Panama and 5 places you can visit with Copa Airlines Stopover Program

Did you know that by using the Copa Airlines Stopover program you can take advantage of the connection you make in Panama and stay up to 7 days and 6 nights to enjoy this destination with the same ticket and at no additional cost? Well, now that you know it, you should also know that Panama is one of the most coveted destinations in international tourism for having great natural and cultural attractions, its wide variety of plans, landscapes and its extensive tourist offer, in addition to being able to admire in the same day, the Pacific Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean.

Below, we will tell you everything you can enjoy by making use of this benefit.

The Amador Causeway

One of the most popular places in Panama City is the Amador Causeway, also known as the Causeway, and that is because it has numerous recreational facilities, such as restaurants, cafes, boutiques and a convention center, as well as a paved sidewalk, widely used for walking, jogging or cycling.

Its construction dates back to 1913, as part of a U.S. military complex called “Fort Amador”, which was established with the objective of protecting the entrance to the Panama Canal. Even today, you can still see some of the vestiges of the military installations on the islands. Besides contemplating a beautiful coastal landscape, you have the opportunity to taste national and international food, buy handicrafts, a marine exhibition center and the Punta Culebra Natural Center, dedicated to the exploration and protection of marine ecosystems.

San Blas Islands

Guna Yala is an indigenous territory governed by the Guna people. The territory consists of a narrow strip of land on the Caribbean side of the country, as well as an archipelago of 365 islands, of which only 50 are inhabited by the Guna. The islands of Guna Yala are also known as the San Blas Islands, which are considered a top destination in Panama due to their well-protected natural beauty, managed by the indigenous Guna people.

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These islands are characterized by white sands and crystal clear waters, which undoubtedly makes this one of the most sought after destinations for domestic and international tourists. In this beautiful place, you can enjoy the tranquility of being in the middle of the Caribbean Sea, fall in love with the natural pools, palm trees, and abundant starfish that you will find here, and besides that you will have the possibility to enjoy water activities such as swimming, snorkeling and kayaking.

The Panama Canal

The Panama Canal is one of the most important tourist and business points, not only in the continent but in the world, since it connects the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, and has an extension of 80 kilometers that crosses the continental divide. When you get to the Canal, you can visit the observation platforms and museums where it is explained how it was built and expanded, you can also go on boat and kayak excursions with specialized tours. It is consecrated as one of the 7 wonders of the modern world, and receives boats continuously.

Casco Antiguo

The oldest and most colonial area of Panama City is the Casco Antiguo, a treasured relic. That is why it was declared by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Located in the San Felipe neighborhood, you can travel back in time by staying in contact with the colorful colonial architecture houses, cobblestone streets, squares, churches and museums.

In the Casco Antiguo of Panama you will find the most striking cultural proposals, being this the place where you will learn more about the history of the country.

Coiba National Park

Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2005, Coiba National Park is a marine reserve located off the Pacific coast of Panama in the Gulf of Chiriqui. Because it was a penal colony, access to the island was historically limited, allowing much of the area’s natural resources to survive intact. Today, the marine park has one of the greatest biological diversities in the world.

If you don’t like to dive, enjoy the local wildlife and go on a whale watching excursion or hike through the island’s virgin jungle. Meet more than 147 species of birds, as well as monkeys, crocodiles and iguanas. Although, if surfing is your thing, this is the perfect place for you: the beaches around Coiba offer some of the best and most consistent waves in Central America.

These are just some of the plans you can make when visiting Panama using Copa Airlines’ Stopover service, which allows you to visit and explore 2 destinations in a single trip.