If you have a passion for delving into the history, people, customs, and beliefs of a place before you travel, then you’re in for a treat! Our certified Interpretative Naturalist Guides have curated a selection of recommended books about Panama.

These selected books are designed to provide visitors with a richer understanding of the destination and offer insights into the cultural nuances that can enrich your overall travel experience. If reading isn’t your cup of tea, fret not – our guides are walking encyclopedias when it comes to all things Panama.

Wishing you enjoyable reading and safe travels!

Some of our favorite books are:

Culture:

_ Inside Panama: Barry, Tom
_ Festivales Folkloricos de Panamá: Jaén Espinosa, Marino

_ Artesanías de Panamá: Cordero Peréz, Dolores

_ Tach Cocina Autóctona Panameña: Collins, Charlie

_ Herencias de Azuero: Urriola Hernández, Osvaldo Xavier

History:

_Path Between the Seas: McCullough, David

_Emperors in the Jungle: Lindsay-Poland, John

_Panama Fever: Parker, Matthew

_ People of African Ancestry Panama 1501-1012 : Melva Lowe De Godin

_ Vasco Nuñez de Balboa: : Aritio Luis Blas

Natural History:

_ A Netropical Companion: Kricher, John

_ Birds of Tropical America: Hilty, Steven

_ Tropical Nature: Forsyth, Adrian and Miyata, Ken

Guides: 

_ Trees and Shrubs of Panama: Carrasquilla R., Luis G.

_ Reef Fish Identification Florida Caribbean Bahamas: Humann, Paul & Deloach, Ned

_ Las Serpientes de Panama: Batista, Abel & Miranda, Madian

_ Birds of Panama A Field Guide: Angehr, George R & Dean Robert

There are numerous books that delve into Panama’s rich natural and cultural heritage. It would be an endless task to name all of them. If you have a specific topic in mind, feel free to contact our travel designers and ask for a reading recommendation.,