Panama is positioning itself as a diverse and high-quality tourist destination
During the conference "Discover More about Panama", held in Buenos Aires, the ambassador of Panama in Argentina, Juan Luis Correa, presented the multiple tourist attractions of the country, highlighting its natural and cultural wealth and its growing hotel infrastructure
In this context, the Panamanian ambassador to Argentina, Juan Luis Correa, shared a comprehensive overview of the country's tourism offering, focusing on its geographic and cultural diversity and its evolution as a high-end destination.
Correa emphasized that Panama has more than 1,000 islands, 95% of which are uninhabited due to a constitutional provision that prohibits private ownership. Some of these islands, however, are inhabited by communities with their own cultures, such as the Guna in the San Blas archipelago (Guna Yala), who independently manage local tourism.
Among the destinations mentioned, Contadora Island, famous since the 1960s, stood out, along with other areas of the Caribbean and the Panamanian Pacific where new tourism projects are being developed. The capital has also strengthened its hotel capacity, with approximately 20,000 rooms available.
Regarding Argentina's presence in Panama, the ambassador mentioned key investments in the hotel sector, such as the Decameron chain—founded by Argentine Lucio García Mancilla—and new projects in Bocas del Toro with the participation of Argentine businessmen.
Panama seeks to differentiate itself from other destinations in the region by promoting mid- and high-end tourism, with modern infrastructure and first-class natural attractions. These include activities such as surfing, jungle canopy tours, bird and butterfly watching, and unique biodiversity.
The country also offers safe conditions for family tourism, with multiple options for children and young people. The Panama Canal remains one of its main attractions, with visitor centers such as Miraflores and Agua Clara, where you can observe the transit of ships and learn about the history of its construction through immersive experiences.
Finally, Correa emphasized the importance of the canal's expansion, which now allows the passage of larger ships through a system that saves up to 40% of water per transit, making this engineering marvel a key element of the country's tourist and economic appeal.
“Panama is much more than a canal,” the ambassador concluded, inviting those present to visit and discover the country's wealth firsthand.