Panama Travel Guide

James Bond: New movie will showcase Panama

Julie Blakley — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 21:18:21 +0000

Are you excited for the newest installment of the classic James Bond action series? Pumped to watch the suave Englishman dodge bullets, uncover truth and seduce a beautiful woman? If you are a fan of both James Bond and Panama, you’ll be in luck this coming November. The newest installment of the high octane [...]

Cocktails: What will you be drinking in Panama?

Julie Blakley — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:26:31 +0000

With its breezy beaches, clear turquoise water and lush green hillsides, Panama is the idyllic location to celebrate life with a cocktail. From the national drink of seco con leche to tropical creations and Caribbean inspired drinks, there are plenty of ways to drink up in honor of the isthmus nation. If you can’t actually [...]

Restaurants in Bocas del Toro

Julie Blakley — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 17:10:47 +0000

When visiting Panama’s tourism hot spot in Bocas del Toro, you will find a wide variety of restaurants that cater to both tourists and locals. Along the waterfront are touristy restaurants with great outdoor seating built on docks over the water. These establishments offer standard fare at slightly inflated prices. But, these are great places [...]

Biking in Bocas del Toro

Julie Blakley — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 18:23:51 +0000

On rainy day in Bocas del Toro, my travel companion Lindsey and I played cards in our hostel (Mondu Taitu) and brainstormed activities that could be equally fun in sun as in the rain. After talking to David, one of the friendly American owners of Mondu Taitu, we decided a bike ride through the island [...]

Hiking Volcan Baru

Julie Blakley — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 21:25:53 +0000

When my oldest childhood friend and I decided to go to Panama, we knew that we had to hike its tallest mountain. Being from Colorado, where 14,000 foot peaks seem to be everywhere, we felt pretty confident that we could conquer Panama’s highest mountain, which stands at just over 11,000 feet. However, as we set [...]

Bus Travel in Panama

Julie Blakley — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 21:39:51 +0000

If you are a traveler on a budget in Panama, buses are definitely the best way to get around. Not only will you be able to travel cheaply throughout the country, it is also a great way to see and enjoy the countryside in between. With only one in four households owning an automobile in [...]

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BootsnAll — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 01:18:31 +0000

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