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Travel in Panama
Altos del Maria – Country Solitude in the Panamanian Highlands
I was recently given a tour of the upscale gated community of Altos del Maria by a Panamanian friend and knowledgeable attorney. It took us about an hour, heading west, to reach the…
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Lodging review – Hotel Bambito
Located in Cerro Punta, less than 10 minutes outside the small highland community of Volcan, Hotel Bambito is nestled in among the mountains and jungle. The nicely landscaped grounds…
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A Gothic Icon in Central Panama City – La Iglesia de Carmen
One of the most beautiful architectural buildings in Panama is the Church of our Lady of Mount Carmen. Located in the heart of Panama City on Via Espana, it is the most visited church…
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Tourism in Panama
2013 goal exceeded - here are some of the stats. In 2013, the Tourism Authority of Panama (TAP) set a goal of attracting 2,250,000 visitors to Panama. That goal was easily exceeded as…
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Lodging Review – The Dolphin Bay Hideaway in Bocas del Toro
A place where you can leave the rest of the world behind…..
“Hideaway” is the perfect description of one of my favorite bed & breakfast destinations in Panama. Dolphin Bay…
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Expat Interview: Veronica
How I bought the Finca (Farm) – Our New Home in Panama
Hello Veronica! So, where are you and Tony from?
We are from Vera Beach, Florida and we both have a culturally Hispanic…
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Panama’s Pensianado Program 101
Why Panama's Pensianado visa is such a great deal
Panama has a pension program unmatched by any other country in Latin America. It is the top reason that so many foreign retirees have…
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An Explosion of Color on the Amador Causeway
The Museum of Biodiversity (Biomuseo) is set to open in January 2014
After over 10 years of construction, several delays and a cost of more than $93 million dollars, Panama’s Biomuseo…
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Pack for a Purpose
How a little suitcase space can make a big difference
After my first visit to Bocas del Toro I came across an article that talked about an international nonprofit agency called “Pack…
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The Panama City International Marathon
A tropical challenge for runners at all levels
On December 1st, 2013 Panama City will host its 37th International Marathon. This race is the oldest marathon in Central and South…
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