Picture yourself waking up to the sound of gentle waves lapping against your overwater bungalow, or sipping coffee on a private balcony overlooking a lush rainforest canopy. Welcome to Panama, where your wildest hotel dreams come true! In this article, I’ll visit my 15 best hotels in Panama–my bucket list–that will transform your Panama vacation from ordinary to extraordinary. Get ready to indulge in luxury, immerse yourself in nature, and…
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EL CHORILLO: A STUDY IN CONTRASTS
One night in the depths of another internet rabbit hole, I stumbled upon this not-so-typical tour that I’ve been wanting to check out for quite a while now. Just steps beyond the bougie cafes and rooftops of historic Casco Viejo lies El Chorrillo, the barrio that gave Panama so many of her most famous–if not notorious–native sons. Boxer Roberto Duran, salsero Ruben Blades and dictator Manuel Noriega all hail from…
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10 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD VISIT EL VALLE DE ANTON
One of the main reasons I moved from Atlanta to Panama was the potential for excellent hiking year round. On my first trip, I spent a weekend in El Valle de Anton. It’s a place I honestly never get tired of. Depending on your mode of transportation, you can get to El Valle in 3 hours or even less if you’re one of those lucky folks with a car. There…
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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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SALSA NIGHTS IN PANAMA CITY
One of the things I love most about Latin culture is the fact that dance is a part of life. Growing up learning to dance in the kitchen with family and friends is the norm and it’s also really fun. One thing I wanted to do more of when I moved here is salsa dancing. While salsa is not as prominent in Panama as it would be in other Latin…
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REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD VISIT ANCON HILL
People are drawn to Panama City for many reasons: oceanfront living, legendary nightlife and historical attractions, just to name a few. It may surprise you to find that there are just as many reasons why you should visit prominent Ancon Hill that keeps watch over the capital. Brimming with rainforest flora and fauna, this trail is a Zen-like escape from the nearby hectic metropolis. Ancon Hill, or Cerro Ancon, is…