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There Is More to Panama Than Just the Canal

Kay K. | August 14, 2017

Panama

Panama is a hidden gem in Central America most famous for the Panama Canal, an engineering marvel which connects the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic through a series of locks. There is so much more to Panama than the canal, this Latin American country is rich with both culture and history. Here are 6 reasons to make Panama your next EF Tour.

It’s easy to fall in love with this hidden gem of Central America. So what are you waiting for? Check out our Panama Tours today!

Kay K.

Kay K.

Kay is a Middle School Spanish World Cultures Teacher. She first traveled with EF to Costa Rica in 2009 and has been leading student groups every Summer since. Kay believes that students should experience travel to help broaden their perspectives and allow them to see firsthand how tolerant, global and open-minded we should all strive to become.

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