Frommers New in 2007, an excellent guide book, especially helpful for the upscale traveler. Lonely Planet Panama Author Scott Doggett has written an extremely thorough, informative and fun guidebook. It is the definitive guide and a must if you are coming to Panama for more than a short business trip.
Adventures in Nature Panama by William Friar is another excellent country guide with an emphasis helpful to those who love nature and adventure.
The Path Between the Seas The Creation of the Panama Canal by Pulitzer-prize winning historian David McCullough is a great read even if you are not coming to Panama. It reads like an historical novel too good to put down and too incredible to be true, but it all is. It will give you a feel for Panama the country - people, culture, weather, fauna, terrain, politics, history and geological destiny. It is also a moving and at times awesome description of the American know-how that made the impossible dream of the Panama Canal come true.
The Guide to the Birds of Panama by Robert Ridgely and John Gwynn Jr. A súperlative guide to Panama's amazing bird population-944 recorded bird species, more than the USA and Canada combined.
Don’t Kill The Cow Too Quick-By Malcolm Henderson
This book is a must-read for all Panamaphiles. The author manages to catch so much of what we love and what sometimes frustrates us about life in Panama. A readable sometimes hilarious account of the first six years of an Englishman’s experiences living in Bocas del Toro. Taking on the twin projects of building an unconventional house in Bocas town and establishing an organic farm on the shores of a distant lagoon, the author reveals many of the challenges facing ex pats as they settle in Panama. A close friend with members of the local community he shares his observation of their life styles and traditions. Told with humor and love, the book reads like a novel and imparts valuable lessons to those who follow in the author’s footsteps.
In Panama you can find this book at Gran Morrison and Arrocha.
The above books are all available on Amazon.com.
Available locally and by international mail:
Living in Panama is an invaluable guide to anyone just arriving, relocating for business or a local looking for insider information. Available from the publisher as well as local stores all over Panama at $16.95 and in the US at $19.95. or order direct email : amcham@panamcham.com , Fax 011-507-223-3508, Telephone 011-507 269 3881, Visa or Master Card, card number, 4-digit security code, expiration date name and address for shipping. $16.95 per book, $4.00 shipping US, $9.00 International shipping. For further information email: stspanama@pobox.com . Mail orders: PO Box 168 Balboa, Panama, Republic of Panama, make checks payable to American Chamber of Commerce
Panama - The Country- A stunning 263 page coffee table book with beautiful photos of every aspect of Panama from nature, to Indian culture to the business sector and country information. Available only in Panama. You can find it in Gran Morrison variety stores or call Alfredo Maiquez of Nature and Travel Photography- 507.214.4256
The Panama Planner- A beautiful 56 page full color Panama travel guide. A limited quantity are available at the offices of Panamainfo.com. Minimum purchase: 10 Planners. In Panama City call: 507.315.0609.
The Panama Cruising Guide-by Eric Bauhaus/Sailors Publications. This book is written by a young Dutch sea captain who was sailing around the world in his yacht when he happened upon Panama. Like many yacht folks before him, he fell head over heels in love with the incomparably picturesque Atlantic archipelago of San Blas and its 365 perfect islands and colorful Kuna indian villages. Finding Panama a safe, interesting and beautiful yachting destination, he saw the need for a Panama sailing guide. Complete with detailed instructions on how to cross the Panama Canal. Available at bookstores in Panama and in the USA and Europe.
| Panamainfo recommends these books from Amazon.com: 
Frommer's Panama
New Edition Lonely
Planet Panama
Adventures
in Nature Panama
The Path Between Seas
The Birds of Panama
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