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October, 2008

Rincon Suizo

Rincon Suizo

European cuisine par excellence. Chef Owner Diggelman runs a classy operation that provides award winning fare and service, one has the choice of varying European preparation styles and a wine list that is almost beyond compare. The wine list has... (Continue reading)

Tagged with: city    dinner    dinning    eating out    Panama    restaurants    rincon suizo

El Trapiche

El Trapiche

Local cuisine at its best, in portion, preparation and price. El Trapiche is the perfect gathering place, where the vibe is that of the Panamanian Capital. Tables on the terrace as well as indoors are available. Service is attended by... (Continue reading)

Tagged with: eating    el trapiche    food    Nightlife    Panama    panama city    Panama Restaurant Reviews    restaurants    reviews    travel

Restaurant Marbella

Claimed as being the top seafood restaurant in Panama City, the venue has a full menu of seafood delicacies. Marbella is a high end classy establishment and therefore commands a higher price when dining there. It is however well worth... (Continue reading)

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Masala Indian Cuisine

Masala Indian Cuisine

This truly authentic Indian venue, complete with décor and eating utensils is a must for those who enjoy this Indian cuisine. The restaurant offers a variety of this specialist cuisine and the following have been recommended; Murgh Shahi Korma, Sabzi Samoosa,... (Continue reading)

Tagged with: city    dinning    eating out    food    indian    Masala Indian Cuisine    Panama    restaurant    reviews

Nature in Panama

Nature in Panama

Panama, to put it simply is the nature lovers’ paradise. The country is host to over 900 species of bird species alone, this is more than all bird species in the United States and Canada combined. The isthmus of Panama... (Continue reading)

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Will Florida attract the boomers

Will Florida attract the boomers

We are talking about hundreds of billions of dollars, which drive the “mailbox economy” of the nation and the world around. Owing these mail checks solely to the increasing numbers of boomers turning old, there is a situation to consider... (Continue reading)

Tagged with: baby boomer    miami    Panama    retire    retirement

Panama City

Panama City

Cuidad de Panama makes an ideal, centrally located locale for your base when visiting the Republic of Panama. The city is located on the pacific entrance to the Panama Canal, and is the capital of Panama as well as the... (Continue reading)

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Isla Bastimentos

Isla Bastimentos

Isla Bastimentos – a scenic area of beauty, including the Bastimentos National Park, the island sports fantastic beaches, inlets and coves all around. They have a beach named, Red Frog Beach, named after the poisonous red frog, endemic to this... (Continue reading)

Tagged with: Bocas Del Toro    caribbean    holiday    isla bastimentos    island    Panama    surf    Surfing    travel    vacation

Carti-sugtupu

Carti-sugtupu

Carti-sugtupu – a fairly well established infrastructure this island is predominantly reliable on the tourism trade, with the cruise ships often anchoring just off the shores of this beautiful paradise. There is an array of Kuna arts and crafts available... (Continue reading)

Tagged with: caribbean    Carti-sugtupu    holiday    isla    islands    kuna yala    Panama    travel    vacation

Wichubwala

Wichubwala

Wichubwala – located between the islands of El Porvenir and Nalunega, this island has taken progressive steps to providing the tourist with a truly modern and comfortable destination. Easy access to surrounding islands and the natural beauty ensures a pleasurable... (Continue reading)

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Ailigandi

Ailigandi

Ailigandi – located off the north eastern coast of the Panamanian mainland in the Caribbean Sea. This island forms part of the Kuna Yala, of the indigenous Kuna people. The island is inhabited by a calculated 1800 people. One of... (Continue reading)

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El Porvenir

El Porvenir

El Porvenir – the Seat of the Kuna Yala – the autonomous territories of the indigenous Kuna people, is located on this island off the central northern coast of Panama, in the Caribbean Sea. Besides the administrative centre for the... (Continue reading)

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Nalunega

Nalunega

Nalunega – a neighboring island of the El Porvenir Island, this is a prime example of the organized cultural traits of the descendants of the Carib Indians, or the Kuna. A beautiful meeting hall is located on the island where... (Continue reading)

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Contadora

Contadora

 Contadora – an island located within the Archipelago de las Perlas, off the coast of Panama in the Gulf of Panama. It is the fifth largest of Panama’s Islands, and has its own regional airport. This island is an extremely... (Continue reading)

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Nargana

Nargana

Nargana – also known as Yandup in the Kuna language, is a small island located off the northern coast of Panama. Most inhabitants are bilingual and speak Spanish and the Kuna language. Narana falls within the autonomous Kuna Yala, the... (Continue reading)

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San Blas

San Blas

San Blas – this group of islands, located off the north eastern coast of Panama, in the Gulf of Darien, consist of over 360 coral islands. The islands used to be known as the Mulatas Islands, and the indigienous inhabitants... (Continue reading)

Tagged with: caribbean    Gulf of Darien    isla    island    Panama    property    real estate    san blas    travel    vacation

Isla Coiba

Isla Coiba

Coiba – which served as a penal colony, until 2004, is located as in the Gulf of Chiriqui, located on the Pacific side of Panama, and to the west of the Azuero Peninsula. The island retains a preserved natural state... (Continue reading)

Tagged with: carabbean    coiba    isla cioba    island    Panama    property    travel    Veraguas

Cocle

Cocle

Cocle Province Cocle is a central province of Panama, with access to the Gulf of Panama to the South and surrounded by the provinces of Herrera, Verguas, Colon and Panama; to the South, West, North, and East respectively. The provincial... (Continue reading)

Tagged with: Cocle    el valle    investment    Panama    penonome    property    real estate    travel

Herrera

Herrera

Herrera Province is located at the ‘top’ of the Azuero Peninsula – which juts out into the Pacific Ocean. The province neighbors Cocle to the North, Verguas to the North and the West, and Los Santos to the South East.... (Continue reading)

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Darien

Darien

Darien Panama The largest province of Panama formed in 1922, is located in the South Eastern end of Panama. The province is shared with the politically autonomous territories of the native Embera and Wounaan Indians; who have gained the legal... (Continue reading)

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Panama Casinos

Panama Casinos

Great deals at Panama casinos Located in Central America, the country of Panama consists of eleven cities which are home to a lot of big casinos. With Panama allowing only three forms of legal gambling – pari-mutuel betting, horse racing... (Continue reading)

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Trump Casinos

Trump Casinos

Trump Eyes Panama Trump name has always been synonymous with luxury and power.  Trump hotels can be seen everywhere in the United States with casinos and all the modern amenities.  So, what is so important with this new one that... (Continue reading)

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Major Hilton Expansion over the Caribbean

Major Hilton Expansion over the Caribbean

Hilton Hotels Corporation announces today their expansion campaign to quadruple its existence in Latin America and Caribbean by adding many hotels to their portfolio scheduled to start over the next 5 years. The company reveals a development structure of dedicated staff,... (Continue reading)

Tagged with: caribbean    hilton    holiday    hotel    Panama    travel    vacation

Panama

Panama is a privileged country within Latin America . It is fast becoming a preferred location for a second or retirement home for North Americans. For its citizens, Panama is one of the top three of Latin American countries for... (Continue reading)

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The Azuero Peninsula

The Azuero Peninsula

Located in the south of Panama, the Azuero Peninsula has the Pacific Ocean to the south and west and the Gulf of Panama east. The peninsula speaks of the traditional folklore of Panama, mostly of Spanish descent but diversified by... (Continue reading)

Tagged with: azuero    Azueros    las tablas    Panama    pedasi    property    real estate    The Azuero Peninsula    travel

Statistical Data on Environmental Agency

Statistical Data on Environmental Agency

In 2008, ANAM (Autoridad Nacional del Ambiente Anam) has received a total of 814 applications for their environmental impact studies or EIA.  According to statistics provided by the agency, they have approved 598 of them. So far, the most number... (Continue reading)

Tagged with: anam    angency    Autoridad Nacional del Ambiente    environmental    impact    Panama    statistics

Protecting Panama from Yellow Fever

Protecting Panama from Yellow Fever

Panama will now require Yellow Fever vaccinations for people entering the country.  Everyone is required except for the very young visitors and for people who is contraindicated with the shot due to medical reasons.  To be excused, one must present... (Continue reading)

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Temptation Island, Panama’s Secrets

Temptation Island, Panama’s Secrets

Canoeist, John Darwin, is not alone in his preference of hideaway haven – Panama.  Not only does Panama offer 300 plus days of full sunshine amidst North and South America, it also has the lure of secrecy.  To start a... (Continue reading)

Tagged with: beach    costs    investment    living    location    Panama    property    real estate    retire    travel

Nikki Beach Panama

Nikki Beach Panama

Nikki Beach Panama, the sexist place in the World. Find out more about units in Nikki Beach, Nikki Beach Condo Hotel and Nikki Beach Panama city. The Nikki Beach Condo Hotel, Playa Blanca will include a 11,000 m²Beach Club with many amenities... (Continue reading)

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HARD ROCK HOTEL PANAMA

HARD ROCK HOTEL PANAMA

Hard Rock Hotel is adding a new addition right in the middle of beautiful Panama.  The destination resort promised to incorporate cutting edge amenities.  This iconic contemporary architecture will join nine of the currently operating Hard Rock Hotels worldwide. This... (Continue reading)

Tagged with: condo hotel    hard rock    investment    Panama    property    real estate

Ports in Panama expect a boom in 2008

Ports in Panama expect a boom in 2008

The Panama Canal is one of the world’s major shipping channels, which connects the Atlantic with and Pacific Oceans. Over the last decades, the canal made a huge impact on shipping between the Atlantic and Pacific. For instance, the distance... (Continue reading)

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Punta Pacifica Islands

Punta Pacifica Islands

The residential projects proposed for Punta Pacifica Islands are without a doubt the most exclusive in Central America. The plan to fill the area designated for the residential project could start next year and probably be ready by 2013. These... (Continue reading)

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Panama Government plans to process visas over the Internet

Panama Government plans to process visas over the Internet

The Panama government announced plans to ease up the visa processing steps. The government realized that the foreigners interested in getting Panama’s visa spend quite a long time at the Dirección de Migracións. As the government is determined to increase... (Continue reading)

Tagged with: imigration    investment    Panama    retire    tourist    travel    visa

Credit Crunch in Miami

Credit Crunch in Miami

To an ordinary onlooker, there is initially very little in sight regarding flourishing Miami that will indicate the turmoil in the financial markets which is taking negative tolls at the moment. One can sight cranes in the background working away... (Continue reading)

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Project Bahía de Panama

Project Bahía de Panama

The sanitation project to clean Bahía de Panama is 21% complete. This is probably the most needed project in Panama. Most of the city’s sewage is dumped into the water in the area which makes a stench that is repugnant... (Continue reading)

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Costa Rica’s northwestern Guanacaste province

Costa Rica's northwestern Guanacaste province

Despite sputtering regional economy, Costa Rica’s northwestern Guanacaste province is still attracting a large amount of tourists. According to recent statistics, Guanacaste observed a record number of tourists in 2007. Guanacaste Chamber of Tourism carried out a marketing survey and... (Continue reading)

Tagged with: central america    costa rica    holiday    tourism    tourists    Travel in Panama    vacation

Marriott to Expand in Panama

Marriott to Expand in Panama

Marriott International in Panama will reintroduce its stylish and upscale Renaissance hotel brand come 2011 under a new management agreement with the Hotel Properties of Panama. In addition, Marriott is planning an expansion to the existing properties and add two... (Continue reading)

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