Panama may be one of the smaller countries in the world, but it’s one of the most interesting. It has a rich and varied history. Panama is home to many manmade and natural wonders. Marvels of engineering surrounded by thick rain forests and shimmering turquoise waters create a wonderful balance between the natural, modern, and…
The shimmering turquoise waters off the coast of Panama are home to many fish species. Down in the deep, you will find the biggest fighting fish in the world. Hooking into an enormous blue marlin, getting into a fighting chair, and trying to reel it in is the thrill of a lifetime. They’re called trophy…
Beautiful and exotic locations all over the world are home to trophy fish. If you make a list of the best places on earth to find gigantic fish, put Panama on it first. Located on the Pacific side of Panama, the Gulf of Chiriqui is a treasure and a sportsman’s dream come true. The gulf…
When you start packing for a trip to another country, consider the activities you want to do and what the climate is like. For instance, going on a Panama fishing trip will require different clothes than hiking up a volcano, so you’ll want to prepare accordingly. Read this guide on how to pack for Panama so that you’re ready for…
Good things come in small packages, and Panama is a perfect example of this. Slightly smaller than South Carolina, Panama is home to over 1,500 islands that are full of natural beauty, exotic wildlife, and tranquility. The country boasts uninhabited islands teeming biodiversity as well as one’s catered more toward tourists. Some of the most popular islands…
Once the Panama Canal opened in 1914, the focus of the world was fixed on Panama. It became the most important place in the world for tankers and massive ships to transport cargo all over the world. Over 100 years has passed, and the canal still shepherds ocean liners through the Isthmus of Panama, and…
Panama is a tropical paradise that everyone should visit at least once. There’s history and natural beauty everywhere you look. Where else in the world can you watch the sun rise over the Pacific Ocean and set over the Atlantic? Nowhere, as Panama is the only place in the world to view such a phenomenon. Yet another…
Fishing is a popular sport and recreational activity among Americans. The American Sportfishing Association reported that “Nearly 1 in 7 Americans take to the water with rod and reel in hand each year.” While lakes, ponds, and rivers have some fun fish that can put up a fight, they don’t compare to the beasts that patrol the…
Panama has more for the world traveler to see than just the Panama Canal. There are turquoise waters teeming with game fish, beautiful white sand beaches, and historical sites dotted throughout the country. Under those waters is where you will find what is best about Panama; a vibrant marine sanctuary full of color and life….
In 1949, a Panamanian fisherman caught the first world record Black Marlin which he captured on rod and reel. The beast weighed in at 1006 pounds, and soon after the world became aware of Panama’s fertile fishing grounds. For sport fisherman, there is no better spot in the world than the Gulf of Chiriquí. The gulf’s underwater…