10. The Panama canal is very impressive especially considering that it is nearing its 100th year of operation.
9. The canal runs 24 hours and handles more traffic now than was ever thought possible.
8. Panama has a little bit of everything from jungle rain forests to dingy port cities. Rainy mountain towns to urban cities and of course picturesque surfing beaches.
7. Howler monkeys actually do howl. One will start, and soon all you'll here is WHOO WHOO WHOO WHOO.
6. A large US presence can still be felt here especially in the canal zone in terms of culture, language and architecture.
5. Two new "post-panamax" locks will soon support even larger cargo transport through the canal boosting the canals international importance.
4. Ocean tides are strongly felt on the pacific side (around 5 meters) in contrast, the Caribbean side experiences less than a meter.
3. The island of Taboga is a favorite weekend vacation spot for visitors and locals alike. It is also a very popular hangout for motor boating enthusiasts.
2. Grocery items are comparable in price to the US if not slightly cheaper.
1. Most of the buses used for public transit here are retired american school buses wildly painted in elaborate themes and decorated inside and out to draw attention to potential passengers.
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