Watch this funny video about the Diablo Rojo buses.
Decameron Panama: Beaches, Golf and Casinos Outside of Panama City
Decameron Panama, or The Royal Decameron Resort, Golf and Casino, is located just outside of Panama City in Farallon. This all inclusive resort has received mixed reviews from many visitors which leads me back to the issue of expectations when traveling Panama. When visiting this resort you should expect the typical Panamanian treatment and service. Your drink may not arrive at warp speeds, but you will get it. Your room may not be the most lavish nor will the hot water work 24 hours a day, but the staff won’t really care.
What you can expect in the Decameron Panama all inclusive resort is a great deal on food, drinks, fun and sun a short distance from the Read more
Taking Taxis in Panama City
Not all taxis are created equal.
Many foreigners learn this the hard way, which means paying anywhere from USD $5 to $10 more than the going rate for a taxi.
The first place you will get hit with the “special” taxi rate is outside the airport. The most convenient taxis, the ones parked right there, tend to charge more than if you arranged your taxi in advance with someone like Carlos Aleman.
The airport is to be expected, for sure, but the raised prices go beyond Tocumen to the streets of Panama. Two of the most common places you will pay extra are outside hotels, and outside malls, such as Multicentro.
To avoid paying extra, Read more
The Gringo Shares His Little Black Book…
I am happy to help anyone who wants to make the move to Panama with tips on how I have success in Panama, but I have to admit that sometimes getting back to those who e-mail me is pretty difficult, and time consuming.
So, this Gringo, along with all the other Gringo writers (see my blogroll for affiliate sites) have worked to create a database that puts you in contact with the people you need to reach in Panama (and Guatemala, Costa Rica, Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador and more!)
If you are looking for legal services, real estate information, an English speaking assistant or driver, cosmetic surgery, dental work and so on, all you need to do is the Read more
2 Bedroom – 2 Bathroom – Fully furnished Apt for rent in Panama City (Punta Pacifica) – Rent by the week or month
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 English CNN, FOX and ESPN, BBC and others)
Broadband wireless and wired connectivity
Voip phone that can be used to call US for free
Fully furnished � two couches, 2 brand new beds, all linen (2 sets) and towels
Washer/Dryer/Refrig/Microwave/Stove
Air conditioning in each bedroom plus master air conditioner in living room
Small balcony with fan
One secure parking space on the first
