The Gulf of Chiriqui is located off the Chiriqui Province of Panama. To reach this destination you can either go by boat from the port of Pedregal (10 minutes from David) or car from the town of Boca Chica. This area boasts a lower level of rain than the rest of Panama, making it a very attractive destination. Temperatures year round are fairly consistent, with daytime … [Read more...]
Panama: a haven for tourism, natural wonders
(Palm Beach Daily News) If I were writing a travel slogan for this uniquely “S”-shaped country that connects North and South America, it would go like this: “We’re not Colombia. We’re not Costa Rica. We are Panama.” It’s short. It’s to the point. And it might get listeners and readers to take a fresh look a why this land of mountains, extinct volcanoes, virgin rain … [Read more...]
Taking the pirates’ route from Colombia to the San Blas Islands
Lee Tamplin(WSJ.com) FAIR ISLES Lounging in the San Blas shallows At half-past nine in the morning the San Blas Islands, clustered off the coast of Panama, almost shine like found gems. Like lost doubloons. Like Caribbean treasure. We've been out to sea for three days, and while it's a yacht we're on and not a privateer, the first sight of land quickens … [Read more...]
Discovering Panama’s quirky secrets
(TheStar.com) BOCAS DEL TORO, PANAMA—My friend and I are stumped. In one hand, Juan, our guide, is clutching a knife and with the other he’s pointing animatedly toward the roots of some mangrove trees just off the bow of his tiny boat. When we continue to stare blankly, he licks his fingers and rub his stomach. Finally, taking our quizzical looks as assent, Juan jumps into … [Read more...]
Panama restrict boombox use at Los Santos beaches
(prensa.com) Eudocio Pérez, Mayor of Los Santos, said that all mobile units that want to park on the Monagre and Rompío beaches, will have to obtain a permit issued by the municipality in order to do so. "Those who come with their loud music without permission, will be punished," asserted the official. Pérez said that what is to be avoided is that the excessive … [Read more...]