach. any suggestions would be appreciated. thanx
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Im going to panama canal in the city i want to know what atractions i can find there? is safe there ? im going to be close to the airport, is casinos there? what kind of atractions in the night time? restaurants? could you recommend me something? Thanks a lot. Magda
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Panama: Isla Pargo Castaway

Feature Articles

Going Big
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Bliss in the San Blas: A monthlong idyll exploring the unspoiled islands of a Panamanian archipelago.
Saving Your Sand Dollars
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GORPtravel Adventure Trips & Guided Tours

Panama Canal & the Wonders of Costa Rica
AdventureSmith Explorations
from $4660, 8 days
There are few places in the world where nature is as exuberant, colorful or diverse as in the tropics of Costa Rica. It is home to an amazing blend of flora and fauna. But this journey takes us beyond Costa Rica to the inspiring land of Panama. ......
Panama Family Adventure
Southern Explorations
from $1750, 8 days
It's easy to see why Panama, Latin America's newest eco-vacation spot, is becoming increasingly popular as a family adventure destination. Panama...
The Green Tour of Panama
GreenSpot.travel
from $2990, 9 days
Discover Panama's diverse ecosystems, abundant flora and fauna, glorious Caribbean beaches, exotic marine life, and the fascinating Panama Canal...

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Gear

Squishy Bowls
Portable, packable dining ware
‘Tis the Season
The Family Traveler
Breaking the Mold
Leave the hand-me-down gear inherited from distant relatives in the Goodwill box and opt for some of the industry’s best in kid’s ski and snowboard apparel. Because as long as they’re warm, they’re happy.
Beyond the Mini-Van: Family Road-Trippin' Essentials
Make the next family road trip even easier with this can't-miss list of indispensable gear items.

Fitness

Fat Boy Slim
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Fight those calories: Choose bananas, not Big Macs, for the road

Attractions

Miraflores Locks Visitors Center

Miraflores Locks
Panama City, Panama

Description: Miraflores is one of the sets of locks that lift ships up from sea level to the main elevation of... Read More

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Parque Nacional Soberania

Panama Canal
Cristobal (Panama City), Panama

Description: Parque Nacional Soberania, just 25 minutes from Panama City, is a 55,000-acre tropical forest... Read More

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Rainforest Aerial Tram

Gamboa Rainforest Resort
Panama Canal
Cristobal, Panama

Description: The Rainforest Aerial Tram takes passengers on a 72-minute gondola ride from the rainforest floor... Read More

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