The Panama Carnival, officially known as Carnaval de Panam, is an annual festival held in Panama City, Panama. Celebrated before the Catholic season of Lent, it is one of the biggest and most popular carnivals in the world, attracting thousands of tourists each year.
The carnival is marked by colorful parades, live music, dancing, and general revelry. The highlight of the carnival is the “culecos,” where revelers drench each other with water. The carnival also features a variety of food and drinks, as well as local crafts and souvenirs.
