Must Do or See in Panama
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Saturday, July 19th, 2008Family Fun in Panama
Monday, July 7th, 2008With so many gringos coming down to Panama these days, some companies have started marketing tours that are geared specifically for families. Treks through the jungle used to be only for all those 20 something college kids who can scale a mountain just as easily as they can walk through Central Park.
Thankfully, Wildland Adventures […]
Prime Properties in Casco Viejo
Friday, July 4th, 2008The bohemian-Spanish architecture, combined with its cobblestone streets dotted with sidewalk cafes and stylish bistros are what have drawn so many to Casco Viejo. With its beautiful courtyards and rich history, what better place is there to settle than in this growing subarb of Panama City.
Due to its close proximity, it makes a […]
Thoughts about investing in Panama by the Gringo
Sunday, June 29th, 2008In recent years Panama has been growing in popularity among retirees, expats, and investors. In fact, International Living rates it as the No. 1 place to retire in the world, and not without good reason. Panama offers a higher quality of living at a lower cost and with less crime than typical Central American destinations […]
Empanadas: The Real Deal
Sunday, June 29th, 2008Every once in a while I get a craving for a good empanada… the kind that is getting hard to find in Panama these days. Recently, I started on a campaign to find the a recipe for the traditional Panamanian empanada, and this is what my sources came up with. I thought I’d put it […]
Through the Panama Canal
Friday, June 13th, 2008_qacct=”p-ff1az3f2cSl0o”;quantserve();
The Panama Canal is without a doubt the country’s most well known landmark and although it may not be first on your list of things to do while trekking through the countryside, if you have the chance it is a unique experience that cannot be had anywhere else in the world. Panama Marine Adventures offers […]
Horseracing Panama Style
Wednesday, June 11th, 2008_qacct=”p-ff1az3f2cSl0o”;quantserve();
Panamanians love to gamble, especially on the horse races. From Panama City just head out east on Vía José Agustín Arango, to Juan Díaz Apdo.I in Zona 9A where you will find Hipodromo Stadium. Entrance is free and races are held on Thursdays starting at 5 pm, and Saturdays and Sundays, from 2 pm onward. […]
Navigating the Buses
Wednesday, June 4th, 2008The Albrook Bus Terminal serves as the main bus terminal in Panama City and the base for over 10 bus lines that provide service not only to in the interior, but internationally as well. It is a central hub of activity in Panama, always bustling with people. Despite the amount of traffic, both human and […]
Panama’s Garden of Eden
Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008The mountain country town of El Valle de Anton is one of the most picturesque places in all of Panama. Located in the crater of an extinct pre-historic volcano and at an altitude of 2,500 feet, El Valle offers a peaceful environment, and one of the most pleasant, cozy places to stay.
The Park Eden Bed […]
Fruit Drinks Stand in Panama City
Wednesday, February 6th, 2008_qacct=”p-ff1az3f2cSl0o”;quantserve();
The next time you are in Panama City, treat yourself to the wonderful juice and frozen juice based drinks at one of the local stands in the City.
They are usually drive through window-based and the fruits are just INCREDIBLE.
The Panama Gringo was feeling a little too tired when he sampled a frozen fruit punch […]
Great Find - Cristal Blu Spa and Salon
Friday, February 1st, 2008_qacct=”p-ff1az3f2cSl0o”;quantserve();
If you thought the days of a GREAT $45 one hour massage were over, you have got to check out Cristal Blue Spa and Salon on Pomodoro Street and Veneto – very close to the gringo central hangout of the Veneto Hotel.
Ask for Rosa – she is skilled with an ability to find just the […]
Carlos Aleman - Your man in Panama !!!
Friday, January 25th, 2008_qacct=”p-ff1az3f2cSl0o”;quantserve();
lastminute.com - Panama City - Carnival in Panama
Friday, January 25th, 2008_qacct=”p-ff1az3f2cSl0o”;quantserve();
Women dressed up in ‘man-tumblers’, water-cannons and fat fish being buried in little coffins? It can only be the annual madness and extravagance that is… Carnavaaaal!The most famous carnival in Panama takes place in Las Tablas, though the one in Panama City is not very far behind in terms of sheer exuberance and festive spirit. […]
Cool video view of canal
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2 Bedroom - 2 Bathroom - Fully furnished Apt for rent in Panama City (Punta Pacifica) - Rent by the week or month
Friday, January 4th, 2008_qacct=”p-ff1az3f2cSl0o”;quantserve();
The Panama Gringo has an apartment for rent on the 22nd floor of a one year old building in the Punta Pacifica area of Panama City. Great location – in the middle of nearly everything.
Here is what is included:
2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, approx 950 sq feet condo.
42 inch plasma TV with over 250 channels (including […]
Carlos Aleman - Your Man in Panama! Trustworthy, Dependable and Friendly
Sunday, November 25th, 2007_qacct=”p-ff1az3f2cSl0o”;quantserve();
Put JIMMYS on your list - best reasonable steaks and atmosphere in Panama
Sunday, November 25th, 2007Don’t miss this place. First, you will see plenty of Gringos here for the $12 Jimmy Special - garlic infused strip steak to die for - complete with butter and chimichurri sauce. It’s huge and you will smell like a human garlic factory but the taste is to die for….
If you are […]
A Panama Postcard
Thursday, August 23rd, 2007Carlos Aleman is your “Mr Everything” in Panama and is the personal choice of yours truly “The Panama Gringo”.
Thursday, August 23rd, 2007
A little history will help set the stage:
I have been coming to Panama for almost four years now (before the rapid real estate development, before the Veneto and before it became the hot place to be). My Spanish is limited so I searched out a driver/confidant/helper/translater with whom I could partner to make my […]
Meet the real tailor of Panama - Great Suits and Jackets from $200 - 3 day turnaround
Wednesday, August 8th, 2007If you are going to Panama, do yourself a big big favor and stop in at La Fortuna on via Espada. You can buy extremely nice suits, jackets, pants and shirts from a group of skilled tailors at sharply discounted prices. It is the norm to buy a $1000 […]
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