Visiting Panama for cultural purposes can be both eye opening and enticing. The unique location between North and South lends itself to such a diverse population. The fascinating history behind this country has everything to do with the evolution of the culture and should be explored.
The people of this country are where the diversity stems from. An estimated 67% of the country is primarily Spanish, 12 % are native Indians, 9 % are from Africa and 12% are of Caucasian and Chinese descent. The average life expectancy is 75 years and the primary language is Spanish.
"Volcan Baru" is a sight that many adventurers have set their hearts on climbing. This volcano has a view of both the Pacific and Carribean oceans at the summit. The going it tough and it is a hard climb to the top, definitely not for the faint hearted. When weather is bad it is recommended not to attempt the climb. Cloud cover makes visibility poor and the view hazy if at all visible. The park can be entered either on the east or the west side of the volcano.
"Sendero El Pianista" is a trial that is geared more toward the leisurely nature enthusiasts. It is a wandering trail that starts in dairy lands before ascending gradually into a humid forest. After the first 200m of this train there is a shallow creek that a hiker needs to wade through in order to continue. After this the trail is easy and steady. One can turn back at any point during this trail, just be prepared to get wet.
Dance classes are a fun way to learn a bit of Spanish culture and brush up on existing language skills. The classes are conducted in Spanish, forcing the participants to converse in Spanish. It's fun and a great way to not only converse in the language but also to meet some of the locals.
The culture scene features various festivals which deserve mention. The most famous is most probably the carnival that takes place for four days leading up to Ash Wednesday in February. It features loads of traditional parades, music, dancing and of course a lot of drinking. It is a cultural event not to be missed.
The Festival of the Black Christ is one of the more unique festivals. It is celebrated in the town of Portobelo each year on October 21st. It features a life sized Black Christ statue in the main event, a parade. Pilgrims come from all over to witness this event each year. There are also a variety of other festivals including a Jazz Festival and an Anthem Festival. Planning a visit to coincide with one of these festivals is a great way to be immersed in the culture.
Visiting panama is a great way to experience a new culture. The various traditions and heritages of its natives mix together to create an unbelievably vibrant art and culture scene which is second to none. This is one of the best destinations in the world.
The people of this country are where the diversity stems from. An estimated 67% of the country is primarily Spanish, 12 % are native Indians, 9 % are from Africa and 12% are of Caucasian and Chinese descent. The average life expectancy is 75 years and the primary language is Spanish.
"Volcan Baru" is a sight that many adventurers have set their hearts on climbing. This volcano has a view of both the Pacific and Carribean oceans at the summit. The going it tough and it is a hard climb to the top, definitely not for the faint hearted. When weather is bad it is recommended not to attempt the climb. Cloud cover makes visibility poor and the view hazy if at all visible. The park can be entered either on the east or the west side of the volcano.
"Sendero El Pianista" is a trial that is geared more toward the leisurely nature enthusiasts. It is a wandering trail that starts in dairy lands before ascending gradually into a humid forest. After the first 200m of this train there is a shallow creek that a hiker needs to wade through in order to continue. After this the trail is easy and steady. One can turn back at any point during this trail, just be prepared to get wet.
Dance classes are a fun way to learn a bit of Spanish culture and brush up on existing language skills. The classes are conducted in Spanish, forcing the participants to converse in Spanish. It's fun and a great way to not only converse in the language but also to meet some of the locals.
The culture scene features various festivals which deserve mention. The most famous is most probably the carnival that takes place for four days leading up to Ash Wednesday in February. It features loads of traditional parades, music, dancing and of course a lot of drinking. It is a cultural event not to be missed.
The Festival of the Black Christ is one of the more unique festivals. It is celebrated in the town of Portobelo each year on October 21st. It features a life sized Black Christ statue in the main event, a parade. Pilgrims come from all over to witness this event each year. There are also a variety of other festivals including a Jazz Festival and an Anthem Festival. Planning a visit to coincide with one of these festivals is a great way to be immersed in the culture.
Visiting panama is a great way to experience a new culture. The various traditions and heritages of its natives mix together to create an unbelievably vibrant art and culture scene which is second to none. This is one of the best destinations in the world.
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