When it comes to diving in Central America, most bucket lists don’t normally start with Panama. True, when compared with some of the more iconic scuba destinations in the region – including the likes of Costa Rica and Mexico – Panama, at least on paper, isn’t in the same weight division. Bocas Dive Center, Panama – Photo by Jake Schubert … [Read more...]
Six Reasons to visit Panama
(Huffington Post) Panama should be on your list of places to visit in 2016, and it should probably be the place you visit first. This Central American country, loaded with history, tropical beaches, Latin culture, and outdoor adventures, packs a lot of vacation-worthy punch for its small size. The country's use of the U.S. dollar, convenient distance from the U.S. and Canada … [Read more...]
Top Five Things to do on a trip to Panama
(Huffinton Post) To be honest, all I ever really even KNEW about Panama was that it had a canal that connected the north and south seas, otherwise known as the Atlantic and the Pacific Oceans. It has been on the horizon as the "next IT spot" to go travel mainly because of the massive expansion project of the Panama Canal completed last year on their centennial … [Read more...]
Bodyboarding Paradise in Panama
(Riptide Magazine) Panama! A land of contrasts... actually, who knows, that's just a cool phrase. We do know that it's a pretty neat place - this editor ventured there in 2011 and was blown away by the waves, lush forests and the goodvibes from the locals - but much cooler and more important people have ventured there in recent times too. Isabela Sousa got some fun waves there … [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...]