The Let's Enjoy Panama Journal

Your ultimate guide
to discovering Panama

The best trips begin long before your flight lands. Our travel guides help you discover the real Panama — from hidden gems and local traditions to travel tips, wildlife, history, and unforgettable experiences, written by people who know and love this country.

Guides published
8 in-depth guides
Destination Guide
2
Experiences
3
Culture
1
Travel Planning
2
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A ship in the Panama Canal locks beside the streets of Casco Antiguo and the city skyline
Destination Guide7 min read

Why Panama Should Be Your Next Travel Destination: A Country That Has It All

Discover why Panama is one of the best destinations in Central America. Explore vibrant cities, tropical islands, wildlife, rainforests, the Panama Canal, and unforgettable adventures.

Updated Jul 2026Read
Visitors photographing the cathedral on Plaza Mayor in Casco Antiguo at sunset
Destination Guide9 min read

10 Best Things to Do in Panama (2026 Guide)

From the Miraflores Locks to San Blas, Casco Antiguo to Monkey Island — the ten experiences that deserve a place on every Panama itinerary.

Caribbean TourRead
Travellers joining an Emberá welcome dance inside the village gathering house
Travel Planning9 min read

Is Panama Safe to Visit? Why Millions of Travelers Choose Panama Every Year (2026 Guide)

Is Panama safe for tourists? Discover why millions of travelers visit Panama every year, learn about safety, tourist areas, local tips, and why Panama is one of the best destinations in Latin America.

Updated Jul 2026Read
An Emberá family with their children during an ordinary afternoon in the village
Culture8 min read

Who Are the Emberá People? Discover One of Panama's Most Fascinating Indigenous Cultures

Discover the fascinating Emberá people of Panama. Learn about their traditions, rainforest lifestyle, ancestral knowledge, and why visiting an Emberá community is one of the country's most unforgettable experiences.

Emberá Village & Waterfall ExperienceRead
The Emberá community gathered with drums to welcome visitors to the village
Experiences8 min read

Emberá Village & Waterfall Experience: Discover the Heart of Panama's Living Culture

Travel by dugout canoe through the Chagres rainforest, swim beneath a hidden jungle waterfall, and spend the day with the Emberá people — one of Panama's most authentic cultural experiences.

Emberá Village & Waterfall ExperienceRead
Colonial balconies and the cathedral tower on a street in Casco Antiguo at sunset
Experiences8 min read

Panama City & Canal Tour: Discover the Story of a Nation That Changed the World

One day, four landmarks: modern Panama City, the UNESCO streets of Casco Antiguo, the Amador Causeway, and the Miraflores Locks of the Panama Canal.

Panama City & Canal TourRead
Three white-faced capuchin monkeys on a branch in the rainforest canopy
Experiences7 min read

Monkey Island Panama Tour: Sail Through the Panama Canal and Meet Wild Monkeys in Their Natural Habitat

Cruise the Panama Canal on Gatun Lake, pass beside giant cargo ships, and meet wild capuchins, tamarins and howler monkeys living freely in the rainforest islands.

Monkey Island & Gatun Lake ExcursionRead
An Emberá host laying out the traditional fruit and fish lunch prepared for visitors
Travel Planning9 min read

Why Choose Let's Enjoy Panama? The Difference Between Taking a Tour and Living an Authentic Panamanian Experience

Discover why thousands of travelers choose Let's Enjoy Panama for unforgettable experiences. With over 15 years of experience, passionate local guides, comfortable transportation, and authentic adventures, we'll help you experience the very best of Panama.

Updated Jul 2026Read
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Every guide here
began as a real day out.

The canal, the Chagres, the Emberá village, Gatun Lake — we run these routes every week. Tell us what caught your attention and we will build the day around it.

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