Panama

A vibrant fusion of natural beauty and cultural diversity, Panama is far more than its iconic canal. With a rich blend of indigenous traditions and modern influences, it stands as a dynamic crossroads of the Americas. From lush rainforests and pristine beaches to bustling cities and tranquil islands, Panama’s diverse landscapes and lively culture offer something for every traveler, whether seeking adventure, relaxation, or discovery.

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São Miguel do Gostoso

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Discover accommodations, restaurants, shops and activities that are committed to sustainability. Their efforts are summarised in a SCORECARD (click on the picture). For the Good Travel Seal, the higher the number of stars or the level (level 3 is the highest), the more aspects of sustainability are checked by an independent auditor.

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Tours Panamá al Natural

Good Travel Seal Level 1

We are a Travel Agency founded in 2010.
We are proud in offering a different, authentic and emotionally rich tourism service.
Committed to sustainability, our efforts are focused on evoking genuine emotions and providing experiences to travelers through active and participatory tourism in a didactic way, preserving the authenticity and natural beauty of the diverse regions of Panama.

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(expired) Shana Travel - Panama

Good Travel Seal Level 2

Shana Travel, your perfect vacation partner with a focus on conservation, communities, and commerce, creating signature experiences that put our Travelers in the right place at the right time all year round in Panama. . Our local personnel are a highly devoted team of specialists with unmatched knowledge on the ground. They have all lived, guided, or discovered enormously in their shared destinations. At Shana Travel, we endeavor to design signature itineraries that excite our discerning travelers and actively support grass-roots projects in our chosen destinations. Please note that the majority of our experiences are tailored to the specific requirements. Whether you are looking for a point-to-point transfer, local excursions, memorable experiences, sweet family moments, or group relaxation – we are equally privileged to handle excellently specialist requirements- whether you are looking for bird watching experience or honeymooners departures. Looking forward to assisting you soon!

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GOOD PRACTICE STORIES

Get inspired with stories from places and people that are acting for a fair and responsible tourism

Diamantina

Diamantina’s carnival is a strong cultural reference for the people of Diamantina and popularly appropriated by the national tourism market. Carnival brought many important social, environmental, cultural and economic impacts to the municipality as a recreation of its characteristics from mass tourism to prioritizing family tourists and valuing the local community and culture.
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Bombinhas

A small Bombinhas municipality ensured the livelihood by agriculture and artisanal fishing of mullet for a long time. Several actions and public policies have been developed to safeguard the heritage of artisanal fishing and now it is in the identity of the people and the pride of belonging is present in the daily life of the community.
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Corguinho

Started its constriction in 1997, The city Cidade Zigurats showcase sustainable city model and resilience to climate change. They have own economic system, produce their own food within the community and each unique buildings are designed based on research in architecture. Tourism in this city is based on what nature offers.
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Capitólio

A story of small city that used tourism as a means to eliminating illegal activities and protect their restored environments. Capitólio is a small town where Quartzite was formerly extracted now known for the several tourist complexes with waterfalls and the boat rides on Furnas Lake.
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Itá

The implementation of hydroelectric plant of Itá made residents completely relocate and demolite all existing historical buildings. The relocated historical buildings are now playing role as a cultural reference of Itá to tourists and promoting community integration and valuing the trajectory of their ancestors.
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Orleans

The Princess Isabel Outdoors Museum, located in the town of Orleans in Southern Brazil. It is the first open air museum in Latin America, presenting a traditional characteristics of small colonial industries while also encouraged cultural projects and actions involving the community.
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Pedro Gomes

Pedro Gomes, famous for its beautiful waterfall and trail, adapted a Mude 1 Hábito (change 1 habit) program to make environmental preservation part of their life. The program involved the entire population of Pedro Gomes with actions aimed at raising awareness and preserving the environment.
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Tibau

The city of Tibau located in the State of Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil is famous for its 7 km of coastline that guarantees bathers safety and tranquility, Which is now under reinforcement by a joint effort at schools to strengthen the environmental awareness of the community and the actors involved in the tourism activity.
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Epitaciolândia

The Seringal Nova Esperanza Reserve, which straddles the cities of Epitaciolândia and Chapulí, is a sustainable use reserve created to protect the Brazil nut and rubber trees. Rubber is still an important activity today, not only because it supports many families, but also because it is a strategic activity for conservation and protection of forests.
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Treze Tilias

Created by a group of 85 immigrants from Austria, Treze Tirias is now one of the main tourist cities in Brazil. It is the progress, development, and employment opportunities provided by the preservation of those cultures made it possible for the city to continue its orderly development without losing the city’s character of being clean, quiet, and safe.
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Galinhos

Galinhos for tourists is a privileged places contemplated by the fauna and flora. Local schools host tourism and environmental awareness project which made it possible to provoke an awareness of the local community regarding the responsibility towards the cultural, natural, social and economic aspects of the destination.
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