In 1989, troops loyal to Panamanian strongman General Manuel Antonio Noriega crushed a coup attempt by junior officers.

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But even Panamanians who cheered the 1989 U.S. invasion that overthrew strongman General Manuel Antonio Noriega consider the completed handover a point of national pride.

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Adventure is just steps from your second accommodation, the elegant Parador Resort and Spa in Manuel Antonio, where you'll spend the next four evenings in a Tropical Superior Room.

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