Panama is world-famous for its engineering marvels and ultra-premium Geisha coffee, but its rich cacao heritage is one of the country’s most delicious secrets. Centuries before modern chocolatiers began crafting luxury bars, indigenous communities like the Ngäbe-Buglé and Guna were cultivating native cacao in the lush rainforests of Bocas del Toro and Chiriquí. Today, Panama’s bean-to-bar movement is booming—and right in the heart of Panama City, one boutique store turns…
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THE EMBERÁ OF PANAMA: TRULY A WORLD AWAY
Jungle waterfall on Embera tour, Panama
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COLOMBIA: BOGOTÁ & COCORA VALLEY
My second trip to Colombia took me to its bustling capital and stunning coffee region. This trip had all the best of Colombia: art, food, coffee, gold, emeralds and natural beauty. Whether I was taking in super-cool street art or hiking under the world’s tallest palm trees, there was something extraordinary around every turn. Come along as I spend 5 jam-packed days in Colombia: Bogotá and Cocora Valley. PROTIP: fill…
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ONE OF PTY’S BEST KEPT SECRETS
If I know my fellow expats like I think I do, I know many of them love grabbing a drink. Here in Ciudad de Panama, La Rana Dorada and Pedro Mandinga are quite often a go-to meeting spot. Personally, I really love a mojito at Pedro Mandinga. When I heard about the distillery and brewery tour, I knew I had to check it out. The nerd in me needs to know…
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KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: CERRO CHAME PANAMA
They say the third time is the charm and Cerro Chame did us in twice before we ever made it to the top. Thankfully, that third time was perfection with cool winds, clear skies and epic views for as far as the eye could see. Cerro Chame is one of the most underrated trails in Panama offering a unique ridge-line experience with sweeping vistas of the Pacific, mangroves, and the…
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10 REASONS YOU MUST GO TO CASCO PEATONAL
Events around the city can be somewhat sporadic and unpredictable with very little publicity put out beforehand. However, during the past few months the Alcaldía de Panamá has put together a monthly event that’s kind of spectacular with a little something for everyone, Casco Peatonal. On the last Sunday of every month head over to the streets of Casco to check out the growing schedule of events. This explosion of…
