Panama has a cosmopolitan capital city, incredible rainforest and some of the finest snorkeling, birding and deep-sea fishing in the world. It is known internationally for its canal, the 1989 US invasion and the name it donated to a style of headgear. A proud prosperous nation that honors its seven Indian tribes and its rich Spanish legacy, Panama city enthusiastically embraces visitors. The city offers Spanish colonial ruins, excellent museums, beautiful parks, and a breathtaking skyline. Visitors can spend hours watching cruise ships and freighters moving through the Canal.