Panamá
Panamá is the connector and the divider of the South and the North. The East and the West are seamlessly intertwined by the immense amount of trade flowing through the Panama Canal. If you want to find the crossroads of the Americas -- this is it.
This country is known for its money and trade, but its scenery is truly remarkable and underrated. The Pacific beaches are colored with pale blue waters, deep green jungles and black and white sand. Steep hills ascend quickly from the coast. Jagged rocks jut out from the mountains, giving any climber a clear view down to the pale blue waters of the tropical Pacific below. Continue to the north about an hour more and suddenly the aquamarine Caribbean comes into view.
Panamá City's vibrant Casco Viejo truly feels like stepping back in time. The streets are full of artisanal boutiques, lively bars and restaurants. However, the immense skyscrapers looming just across the water reminds you what truly runs this city.
