(ctpost.com) It reminded us of the opening scene of "Fantasy Island." As soon as our boat arrived at the Cala Mia dock on the island of Boca Brava, Panama, two hotel workers welcomed us to the property. No, they weren't Mr. Roarke and Tattoo, but we were somewhere in the Pacific Ocean. During this, our second visit to Panama, we decided we would try to do what every … [Read more...]
Panama whale watching: Humpbacks get close to visitors
(Charlotte Observer) Anne Gordon de Barrigon, 53, has lived in Panama for 7 1/2 years; she operates Whale Watching Panama ( www.whale watching panama.com ), which offers whale- and dolphin-watching trips. The Seattle-area native trained animals for movies and TV. She fell in love with Panama while on a shoot in the jungle, and decided to stay there. Q: When is whale-watching … [Read more...]
Barriles, a journey into the past of Panama
(Prensa.com) In the vicinity of Baru volcano in the province of Chiriqui, is a window that connects the past, an archaeological site describes the history of Aboriginal people who lived 300 years before Christ. These are the traces left Barriles culture, whose inhabitants disappeared with the first eruption of Baru volcano, 600 years after Christ. Barriles culture is … [Read more...]
Panama: More than just a canal
(Jewish Chronicle) With its skyscrapers and coastal setting, Panama City, the capital of the Republic of Panama, looks a little like Miami. But, look a little closer and you discover that Panama is still a Third World country in the throes of reinventing itself as a hot spot for tourists and a financial hub. And this is why this country, a melting pot of cultures, is an … [Read more...]
Panama’s 2011-2012 cruise ship season is taking shape,
(Prensa.com) Panama's 2011-2012 cruise ship season is taking shape, with one line cutting back on its departures next year. Royal Caribbean's Grandeur of the Seas will return for dates starting in October, while Pullmantur will use a new ship, Horizon, that has a slightly larger capacity (1,828 passengers) than the ship it used last year, Ocean Dream, (1,422 … [Read more...]