As our history reveal since the beginning of the conquer of the American Continent, Panama was considered as a transit place, until our days Panama continue to be a place for transit, which give us a variety of  races, religions and cultures all in one place.  Our cosmopolitan city will offer you almost anything you could look for.  In the pictures below, you will get an idea of some of the beautiful beaches and places to go and enjoy the nature as well as some historical sites and monuments.  There is  also some views of the Panama City Bay and some other interesting places to visit.

TAKE A LOOK OF SOME  OF OUR BEAUTIFUL PLACES

Gorgona Beach

Another view of Gorgona Beach a beautiful beach just 45 minutes from the Panama City on the Pacific side

Some other angle of the
Gorgona Beach, a quiet place to spend great times and enjoy the beauty of the nature.

View of an early morning picture of Mamey Island.  Mamey island is located on the Atlantic side and is about two hours from Panama City.
This is an excelent place for scuba diving

Mamey island

The other side of Mamey Island

Rio Mar Beach an hour away from Panama City  on the Pacific side.

Sunset over Veracruz 20 minutes away Panama City on the Pacific side

Bridge of the Americas

Country Club El Carrizal 25 minutes from Panama City

An example of Colonial Architecture in the downtown area of Panama City

Our National Theatre another great example of Colonial Architecture

"Palacio de las Garzas"
our Presidential House named this way because of the Herons that live in there.

"La Pollera"  our typical dress

Posada del Cerro La Vieja, located in Chiguiri,  Province of Cocle about three hours from Panama City.

Posada del Cerro La Vieja, summer camp for kids

Monument to
Vasco Nuņez de Balboa
located in the
Balboa's Avenue
Panama City

View of the Panama City
Bay

Fisherman's boats on the Panama City Bay

Downtown PanamaCity, San Felipe Area, B Avenue

View of Las Bovedas, Plaza de Francia, downtown Panama City, San Felipe area

Another view of Las Bovedas, Plaza de Francia and the Rooster Monument on the back of the monuments of the engineers of The Canal

Monument to Simon Bolivar
located in the Plaza Bolivar,
downtown Panama City
San Felipe Area
In the back is seen the Church of San Francisco de Asis

The Administration Building
Panama Canal
Ancon District

Beacon on the entrance to the Canal, underneath the Bridge of Americas

On the way to Gamboa where new resorts are been build actually

Taboga Island also called The Island of the Flowers located in the Pacific Ocean about two hours in boat from Panama City

View of what is left of The Camino de Cruces

Mola made by a Kuna indian

Photos taken by:  Maria Sucre de Wills
Use only by permission

E-mail:  mswhot@yahoo.com