By Sara Humphreys The Independent AFP A cut above: a barber's shop in Arraijan, near Panama City More pictures Panama's history is inextricably linked to the world's most spectacular short cut, joining the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. Yet this slender serpentine isthmus, squeezed between Costa Rica and Colombia in the tropics, has a … [Read more...]
El Valle, Panama: Rejuvenation, fine dining and music in a volcanic crater
By Roberto Brown Newsroom Panama A weekend that started with a visit to the market in El Valle to buy the legendary black earth that makes plants bloom and gardens flourish became a discovery tour of fine dining, music and rejuvenation. My companions for the day were two beautiful blondes - Kathy and Yolanda - seeking a break from the heat of the beaches. Sometimes … [Read more...]
New insurance plan for tourists to be run by Generali
A new insurance service for for tourists entering Panama through Tocumen International Airport will be operated by Generali Insurance for the next three years and is intended to bring peace of mind to tourists knowing they will be covered in case of an accident. For the first 30 days of a visit It covers health care, including the costs if a person needs to be … [Read more...]
Nomadic Matt’s Travel Guide
Nomadic Matt's Panama Travel Tips Since the creation of the world famous Panama Canal in 1914, this country has been at the heart of International shipping, connecting the Pacific with the Caribbean. Its position of lying between South and North America is quite representative of the different cultures that coexist within this small country. The skyscrapers and busy … [Read more...]