(Panama America) The remodeling and expansion of the Enrique Malek Airport in David, Chiriqui, have a 87% physical progress. Oldemar Patiño, manager of the work by the Civil Aviation Authority (PCA), said the expansion will increase the capacity to receive large aircraft to fly from abroad. The project, whose cost is 27.4 million, is a public investment of the National … [Read more...]
New Restaurant in Casco Viejo: L`Osteria
(Arco Properties) Last night, casqueños gathered at L`Osteria, the new restaurant at Casa del Horno. Beautiful calicanto stone walls give you a cozy ambiance: perfect for homemade Italian cuisine by chef Barbara. Lâosteria: from the Latin âhospesâ meaning âguestâ. A public place which served drinks; … [Read more...]
Panama real estate bargains still can be found, if you know where to look.
(International Living) Iâm sad to report that most visitors to Panama never leave the capital city. But if youâre willing to look beyond the city skyline, a world of choice awaits. This is a country roughly the size of South Carolina, so you neednât go far to find idyllic mountain, beach, and valley hideaways with a âso close, yet so far awayâ feel. Whether youâre looking … [Read more...]
Expat couple calls Panama their new home
(International Living) Other expats thought we were crazy. Six months ago we moved to Panama. We knew that we didnât want to live in a gated community. For us, it just made more sense to live among the locals where we could immerse ourselves in the culture and get to know everyone. We also hoped it would help improve our Spanish by forcing us to talk to our neighbors. The … [Read more...]
Amble Resorts Isla Palenque Internsip Contest Now Open
(The Sacramento Bee) The Resort at Isla Palenque opened submissions today for their Island Intern Contest, an online video competition in which adventure-seekers nationwide vie for the opportunity to spend their summer living on a tropical island in Panama. Reporting for work on a 400-acre jungle paradise located in the Gulf of Chiriqui, the Isla Palenque Island Intern will … [Read more...]