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Family Fun in Panama

July 7th, 2008 | Panama - Adventure, Panama - Family Friendly, Panama - Must See or Do | No Comments »

With 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 realizes that not everyone can keep up with the standard back-packer pace and has created a wonderful introduction to the rain forest that the whole family can enjoy. In the islands of Bocas del Toro, kids can snorkel over vibrantly colored fish and amazing coral formations. The hiking through the jungle Read more

Through the Panama Canal

June 13th, 2008 | Panama - Adventure, Panama - Must See or Do | 2 Comments »

The Panama Canal is without a doubt the countrys 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 a number of packages including a full transit, which takes about 8 hours, and a partial transit, which takes about 4. The partial transit is best, as the full can get a little monotonous

From aboard the yacht your bilingual guide will draw your attention to the amount of work that went into creating the locks and the Read more

Navigating the Buses

June 4th, 2008 | Panama - Adventure, Panama - Family Friendly, Panama - Travel Tips | 2 Comments »

The 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 motor, it is easy to navigate, even for those who are Spanish-challenged.

The size and quality of the bus often depends on the destination, the line, and the price. Some buses are as nice as your standard Greyhounds, while other mini buses manage to scuttle their way along the highway, depositing passengers at every imaginable location.

If you have some time to Read more