From its Caribbean and Pacific shores to its mist-covered highlands and cosmopolitan capital, Panama offers a deeply layered experience where Indigenous resilience, African legacy, and global innovation converge. It’s a land where travelers don’t just pass through—they connect.
Why visit Panama?
Panama’s attractions include the iconic Panama Canal, the historic charm of Casco Viejo, and biodiversity in Soberanía National Park. In Colón and Panama City, Afro-Antillean communities preserve traditions from Caribbean ancestors who built the canal. English Creole, Carnival pageantry, and calypso music bring the diaspora spirit to life in festivals and street corners alike.
Popular Attractions
in Panama
The Panama Canal
The Panama Canal is more than a marvel of engineering—it’s a monument to global ambition and human sacrifice. Visit the Miraflores Locks to watch colossal ships pass through this historic waterway, and explore the Afro-Antillean Museum to learn about the West Indian laborers—many of African descent—whose hands built it. Discover the hidden history of the canal zone, where innovation and injustice coexisted.
San Blas Islands (Guna Yala)
Off Panama’s Caribbean coast lies the San Blas archipelago, a collection of over 350 islands governed by the Guna people. Crystal-clear waters and untouched beaches offer idyllic views, but the real treasure is cultural immersion. Spend time with Guna families, learn about mola textile art, and engage in respectful dialogue about Indigenous autonomy and sustainability. San Blas is paradise with purpose.
Portobelo & Colón
Portobelo and Colón are cultural epicenters for Afro-Panamanians. In Portobelo, visit the Black Christ Church, a site of spiritual pilgrimage and deep historical meaning. Experience Congo culture—rooted in resistance and expressed through vibrant masks, dance, and music that blend African, Catholic, and local traditions. Nearby Colón tells stories of migration, labor, and resilience that deserve space in the global diaspora narrative.
WHY CHOOSE
LABUSA TRAVEL FOR YOUR
Panama Experience?
Deep Expertise
With long-standing relationships across Panama’s Afro-descendant and Indigenous communities, LABUSA Travel designs journeys that are guided by lived experience and cultural respect. From the streets of Casco Viejo to the stilt homes of Bocas del Toro, we connect you with Panama’s real stories—and the people who live them.
Purpose-Driven Travel
We curate trips that are not just about seeing, but about understanding. Whether you’re joining a Garífuna drumming circle, visiting an Afro-Antillean heritage center, or learning about rainforest preservation with Indigenous elders, your travel becomes a vehicle for cultural preservation, education, and mutual empowerment.
Affordable Luxury & Authentic Moments
LABUSA Travel helps you experience the richness of Panama without inflated prices. From boutique canal-view hotels to family-run beach stays and immersive community tours, our itineraries are filled with moments that matter—crafted with care, not cliché.
