Introduction

This blog presents the experience lived in Panama and Mexico, countries visited during the Latin American mission organized by the Faculty of Administrative Sciences of the ICesi University.Some of the countries and cities visited were:

Panamá

It is a country located between the Central and South America border, this country of more than 4 million inhabitants is at the crossroads of two oceans and two continents. Getting to Panama City is very easy and convenient. Panama City, popular for its channel that joins the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, is a dynamic metropolis. It is the capital of international finance in Central America, housing some 70 banks. The buildings of Panama City mark a new urban panorama in the capital that has become the "city of skyscrapers" in Latin America.

Panamá Canal

Panama Canal, which is now 104 years old, is one of the most outstanding shows on the isthmus. The best place to see it is from the Miraflores locks. And maybe the most appropriate time to visit is before 9:30 a.m. or after 2:30 p.m., since they are the hours in which the boats pass through the canal in their north and south transit respectively.

This interoceanic highway has an extension of 80 kilometers and works as a marine shortcut to save distance, time and costs in the transport of all kinds of goods. A ship takes an average of 8 to 10 hours to transit the Panama Canal and today connects 144 sea routes that reach 1,700 ports in 160 countries.

Even the most unsuspecting visitor is amazed by its complex system of locks, which serve as water elevators by raising ships to the level of Gatun Lake, 26 meters above the sea.

México

Mexico is one of the largest countries in Latin America, both in terms of geographical spread, population or economic capacity. It has a population of 123.5 million inhabitants distributed in 31 federal states and the Federal District. Mexico is the 3rd largest economy in the Americas and the 2nd in Latin America, second only to the US and Brazil. The Mexican economy is oriented towards exports based on free trade agreements with numerous countries.

When we hear about Mexico, the first thing that comes to mind is mariachi music, tequila and spicy food; However, Mexico has much more to offer because this country is full of culture, exuberant landscapes and cities full of history.

Mexico City

Mexico City is the capital of the Mexican Republic, seat of federal powers and the most populous city in the country. Its history is centennial and its inhabitants are people committed to development, well-being, diversity, environment and economic growth.

Mexico City is one of the largest metropolises in the world and also one of the most interesting because of the great variety of tourist places it has, such as the Constitution Square, the Palace of Fine Arts, Museum of Anthropology, Coyoacán neighborhood , Xochimilco, Garibaldi Square, Basilica of Guadalupe, Chapultepec Castle, ruins of the main temple and the pyramids of Teotihuacan, amon others.

Guadalajara

Guadalajara is the capital of the state of Jalisco, and is the third most populated city in the country. The climate here is perfect, tempered with rain during the summer and a warm spring, the city can be visited at any time of the year. Guadalajara is the birthplace of Mariachis and Tequila and countless tourist sites such as Tlaquepaque, Plaza de los Mariachis, Teatro Degollado, Zapopan, among others.

San Miguel de Allende

San Miguel de Allende, a colonial city located in the central highlands of Mexico, is known for its Spanish Baroque architecture, its flourishing artistic landscape and its cultural festivals. In the cobbled historic center of the city is the parish of San Miguel Arcángel.