Los Picachos de Ola in Panama
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HOW TO SPEND 3 DAYS IN BOQUETE, PANAMA
Did you know that Boquete produces some of the world’s most expensive coffee beans, with Geisha coffee setting a record for selling at $4,588 per pound? Nestled in Panama’s western highlands at 3,900 feet above sea level, this enchanting mountain town has become a haven for adventure seekers and retirees alike. Get ready to experience wonderful spring-like weather year-round while exploring cloud forests, coffee plantations, and lost waterfalls. In this…
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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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THE ULTIMATE DAY TRIP TO ISLA TABOGA
Everybody loves a beach day, but where is the closest beach to Panama City, Panama? The answer? Isla Taboga, or Taboga Island, is just a short 30 minute ferry ride away from the city. Referred to as “Isla de las Flores” or the “Island of Flowers,” Isla Taboga is a lovely escape from life in the hectic city. The shoreline is dotted with charming, colorful homes and restaurants welcoming visitors…
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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…
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5 WAYS LIVING IN PANAMA CHANGED MY LIFE FOR THE BETTER
1. TRAVEL & ADVENTURE First and foremost, I came to Panama to fulfill my goal of traveling more and creating a sense of newness and excitement about life. Atlanta had become uncomfortably predictable. Over the past year, I have connected with a small, but fabulous group of friends who love hiking. We’ve ventured near and far to trails most locals never attempt. I have also traveled solo to El Valle…