(Gadling.com) It's a small nation of about 3.3 million inhabitants, with a land size roughly equal to South Carolina. It's the southernmost country in Central America, and if not for its mind-bogglingly thick Darien National Park, the so-called Panamerican Highway could run from Alaska to the bottom of South America. But you knew all of that, didn't you? What you may not … [Read more...]
Cafeteria Manolo’s in El Cangrejo
(Panamagringo) Manolo’s in the El Cangrejo neighborhood of Panama City has been my culinary rock during my stay here. Manolo’s is open 24 hours and conveniently located across from the Veneto Hotel and Casino in the heart of Panama City. Their menu ranges from ceviche to Cuban sandwiches to pizza, pasta and seafood that won’t break your budget. On a groggy morning after … [Read more...]
Carlos Vives and Olga Tañon concert for Mother’s Day in Panama
To pay tribute to mothers on their special day, two great Latin artists will join each other in concert on December 7 in the Figali Convention Centre. From Puerto Rico comes Olga Tañon, known as "The Woman of Fire", to make the audience dance with her merengue hits: "Es Mentiroso", "Como Olvidar", "Bandolero", "Cuando Tú No Estas", and many others. From Colombia comes … [Read more...]
Azuero Peninsula archaeological sites deteriorating
In the province of Los Santos in 2009 found caves, petroglyphs, buckets, hot springs and fossils that are deteriorating. SPECIAL PRENSA.COM / Alcibiades Cortez (prensa.com) THE MAQUENCALES, Los Santos .- archaeological sites remain unnoticed in the districts and Tonosí Macaracas in Azuero Peninsula, without ever designed a plan to take advantage of the tourist … [Read more...]
Miss Reef Panama wins 2010 World Miss Reef
(Surfermag) The Reef Hawaiian Pro was on hold yesterday, but the beach at Haleiwa was still packed with spectators in lieu of the first ever World Miss Reef Hawaiian Pro, presented by Seven Tiki Rum. Eleven Miss Reef hopefuls from around the world emerged on stage at the Reef Hawaiian Pro contest site at Ali’i Beach Park on the North Shore of Oahu for a piece of a $10,000 … [Read more...]