Panama is home to 5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites; one of which is Casco Viejo, the home of the Casco Antiguo Spanish School. Portobello, the Darien National park, La Amistad National Park, Coiba Nation Park, Panama Viejo and Casco Viejo.
There are 936 UNESCO World Heritage Sites: 725 cultural, 183 natural and 28 mixed. There is a strict criteria and […]
Often time travelers have only a day or two in Panama City before continuing on to other destinations. With such a short period of time how does one decide what to see! With only a day here in Panama City here are some highlights to consider:
Panama Viejo – Panama Viejo is the remains of the […]
A new bar, restuarant and hotel has opened up here in Casco on the corner of avenida B and Calle 8oe. Tantalo’s roof top bar has quickly become a bustling hub of activity with its breathtaking views of the city skyline and a cool night breeze.
For reservations and more information see their website.
Located about two blocks from the Casco Antiguo Spanish School is the Panama Canal Museum; dedicated to educating the public about the Panama Canal.
The Panama Canal has a rich and vibrant history and the museum here in Casco Viejo provides some incite into it’s history.
With rotating exhibits the Canal Museum always had something new to offer guests. For […]
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The Pan American Highway ends abruptly in the Dairen leaving travelers with only two viable options to reach Columbia: sailboat or airplane.
One way flights to Columbia are between $300 and $500 USD for a 1 hour flight. Or you can spend 5 days sailing through the crystal clear Caribbean waters, visiting the San Blas Island, […]
The San Blas Islands are a tropical paradise reminiscent of a screen saver. An archipelago comprised of about 378 islands lying just off the northern coast of Panama. 49 of the islands are inhabited by the Kuna Indians and are part of the comarca Kuna Yala.
San Blas is accessible by 4 x 4 Jeep, air plane, helicopter and boat. If you’re […]
The new ferry from Colon, Panama to Cartagena, Columbia began transporting passengers early this month. The much anisipated ferry can carry thousands of passengers as well as a few hundred cars and shipping containers.
The ferry offers an economic way to quickly travel between Colon and Cartagena. Round trip tickets are only $99 dollars per person, saving the average […]
Molas are part of traditional costumes worn by Kuna women, four mola panels are formed into the front and back panels of a blouse. The full costume traditionally includes a patterned wrapped skirt (saburet), a red and yellow headscarf (musue), arm and leg beads (wini), a gold nose ring (olasu) and earrings in addition to […]