Panama City is the capital of the Republic of Panama, a small country located in Central America. Since its discovery in 1501, this narrow isthmus was destined to become a hub for international commerce. The Kings of Spain were fully aware of this fact and took full advantage by using Panama City as its main commercial settlement in the New World.
The United States also saw the potential of Panama as a strategic spot to build a military canal to move its navy from one ocean to the other, thus increasing its military power during the beginning of the Twentieth Century. The Panama Canal has played an important part in the history of Panama and a vital economic resource.
Panama City is located on the Pacific Ocean bathed by the calm waters of the Panama Bay. A scenic highway borders the city next to the bay. This area became one the most modern sections of Panama City, after the building of the Cinta Costera (Coastal Strip) which was recently expanded to reach the Old Shell (Casco Viejo). A third expansion is in the works to extend the Coastal Strip to El Chorrillo where a modern convention center will be built in the near future.
Exercising while breathing fresh air from the ocean is one the favorites activities of many Panamanians. You can see whole families walking through the Cinta Costera during the weekends. It’s the place to be and to take photographs, if you ask me. I was there last week because I wanted to see the recently built expansion of the Cinta Costera. It was an exciting photo walk.
Below are some of the pictures of the Panama Bay and Punta Paitilla taken from the Cinta Costera. It was an early Sunday morning and the color of the sky was absolutely gorgeous. Please enjoy the calm waters of the bay and the soft tones of blue, both of the ocean and the sky. Here we go.
- Photograph of the calm waters of Panama Bay with Punta Paitilla in the background towards your left. Photo ©Omar Upegui R.
- Photograph of Punta Paitilla in the background and the Muelle Inglés where fishing vessels supply fresh fish and other marine products to the Seafood Market. Photo ©Omar Upegui R.
- View of the Panama Bay on the Pacific Ocean in front of the Balboa Avenue in Panama City, Panama. Take notice of the small fishing boats floating on the water. Photo ©Omar Upegui R.
- Photograph of the Panama Bay in front of Panama City, Panama. The pictures were taken early in the morning before the sun was up. Photo ©Omar Upegui R.
- Photograph of the Muelle Inglés (British Pier) with its bright red roof. This small pier is located next to the Panama Seafood Market. Photo ©Omar Upegui R.
- Another picture of the small pier with the modern buildings of Punta Paitilla in the background. Photo ©Omar Upegui R.
If you enjoy walking near the sea, or in some way or another related to the sea, I know you will find these pictures familiar. Good Day.
Muy buenas fotos. Mi favorita, la primera. Saludos a todos.
Hola Hilda:
Me alegra mucho saber de usted. Espero que los aguaceros no la hayan perjudicado. Entiendo que Boquete y Cerro Punta han tenido muchas dificultades.
Me encanta saber que le gustaron las fotografías. Tengo varias más en el baúl de fotografías de Panamá.
Abrazos,
Omar.-
Omar:
Desde donde tomo las dos ultimas fotos?
Jaime^
Hola Jaime:
Las dos últimas fotos fueron tomadas desde la azotea de un edificio ubicado en el Casco Viejo. Se utilizó el “Zoom” de la cámara para acercar la imagen.
Saludos,
Omar.-
Hola Don Omar!
Gracias por sus buenos deseos, vienen a tiempo. Acá los aguaceros han disminuído desde ayer. Hay mucha humedad y seguiré buscando un deshumidificador a precio razonable. Ví uno pequeño cuyo mecanismo no acabé de comprender, es a base de piedra¿…? pero no leí las letras pequeñas porque me fui sin lentes.
Feliz fin de semana junto a Aura y los niños,
Hola Hilda:
Parece que los aguaceros han bajado su intensidad en el resto del país, aunque en la capital continúa lloviendo intermitentemente. Hace mucho frío durante las mañanas. Cuando salgo, siempre llevo un abrigo por el intenso frío dentro de los supermercados y/o tiendas.
Que Usted también disfrute de los días de fin de semana. Pronto se acerca el Día de las Madres, Navidad y Año Nuevo. Mucha actividad social en los días venideros.
Abrazos,
Omar.-