Panama

Whenever I think of Panama, it's always the Canal or Panama Hats. But after exploring shore excursions on cruise sites, you learn that there's a lot more places that will gladly accept your $$. Here are some of the things you can do while visiting Panama:


Visit and learn about the Embera tribe.

See magnificent plant life such as guarumo (trumpet tree), manglillo, mangavé, espavé (wild cashew) and balsa, just to name a few.


Discover all kinds of indigenous animals including the coatimundi, peccary, howler monkey, squirrel, capybara, and sloth.


Marvel at the beautiful birds such as toucans, trogons, parrots, and momots.


Spot reptiles and amphibians such as caimans, iguanas, and dozens of species of frogs.


Witness beautifully colored butterflies, dragonflies, and cicadas.


Enjoy a visit to the frog exhibit and the serpentarium.


Learn about integral roles these resident reptiles play in tropical ecology.


Tour the Panama Canal - Go through the Miraflores Locks and Lake.


Pass through the Pedro Miguel locks and onto Gaylord Cut.


Cross the Continental Divide


Visit Fort San Geronimo, Fort San Felipe, Customs House and the Black Christ Church.


Learn the rich history of the Portobelo (Pirates’ Paradise) area

more excursions and activities can be found at carnival.com