subject: Facts about Panama [print this page] Facts about Panama Facts about Panama
Panama is a country filled with activities. Starting in Panama City with the ruins of the ancient city, the rainforest, the Panama Canal are all an interesting visit. Throughout the country, the Carnival (held near the end of February), numerous fairs, concerts and traditional events dot the country. The country is fanatical about their national baseball league and the Panamanians such as Mariano Rivera who play in the major leagues. Soccer and basketball games are always available to be enjoyed and activities such as swimming, surfing, and fishing add to Panama tourism's appeal to the sportsman. If you are a truly avid fisherman take a charter out to the "Tuna Coast," the Panama Pacific where a large number of world records have been set in sport fishing.