(Saveur) The Pan-American Highway is less a road than a 30,000-mile-long spiderweb. Its threads run through 14 countries, from the United States to Argentina. But there’s a 100-mile chunk missing through the border of Panama and Colombia; here, the mountainous jungle terrain is too rugged to be paved. There is ongoing consideration to build one—connecting Yaviza, … [Read more...]
How to Honeymoon in Panama City, Panama!
(Bravo) Let's get this out of the way: The Panama Canal is, indeed, a marvelous feat of engineering. But — surprise! — there's more to Panama City than a set of impressive locks. Here's the secret: This surprisingly romantic destination makes a legit honeymoon spot for the adventurous kind of couple. (Yes, really!) And, it's not a bad place to while away a bachelor or … [Read more...]
Panamanian Chef Mario Castrellón uses ingredients from native rainforest
(The Guardian) At a fine dining restaurant in Panama City, customers are tucking into kalalu, a tropical fern with an earthy flavour, blanched like an asparagus, and brushed with olive oil and grilled. Next on the menu; boda, a palm flower that looks and tastes like baby corn, pickled and wrapped in banana leaf tamale-style. From wild red rice grown in the isolated Darién … [Read more...]
A Journey through the Darien Gap in Panama
(news.com.au) Straddling the border of Panama and Colombia, it’s a region of treacherous jungle and swamps filled with venomous snakes and spiders, jaguars and crocodiles. It’s also a renowned drug and people smuggling route. With no road through, it’s the only missing link on the Pan American highway which stretches from Alaska through the Americas to the southernmost tip … [Read more...]
Popular Oudoor Activities in Panama
(Panama Relocation Tours) With a year round tropical climate and so much diversity from the mountains to the beaches, Panama is a perfect setting for incredible outdoor adventures. Whether you prefer to travel independently or with a group, there is no shortage of things to do at all skill levels. Here is a list of some of the most popular to choose from. A few of these are … [Read more...]