Before I visited Panama to improve my Spanish, the only thing I knew about this Central American country was the Panama Canal and it being a transportation gateway.
Travel photography also keeps me walking, and I wasn’t sure what else I was going to capture in Panama.
I was surprised there was so much beauty in Panama.
And here are some of my travel photography adventures in Panama.
Of course I included a photo of the Panama Canal.
How I did not know about the San Blas Islands before visiting Panama is still a puzzle. The archipelago consists of 378 islands inhabited by the Kuna Tribe. If you’re a beginner photographer, it’s not possible to take a bad photo here.And what’s a country without its amazing people – nothing.I made a cityscape photograph of Panama City from Cinta Costera. The place is bustling with locals, street food, and entertainment. There is even a children’s playground for those who are family conscious.I went on an altitude changing hike in Boquete’s cloud forest. There are waterfalls to capture (or get wet in). If you want a real challenge, then hike up Baru Volcano at night and watch the sunset in the morning.Perhaps the best location in Bocas del Toro, Cayo Zapatilla offers a photoshoot-ready beach. The location doesn’t have many people, so it was easy to take a snap without a bunch of tourists in the background.
Since I travel long-term, carrying around photography equipment is challenging. Right now, I don’t use my telephoto lens. But if you’re serious about photographing Panama, then consider getting a telephoto lens to photograph wildlife or an underwater camera for marine life. There are dolphins, sloths, stingrays (careful), howler monkeys, birds, etc., to capture moments.
