The roar of the howler monkey, the squawk of the macaw - Panama's a cacophony of wildlife, both natural and manmade. Get a bellyful of tapas in Panama City, hit the rip-roaring white-water of the Rio Chiriqui, explore wild stretches of the Darién Gap then sit back and watch a flaming sunset in the laid-back Archipiélago de Bocas del Toro. Let this guide, peppered with local voices, help you discover the real Panama.
Maximize your trip with this Lonely Planet Panama Travel Guide: At once wild and sophisticated, Panama lures intrepid travelers with teeming rain forests, hundreds of jewel-like islands and the ultra-hip nightspots of its salsa-infused capital. Find your own sun-drenched beach, mingle with the Kuna Indians or dance until dawn at a frenzied fiesta – Panama offers adventure at every turn. Grab your hat and let our bestselling guide show you all the facets of Central America's undiscovered gem. GET OUT – our outdoor activities chapter gives you the scoop on surfing, snorkeling, hiking, birding and more GET BELOW THE SURFACE – informed and insightful features on history, culture and contemporary life EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY – frank, in-depth dining and entertainment reviews, from ceviche to merengue FIND YOUR WAY – 73 easy-to-use maps, more than any other guidebook to Panama LEARN THE LINGO – earn smiles from the locals with our handy Spanish language section
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