(Arcos Properties) Panama Casco Viejo, Casco Antiguo. For years I had heard of the stunning beauty of the Bayano caves, but somehow, I never got around to see them. Finally this Sunday, we gathered a group and hired Brett from Cacique Cruiser to go. What a trip! You start early in the morning, he picks you up in Casco Viejo (or wherever you are) at 7 a.m. He`ll have … [Read more...]
2013 Reef ISA World Surfing Games open in Panama
(Surf.co.nz) The 2013 Reef ISA World Surfing Games officially opened Saturday, May 4, 2013. In attendance were the 24 countries with over 150 athletes and team officials, who traveled to Panama from every corner of the world. Local authorities, officials and thousands of enthusiastic Panamanians were witnesses to the start of the World Championship. The National Delegations … [Read more...]
Boquete Fair 2013: Mixture of aroma, flavor and color
(Prensa.com) Considered the Garden of the Americas, for its diversity of color, reflected in its diversity of flora that are exhibited and sold over 2 hectares, the International Fair of Flowers and Coffee offers a blend of aroma and flavor its excellent coffee. Opened on January 10, 2013, this activity already meets more than 40 years in this region. The district of … [Read more...]
Where to run in Panama City, Panama
(Thepanamagringo.com) From the cheap beer to the mass amounts of fried food that you will find in the capital of Panama, gaining weight is an easy thing to do. Because gyms are surprisingly expensive and most of the city is impossible and dangerous to ride a bicycle, running may be the easiest and most economical method of avoiding a large gut. Here are this gringo’s top 3 … [Read more...]
New Zealander Bevan Docherty wins Panama Ironman 2012
(Prensa.com) A heart final took place in the Ironman 70.3 Panama when the New Zealander Bevan Docherty made it to the finish with a time of 3:50:13, surpassing the last minutes of competition favorite, American Lance Armstrong. Although Armstrong maintained the first place for most of the competition, eventually finished second with a time of 3:50:55. In the third place … [Read more...]