3-Archipiélago San Blas

Panama City, the capital of Panama is a modern city framed by the Pacific Ocean and the artificial Panama Canal. Casco Viejo, its cobblestone historic center, is famous for its colonial-era sites, such as the neoclassical Presidential Palace and bougainvillea-filled plazas with cafes and bars. From the Miraflores Locks you can see the ships crossing the canal, an essential trade route linking the Atlantic and the Pacific.

The city of Bocas del Toro, or just Bocas, is the capital of the province of Bocas del Toro, in Panama. It is located at the southern end of Colón Island, in the Caribbean Sea. Among the nearby beaches is Estrella Beach, in the northwest. Bluff Beach, on the east coast, is known for its strong waves. To the north is the rocky Pájaro Island, which is home to the rare Ethereal Junco. In the city, there is the Simón Bolívar Park, where local crafts are sold.