Panama Vacation

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 [...]

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.

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 [...]

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.

Filed under: General, Information, Travel on August 5th, 2009 | No Comments »