(IrishTimes) Go Citybreak: Panama City is a busy mix of old and new, rich and poor, old Colonial buildings and high-rises, Latin traditions and US money – as well as amazing biodiversity by the Canal, says Carolyn McCarthy Grossing nearly $4 million a day, the canal, now in the hands of Panamanians, has made Panama both the richest Central American city and the … [Read more...]
Decameron Panama: Beaches, Golf and Casinos Outside of Panama City
(PanamaGringo) Decameron Panama, or The Royal Decameron Resort, Golf and Casino, is located just outside of Panama City in Farallon. This all inclusive resort has received mixed reviews from many visitors which leads me back to the issue of expectations when traveling Panama. When visiting this resort you should expect the typical Panamanian treatment and service. Your … [Read more...]
Colon Panama and Isla Grande
(PanamaGringo) Colon, Panama is the second largest city in the Republic of Panama and holds the second largest duty free port n the entire world. The city of colon was formed by Americans in the 1850’s who were working on the canal. Colon gained a huge amount of importance and wealth after the completion of the canal; however, Colon had some major health issues due to the … [Read more...]
Panama’s San Blas Islands: Caribbean seas and tribal culture
(TNTmagazine) The New York Times once said Kuna Yala – also known as San Blas - is one of the few holiday destinations that an anthropologist and a beach bum can agree on. True enough, with ancient tribal culture mixing with translucent Caribbean seas and coral reefs, you can’t really go wrong. The myth is that the expansive archipelago consists of 365 islands, one … [Read more...]
Panama: San Blas Island solitude
(The Miami Herald) John Henderson Beach on Isla Kuanidup, in Archipelago San Blas, Panama. Then the boat docks at Isla Yandup, and I’m wondering if two days are too few.Next to the tiny dock is an impossibly perfect beach 150 feet long with powdery white sand that looks cleaned by groundskeepers at Augusta National. The island is the size of a 400-meter track and covered … [Read more...]