Panama Vacation

Panama’s growing reputation of being a culinary destination does not come without merit.  The international, metropolitan city offers delectable cuisine from all over the world that will not only satisfy the most discerning tastes but will also not put a major dent in the wallet.

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Panama City offers a veritable melting pot of international cuisine thanks to its proximity to one of the world’s most important international shipping routes. Chinese, American, Greek and Latin American influences are easy to spot in most local restaurants. Outside of the city center you will find that rural cuisine leans more toward its Central [...]

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From traditional indian molas to modern frescos and the varied architectural styles of the capital city’s towering skyscrapers, Panama is itself a work of art with indigenous and foreign cultures as well as generations past each leaving their distinct mark.

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An abbreviated list of 2009 holidays for your travel information:
1 Jan…………New Year’s Day
9 Jan…..…….National Martyrs’ Day
21-24 Feb….Carnival
10 Apr……..Good Friday
1 May………Labour Day
15 Aug…….Old Panama City Day
3 Nov………Independence Day (from Colombia)
5 Nov………Independence Day (Colón City only)
10 Nov…….Call for Independence from Spain
28 Nov…….Independence Day (from Spain)
8 Dec………..Mothers’ Day
25 Dec…….Christmas Day

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The city of Panama offers a variety of interesting museums, including the Museum of Colonial Religious Art, the Museum of Contemporary Art, the Afro-Antillean Museum, the Panamanian History Museum, the Museum of Natural Sciences, the Postal Museum, the Old Panama Museum, the National Bank House Museum, the Anthropological Museum Reina Torres de Arauz and the [...]

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As a meeting point in the history of the countries of Latin America, Panama is a country forged by various cultures and traditions that come together to create a unique complexity and exotic environment. The country’s ethnic diversity is reflected in the traditional products, such as woodcarvings, ceremonial masks and pottery, as well as in [...]

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