Panama should be on your next on your travel bucket list. It is one of Central America’s best kept secret! It is easily accessible. Panama is considered the bridge of the Americas and is only a 2.5 hour flight away from Miami, and 5 hours from New York City. It is a hub for biodiversity. Panama is a tropical paradise that hosts some of the most diverse and exotic species of animals and plants of the planet. While some people just decide to visit Panama City for just a day or skip it all together before heading to one of the beach towns, it really is worth exploring.