Ulysses Travel Guide: Panama

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Famous for its impressive canal and its diverse ethnic and cultural environment, Panama offers magnificent beaches on two different oceans. This guide will help the traveler discover an infinite variety of landscapes with unequalled flora and fauna.

SYNOPSIS

Envisioned by Charles V, King of Spain, begun by the French and completed by the United States, the Panama Canal is celebrating the millennium in a very special way as it reverts to the country where it was born. The third edition of the Ulysses Travel Guide Panama not only takes you to see this marvelous work of engineering but also to Ciudad de Panama, the vibrant capital of the Panamanian isthmus and a cosmopolitan city with a rich history.

Beyond the Canal, Ulysses leads you to the land of the Kunas and their fascinating traditions; up to the western highlands in search of the quetzal; on the discovery of the Azuero Peninsula and its customs; along the crystal-clear waters of the Caribbean coast, where sea turtles come to lay their eggs; and to historic sites so unique, they are listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. This guide also contains detailed descriptions of all the attractions, star-rated so you can spot the must-sees at a glance. In-depth coverage of Panama's national parks, revealing all their riches.