Panama is a narrow country that connects North and South America and is surrounded by ocean on either side. Best known for its pleasant climate and reasonable cost of living, this country is a popular place to retire and lead a peaceful life. However, you need not wait to retire to see this place. The sun kissed beaches, the tropical rain forests along with the diverse flora and fauna make it an ideal vacation destination.
The only reason because of which you should visit Panama is not just its strategic location and natural beauty but also because of the many activities that you can indulge in. Panama becomes home to thousands of species of migratory birds which are a sight to behold especially for those who enjoy bird watching. Flanked by the beautiful ocean waters on either side, Panama is known for water sports and activities like surfing, fishing, kayaking, rafting, boating and snorkeling. A major percentage of tourists visit this place to surf in Panama waters. Panama, which literally means “abundance of fish”, truly has many species of fish in its waters and is a popular fishing place. It offers deep sea fishing of fishes like tuna, sailfish, dorado and black marlin. Many cruise liners sail through the Panama Canal which you can book in advance and experience.
A number of festivals are celebrated in Panama throughout the year. The Flower and Coffee festival along with the Jazz festival are celebrated in Panama in the starting months of the year. In late February, Carnival Mardi Grass parties take place before that starting of lent. Easter and the festival of Corpus Christi are also celebrated by people in full fervor and are marked by parades and processions.
Being a tropical country, Panama experiences rainfall from May to December and sunny clear weather the rest of the year. The best time for you to visit this place depends on what you want to do. For example, if you want to go deep sea fishing or be a part of the Panama Canal Cruise then the dry months from December to May are ideal. If you want to plan a surf trip in order to surf in Panama waters then we recommend going there during the dry months since it will provide the perfect sunny weather to enjoy while you surf. In fact, the dry months are ideal for most water sports except for white water rafting which is best done during the rainy season. However, you can also visit Panama during the rainy months too and enjoy a few activities at a discount. The crowd will be less and the prices will be slashed. Although the rainfall can be quite intense in Panama, they rarely last for more than a few hours leaving you plenty of dry time and sunny weather to enjoy the coastal activities.
With so much natural beauty and cultural diversity makes Panama is a unique country to visit all-round the year. It is a place which has something in store for everyone so make sure to plan your trip in advance to enjoy the best of this county.
