Conmemora el comienzo de la lucha de Panamá por la independencia de España y se celebra el 10 de noviembre

The Panama Canal, a manmade pathway to connect the Atlantic to the Pacific It was constructed by the United States in order to find a waterway route between the two oceans. It was begun by France in 1881, but this venture failed by 1890. Between 1904 and 1914, the United States completed the construction. The canal uses locks to raise ships to about 85 feet above sea level and lowers them down again.

The Panama Viejo Historical Monumental Complex, also known as Panamá La Vieja, is an excellent site to appreciate the historical structures of the first Spanish city founded in Panama. Panamá La Vieja was declared a Historical Monumental Complex on December 22, 1976. The site includes the ruins of the first European settlement on the Pacific Coast of the Americas, as well as traces of the first inhabitants of the Isthmus.

The islands in Guna Yala are also known as the San Blas Islands, which are considered a top destination in Panamá due to their well-protected natural beauty, as stewarded by the native Guna people.

Casco Antiguo (Spanish for Old Quarter), also known as Casco Viejo or San Felipe, is the historic district of Panama City. Completed and settled in 1673, it was built following the near-total destruction of the original Panamá city, Panamá Viejo in 1671, when the latter was attacked by pirates.

islas de los Monos por el lago Gatún Is Located in the middle of Lake Gatun, this island is a unique and fun-filled destination that lets you get up close and personal with monkeys.These curious creatures will come right up to your boat and even jump on board in hopes of a bite of fruit. Monkey Island can only be accessed through a tour (usually from Panama City), which can be combined with a visit to the sloth sanctuary or a rainforest walk. This trip can last up to 2-3 hours and the best time to visit is during the dry season (December to April) when the weather is clear and the monkeys are the most active.

Empanadas are crescent-shaped, savory pastries made of dough and filled with a variety of ingredients.Empanada fillings can include anything from ground or shredded beef, chicken, pork, cheese, or vegetables, seasoned vibrantly, then baked to perfection.

tortillas are round, thin, flat bread made from unleavened cornmeal or, less commonly, wheat flour. Traditionally, the corn (maize) for tortillas was boiled with unslaked lime to soften the kernels and loosen the hulls.

Cicadas are made with eggs and shredded coconut, cocadas come in a variety of colors due to the modern use of food coloring, however the traditional variations are golden brown. They are often garnished with almonds, either whole or chopped.

Raspados are traditionally made from ice that's shaved, or scraped by hand with a tool called a “raspador” and topped with fruit or nut-based syrups and/or milk.

What Is Arroz Con Pollo? Arroz con pollo means "rice with chicken" in Spanish. It is a classic dish of Spain and Latin America, with many different traditional ways to prepare it.