Turismo

American University

English Working

Topic:
Tourism and Safety in Panama



Academic Year:
2012

Ecotourism in Panama

First of all know the meaning of ecotourism: Ecotourism has become an important economic activity in natural areas around the world. Provides opportunities for visitors to experience the powerful manifestations of nature and culture and learn about the importanceof biodiversity conservation and local cultures. At the same time, ecotourism generates income for conservation and economic benefits for communities living in rural and remote areas.
Panama is an authentic tourist destination and almost unexplored, where natural and its diverse ecosystems make the country a mecca for lovers of ecotourism, offers insight into the lifestyle and immerses yourself ina new culture of Latin America itself.
The tourist who travels to Panama can enjoy nature, this country is one of the places where you can enjoy ecotourism, a place teeming interesting areas to enjoy nature, animals and spend a nice holiday doing ecotourism, always be a good way to enjoy the parks, natural areas and great beaches, Panama has become a major ecotourism destination.
EcotourismActivities in Panama:
Canopy travel at high speed from high in the treetops, all adrenaline adventure, hanging in a harness for exploring the forests and wildlife of Panama.
River rafting white water of an aquatic adventure Chiriqui Viejo ideal for all levels of enthusiasts. Ideal for families to enjoy while walking stretches of the river in order to discover the rainforest.
For travelers andsurfers also an ideal place. The crystal blue waters of the Pacific coast of Panama allow to enjoy the surf while walking the long marine reefs.
Trekking: Activity where the visitor travels on foot or in a non-motorized transport, along a predefined cross country and equipped with information cards, signs and / or guided nature interpreters, whose specific purpose is the knowledge of a environment.The tours are generally of short duration and educational guidance.
Observation of flora and fauna: Observation and interpretation of plant and animal world in all its manifestations.

Panama Culture and Etiquette

The culture of Panama is the result of the fusion of different cultures that have settled in the country during its history: Spanish, Amerindian, African, West Indian, Colombian,Mexican, American, Chinese, etc. This combination can be seen in his music, gastronomy and art. In traditional dress highlights the mola, a process of reverse appliqué fabric and is made ​​by the Kuna indigenous group. It also highlights the Panamanian Pollera, a product of the Spanish heritage and considered folk costume of Panama. The Spanish influence is present in the architecture of colonialcities, especially the Old Quarter of Panama and in the central provinces of the country.
An important part of the cultural wealth of the country is in the traditions of the seven indigenous groups in Panama, which are settled in semi-autonomous territories, which kept alive their ancestral customs. These groups originating cultivate music and dancing, but his most prized cultural contribution ishis skill as craftsmen. The parts produced by some of these groups are real jewels, works of great beauty produced by an art that has its roots in pre-Columbian times. Molas of the Kuna, the beads and the Ngäbe chácaras, thumbnails of tagua and baskets of the Embera and Wounaan are of unusual delicacy.
One of the most important features in Panama is its people and how they live and interact indifferent racial groups product of history, a country of transit and of treatment and opportunities offered abroad to settle and make a new Isthmian soil life. This is, undoubtedly, one of the important aspects of city events. Panama is observable in the mixture of races, the variety of ethnic nuances, customs and creeds very particular. All this, draw a shape that results in a range of features,...