Browse articles on Panama culture, travel advice, transportation tips and more. We’ve used our local knowledge and years of experience in the tourism industry to piece together the Panama information that matters most to you.
Located just 15 miles north of Panama City, Soberania National Park is 48,287 acres of protected rainforest. Offering some of the most accessible (not to mention close to the city) outdoor recreational opportunities in Panama, this national park provides ample opportunity for wildlife sightings and also plays an intricate role in the function of the Panama Canal and the protection of its surrounding habitats and wildlife.
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Filed under: Environment, Information, National Parks, Rainforest on August 13th, 2009 | No Comments »
The idea of Isla Coiba is something created in fiction. A 500 square kilometer island, surrounded by one of the largest coral reefs on the Pacific coast of the Americas with an ecosystem comparable to the Galapagos, and the location of a former no-cell penal colony make this island an adventurer’s dream.
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Filed under: Beach, Information, National Parks, Travel on August 12th, 2009 | No Comments »
Panama City is not exactly a fitness buff’s ideal city. With the heavy traffic, lack of sidewalks or bike lanes and potholes in the streets, most people choose to bite the bullet and join a gym. Despite all these setbacks, Panama does have some wonderful city escapes where a person can still get out and enjoy the scenery and work up a sweat. Here are my top 5 favorite places to get outside in Panama, in no particular order.
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Filed under: General, Information, Living & Retirement on August 11th, 2009 | No Comments »
Panama has three different border crossings in and out of Costa Rica: Paso Canoas, Rio Sereno (both on the Pacific side) and Sixaola/Guabito (on the Caribbean). Crossing the border by bus or foot is a relative hassle-free experience, although certain crossings are known to be quicker and more laid back than others.
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Filed under: General, Information, Travel on August 5th, 2009 | No Comments »
Foreign embassies in Panama exist to facilitate international relationships as well as to assist their citizens with passport renewals, voter registration, income tax forms, reissuing of stolen passports, birth reports for citizens born abroad in Panama and with emergency services in the event of arrest, illness or death. They also do their part to keep citizens informed of the current state of Panama and any dangers or concerns that should be taken account before traveling or moving to the country.
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Filed under: General, Information on June 5th, 2009 | No Comments »
