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Panama - History, Culture & Food (Chapter)

This chapter contains the History, the Culture, Food & Drink, Environment and Panama Outdoors chapters from Lonely Planet's Panama guidebook.

When the land bridge that is now Panama appeared, it became a conduit for species expanding their range - first plants and animals; millions of years later, people. This chapter reveals the cultural, environmental and culinary results!

  • a full chapter on outdoor activities, including a surfers' map
  • read about the lost civilizations of Panama
  • extensive coverage of Panama's national parks and protected places

Coverage includes: History - from lost Panama to modern woes, The National Psyche, Lifestyle, Population, Sports, Multiculturalism, Media, Religion, Women in Panama, Arts, Culinary Staples & Specialties, Drinks, Where to Eat & Drink, Vegetarians & Vegans, Eating with Kids, Culinary Habits & Customs, The Land, Wildlife, National Parks, Environmental Issues, Environmental Organizations, Boat Trips, Hiking, Diving & Snorkeling, Surfing, Fishing, Cycling, Wildlife-Watching and White-Water Rafting & Kayaking.

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