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TOURISM IN PANAMA - Coggle Diagram
TOURISM IN PANAMA
Geographic data of Panama
Main orographic and fluvial accidents
It has a very irregular geography where lowlands and hills predominate.
climates and temperatures
The climate, except in the higher temperate zones, is typically tropical, with constant and high temperatures throughout the year.
Length and characteristics of the coasts
Panama has two extensive coastlines facing 1,518 islands. the Caribbean coast with an extension of 1,287 km2 and the Pacific with 1,700 km2
Geographic limits
To the north it limits with the Caribbean, to the south with the Pacific Ocean, to the east with the Republic of Colombia and to the west with the Republic of Costa Rica.
Tourist features and business opportunities
Number of international tourists: 528,868 (Panamanian Institute of Tourism, 2003
number of travel agencies 137
number of hotel rooms 13,831 (OMT,99)
Number of international tourists: 528,868 (Panamanian Institute of Tourism, 2003
Tourism business opportunities
documentation
Panamanian authorities require foreigners who wish to enter the country.
customs requirements
The documents required to process the importation of products are the import declaration, commercial invoice, consult invoice.
Sanitary recommendations
It does not require any vaccination but for long stays it is recommended to be vaccinated against yellow fever and tetanus
Tourist activities of interest
Active Tourism Nature
Ecotourism: Panama has 49 parks, reserves and refuges including five national parks less than two hours from Panama City
Fishing is one of the main sports activities carried out in the country and can be practiced both in the open sea and in rivers or lakes.
Nautical tourism / beaches
Panama is characterized by having dozens of kilometers of beaches spread over two different coasts, according to the characteristics of the sea.