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...]
Castillo de San Lorenzo
(Lost Paradise of Panama) Castillo de San Lorenzo, or Fort San Lorenzo, is one of those great places to visit that’s not too far off the beaten path. It’s located on the other side of the massive Gatun Locks near a former Canal Zone fort now known simply as Sherman. Many US servicemen are familiar with the Jungle Operations Training Center that was located here for … [Read more...]
Savoring the Delights of Panama
(Nazaronline) Since childhood, I’ve been a very discerning eater. I pride myself on being a good judge of great food. My recent trip to Panama was fantastic, but the trip to Panama for my taste buds was even more heavenly. Through my gastronomic experiences in this trip, I was reminded of the wisdom and kindness omnipresent in our world and the importance of cherishing a … [Read more...]
Panama City : The Saturday City
(Nomadic Matt)Often called the Miami of the South, Panama City is the capital of Panama and very much like the US city of Miami. There are high-rise condos located on the waterfront, lots of traffic, Spanish music everywhere, lots of movements, and an electric energy. But I actually found it to remind me more of Bangkok than anywhere else. Like Bangkok, it was gritty, … [Read more...]