Every year locals and visitors alike take to the waters off the Pacific coast of Panama in search of the magnificent humpback whale. Even though it tends to fly under the travel radar, Panama is one of the most reliable, least crowded whale watching destinations in the world. Panama’s western shores offer calm water, warm temperatures, and an extensive viewing season between the sheltered bays of the Gulf of Chiriquí,…
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THE SWEETEST SECRET IN PTY
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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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…
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ADVENTURE TIME IN ALTOS DE CAMPANA
One of the main reasons I moved to Panamá is my love of hiking. Panama trails are so different from any trails I have ever done in the U.S.: jungly, slippery and super-exotic, they are usually well worth the effort. Nowhere is this more true than Sendero La Cruz, in Altos de Campana National Park. A little over an hour from PTY, this first Panamanian national park has everything: cooler…