(Prensa.com) Contadora Island was meant to become the face of tourism on the Pacific side according to a study conducted in 1990 with the help of what is known as the Panamanian Tourism Institute, Tourism Authority now Panama. The study was unsuccessful, but Contadora Island maintains a captivating charm. The existing hotel and flight service to the island, has now added … [Read more...]
Budget Travel: Panama
(Budget Travel) I will just assume that you have never traveled to Panama, so let me begin by saying that it has a gorgeous landscape which is, for the most part, quite unspoiled. Out of a population of 3 million, more than 1.5 million live in Panama City (the rest are dispersed in little villages around the country). See photos from my trip to Panama. Now, of course, … [Read more...]
Panama: The Most Intriguing Isthmus
(Social Miami) The republic of Panama is blessed with a myriad of natural gifts, from over 1,800 islands on both Pacific and Caribbean coasts to pristine rainforests with 3% of the worldās biodiversity, all contained in an isthmus, a narrow strip of land with sea on either side squeezed between two larger areas of land. But, of course, its immediate fame rests on the 50 … [Read more...]
The Panamanian Sabbatical: Recap, Relax and Reload
(The Panama Gringo) With the definition of the āAmerican Dreamā changing and ideas regarding how weāre supposed to work and live evolving, the sabbatical can be seen as an excellent route to self discovery, renewed faith or enlightenment of sorts. The word sabbatical is derived from the Latin word sabbaticus which means āceasingā. Recent economic changes have driven many … [Read more...]
Fun and relaxation in Panama City
(Prensa.com) For the Catholic Church, Holy Week brings a period of peace and reflection. However, it is also a time when people take advantage of the days for other activities and share with your family. Visit a park, zoo, exercise, jogging or just take a tour of historical sites are some of these options. Here are the hours of some attractions for these days and the … [Read more...]