(Calgary Herald) The captain’s voice, heavy with a Dutch accent, came on the loudspeaker to say our the ship would be arriving at the Panama Canal at 6 a.m. the following day. Armed with my Canon and telephoto lens, I arrived on the upper deck, where there were already about 100 people, photo fanatics of every description, gathered. The ship, Holland America’s Statendam, … [Read more...]
Punta Chame is Panama’s ecotourism site
(Prensa.com) Punta Chame is one of the tourist sites in the western sector of the province of Panama that motivates traverse to enjoy their "wonderful" natural and geography. In its beaches, for example, extreme sports are practiced, but there is also the opportunity to scrutinize their ecology, ecotourism and geographic contours of the sea surrounding Punta Chame. If … [Read more...]
Tour Panama on a doubledecker bus
Panama is a paradise for those who visit us, as there are so many attractions to visit. Now, as of February 1, Panama features the City Sightseeing services, offering the world-renowned city tour service with the flexibility and ease of its "Hop On, Hop Off" system. (visitpanama.com) The new and comfortable double-decker buses offer an exceptional panoramic view of the … [Read more...]
Eight Things to do in Panama
(Boots N All) Panamá is a charming Central American country that wallops a big bang for your buck. The currency is the U.S. dollar, even though you may get small change back in Panamanian balboas. The adventure traveler can select from a variety of activities in spectacular settings: from exploring the lush rainforests to lazing under an umbrella on sandy beaches, from … [Read more...]
Guías Express offers auto guided tours of Casco Viejo in six languages
(Arco Properties) Check out Guías Express: Perfect for travelers who like the freedom of discovering a place by themselves but also to have the information at hand. They are audioguides that come in six different languages and have information about Casco`s main historic landmarks. You can rent yours at Los Del Patio (3rd Street and Central) from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. . They cost … [Read more...]