Panama is know for many things including some of the best diving in the world. With the Pacific and Caribbean oceans at you fingertips the world is your oyster!
A list of our favourite places to dive in Panama:
Coiba near Santa Catolina is know for being one of the best diving spot in Panama. A sleepy beach […]
The International Film Festival of Panama (IFF Panama) will be held in Panama City from April 26 to May 2nd. Over 50 films from around the world will be screened here in Panama and over 100 international guests are expected to attend. Most of these films have been previously aired in some of the most […]
The Pearl Islands are a mere 47km from Panama city, a 15 minute plane ride from the national airport near Albrook. The Archipelago de Las Perlas is made up of more than 220 islands and islets, only 90 of which are named. And only a few of the islands are inhabited.
You can still find pearls […]
Sometime in the early 16th century the Kuna peoples migrated to the San Blas islands from South America. They quickly occupied the 360 islands that make up the archipelago that is known as the San Blas Islands. Kuna history weaves a story of migration out of necessity due to threats from enemy Native American tribes […]
Panama Canal Rainforests – Just 30 minutes from Panama City the Canal Rainforest are most accessible rainforests in the world. Compromising more than 50,000 acres and home to 105 species of mammals, 525 species of birds and 124 species of reptiles and amphibians. The close proximity to the city makes them very convienient to visit and there […]
Few places in the world are as mysterious as the Darien Gap. The 99 mile gap in the Pan American highway is dyanmic jungle of mystery. This large swath of forest, jungle and swamp land The Pan American Highway is about 30,000 miles long and runs from Cape Horn, Chile to Alaska save for 61 […]
Casco is filled with fun and funky bars perfect for every occasion but one stands out in particular. Relic is located in the basement of Luna’s Castle one of the most popular hostels in Panama. Relic’s stone walls and low lighting create a comfortable and casual ambiance but don’t be fooled things can get a […]
When the clock struck Midnight this last Saturday night our “Come to Casco- Learn Spanish” competition came to a close. We tallied votes and are ready to announce our winner! The winner of the competition gets a free week of Small Group Intensive Courses and a trip to the San Blas Islands.
Drum roll please…… the […]
Semana Santa is a time for celebration here in Panama. Each section on the country and each family celebrates in their own individual way. Semana Santa or the Holy Week is the annual Christian celebration of the Passion, Death and Resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth. It starts with Palm Sunday and ends up with Easter […]
The best pizza in Panama is located right here in Casco Viejo. Saying a restaurant has the “best” of anything is a bit of a risk but, our new favorite pizza place is casco is L’Ostreta located in Casa del Horno.
They opened their doors to the public in late February and once the construction on Avenida B […]