Panama

Panama sits at the crossroads of the Americas, and its capital, Panama City, reflects that position in its skyline, its people, and its commerce. The economy runs on logistics, banking, and the Panama Canal, which visitors can watch in action from the Miraflores Locks visitor center. Casco Viejo offers colonial architecture, lively plazas, and waterfront dining, while the nearby Amador Causeway provides easy walks with views across the Pacific entrance to the canal. Shoppers seek out the Mercado Nacional de Artesanías for molas, the colorful textile panels made by the Guna people, along with handwoven baskets and carved tagua-nut figures.