Paying tribute to Spanish adventurer Vasco Núñez de Balboa, this scenic park features a statue that depicts the explorer holding a Spanish flag in one hand and a sword in the other.

This charming old community’s churches, pedestrian walkways and historical plazas and palaces make it a must-see on any tour.

Located 15 miles from downtown Panama City, this scenic park features two hiking paths called el Charco in Gamboa and Pipeline Road, both known for excellent birding and wildlife viewing.

Located in Lake Gatun, this island gets its name for the white-faced monkeys that inhabit it.

Located right outside of downtown Panama City, this park features hiking trails and a variety of plant species and wildlife.

After Lake Mead, this is the world's largest man-made lake that forms the central part of the Panama Canal.

Featuring a small zoo and paved trails, this tropical botanical garden features Panama's national bird, the Harpy Eagle.

Panama's first national park.

This tour on the newly restored Panama Canal Railway, the western hemisphere's first transcontinental railroad, follows the east bank of the canal that offers excellent views of the waterway and rainforests along its shoreline.

Located at the north end of the Panama Canal, this 4.5-mile-long and 2.5-mile-wide bay is protected by rough seas by breakwaters at its entrance.