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…
FOOD & DRINK
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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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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…
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THE BEST MICROBREWERIES IN PANAMA CITY
Nothing drives one to drink like a dramatic, unexpected breakup. Being the the practical girl that I am, I figured I’d turn lemons into lemonade by setting out on a tour of some of Panama City’s best microbreweries while I am in “drowning my sorrows” mode. Seriously though, I really love good beer, a chill atmosphere and supporting local businesses, so win, win, AND win. Here in Panama City, the…
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GET MIXING AT PEDRO MANDINGA
Locals and visitors alike love Pedro Mandinga and La Rana Dorada for their artisanal brews and handcrafted rum cocktails. They are a staple here in town offering fabulous happy hour specials, salsa nights, sponsored community events and super-cool tours of their distillery and brewery in Tumba Muerto. Recently, they introduced their “Ron de Coco Silver Pedro Mandinga” or Artisanal Coconut Rum of Panama. This sweet rum is an instant classic…
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THE BEST BITES UNDER $10 IN PANAMA
Panama’s food scene has so much to offer: swanky rooftops, rum tasting rooms and some of Latin America’s finest restaurants. The opportunities to eat out in PTY are truly endless, but who can afford that? Not this girl. In an attempt to tighten my purse strings over the past year, I’ve looked for ways to still grab a bite out, without spending a fortune. From happy hour specials to just…