Guys Panama in its entirety is not part of South America, although sounds nice to say the bridge connects north to South America and you just cross them by going over the bridge, it’s not so. South America begins at the eastern border with Colombia in theory and in practice. Glad you enjoyed our patch of land, hope you make it back.
Loved Panama, my second time there, the first time I sailed from Northern Colombia where I used to teach English! Interesting you say that, I was lead to believe the Southern part of the Isthmus is technically on the South American continent. It’s certainly part of the South American tectonic plate, this is where I guess it depends on your definition. Geopolitically it’s recognised as Central America as whole but part of it straddles South America along the Darian Gap atleast (if not at the bridge of the Americas).
@@GlobalTravelStoriesyeah bro, born and raised right here my whole life. Never heard of the city being in South America. Definitely that happens after the Darién gap when you hit Colombia. However I have heard other RU-vidrs having that idea, which is kinda nice 😅
@@juanluiscarbonepicard-ami5379 yeah my guide mentioned it and google also when you search for the bridge of the Americas says it, but I’d say technically you are right regardless. I just did a search on tectonics after reading your comment because I was curious. Apparently Panama sits on its own micro plate between North and South America which I found interesting.
I know, the southern part of the country straddles the North American and South American tectonic plates. You are correct though the region is known as Central America from southern Mexico down to the bottom of Panama, that’s a regional definition rather than a geographical term I believe. 😊
Couple of questions. What is the best time to visit Panama City where the weather isn't hot and humid? Also, can you survive with little Spanish and more English?
The best time to visit Panama is during the dry season, which runs from late December to April. It always helps to learn local languages when traveling but you should be able to get around just fine with English too, many people speak it fluently there!
So U.S. is not dangerous and violent? Actually that's the reason you are in Panama and also you are staying in a hostel instead of renting something on booking or airbnb.
Who said the US is not dangerous? I have seen some pretty dodgy areas visiting the United States.. we booked a hostel due to budget and proximity to the Casco Viejo area, we were quite happy with it, why would we want to rent an air bnb? Your comment is confusing..
