This Central American Country Has Incredible Rain Forests, Beaches, and Wildlife—How to Plan Your Trip

This Central American Country Has Incredible Rain Forests, Beaches, and Wildlife—How to Plan Your Trip

Rich in natural beauty but often overlooked by visitors, Panama is finally coming into its own.Casita Mirador, complete with plunge pool and a view of Gulf of Chiriquí­, at Islas Secas. Cristóbal PalmaOur helicopter swooped skyward with an easy bound and Panama City came into view almost instantly—hundreds of gleaming skyscrapers silhouetted against the Pacific. A dozen ships queued neatly, waiting to enter the world’s most aesthetically pleasin…