(Panama Travel Group) For those visiting the Caribbean Coast and beaches in Costa Rica an exciting side trip is down the coast into Panama to the Bocas del Toro Archipelago. The southern Caribbean coast around Puerto Viejo is famous for its beaches and its surfing. Go to Bocas del Toro and you will find great surfing, beaches, fantastic scuba diving, and … [Read more...]
In awe of Panama
(Canada.com) When my friend Mary took us to the Miraflores Locks, one of the three locks that comprise the Panama Canal, she chose not to stay with us. "I've been there too many times," said the Ottawa native who now lives in Panama. That afternoon in the visitors' centre, standing only metres away from the freighters and cruise ships making their way from ocean to … [Read more...]
Panama: 5 Reasons to Go Coast to Coast
(BootsnAll Travel) Panama, the southern most Central American nation, has something for every geographic taste: an international big city, man-made marvels, uninhabited islands, secluded beaches and mountain rainforestsāall relatively close together. If you want to get to know Panama, thereās no substitute for traveling by road. Though taxis and buses are cheap and … [Read more...]
Verde Tropical Hotel on Taboga Island in Panama
(Panama Travel Group) Verde Tropical Hotel is a wonderful hotel found on Taboga Island in the Bay of Panama. Only 12 miles from Panama City, this location offers its guests a beautiful combination jungle and ocean environments. Situated on Playa Honda, Verde Tropical Hotel possesses views that are as beautiful as any found at the Bocas del Toro Hotels or San Blas hotels. … [Read more...]
Inside Veraguas
(Midario.com) Veraguas, a province bathed by two seas, geography remains within many protected areas and wildlife that can be exploited for tourism during the dry season. Now that, during this week, begins to be attracted attention since the advent of Christ the Nazarene devotees Atalaya. Jeremiah Aguilar, regional administrator of the National Environmental Authority (ANAM), … [Read more...]