(Tico Times) The backyard at Refugio del Río, a Boquete hostel on prime riverfront property. Call me spoiled, but sometimes living in Costa Rica, I get sick of the same beautiful beaches, the same incredible volcanoes and the same wildlife-ridden jungles. No one back home in the U.S. will summon even an ounce of sympathy for overfamiliarity with paradise, but seriously, … [Read more...]
Boquete Fair 2013: Mixture of aroma, flavor and color
(Prensa.com) Considered the Garden of the Americas, for its diversity of color, reflected in its diversity of flora that are exhibited and sold over 2 hectares, the International Fair of Flowers and Coffee offers a blend of aroma and flavor its excellent coffee. Opened on January 10, 2013, this activity already meets more than 40 years in this region. The district of … [Read more...]
Eight Things to do in Panama
(Boots N All) Panamá is a charming Central American country that wallops a big bang for your buck. The currency is the U.S. dollar, even though you may get small change back in Panamanian balboas. The adventure traveler can select from a variety of activities in spectacular settings: from exploring the lush rainforests to lazing under an umbrella on sandy beaches, from … [Read more...]
Panama a vacation hot spot
(Guardian) Chickens and scruffy children on bikes cross our path as we stroll along a sandy road past candy-coloured buildings beside a turquoise Caribbean sea. "Hey my friend!" Jim, our guide, stops to slap a Rasta man on the back. "How you been? You got your guitar today?" "No man," says Calypso Joe, shaking his head, " … but I can go get it. You buy me a beer, and I play … [Read more...]
Latest Panama travel info!
(Travelagentcentral) From the unveiling of The Westin Playa Bonita Panama’s new spa to the launch of four new flights, June is shaping up to be a big month for the already hot Central Americandestination of Panama. Travel Agent recently sat down with representatives of The Westin Playa Bonita Panama and learned that the hotel, which officially opened in January, will be … [Read more...]