Travel Tips
Embera Indian Village Tours
Monday, September 8th, 2008There is lots to do in Panama City, and even more to do in the surrounding area. One of the most popular tours is the Embera Indian Village tour. A variety of tours of the Village are offered by a number of companies, including Panama Carlos.
Under 2 hours from Panama City you will find the [...]
Quality Assistance in Panama - Carlos Aleman
Wednesday, August 27th, 2008If you are looking for quality assistance in Panama City, Carlos Aleman is the man to call. He is professional, experienced, and helpful to the last. Carlos is trustworthy and more than capable to assist in making your vacation or relocation to Panama City run as smoothly as possible.
From the moment you arrive Carlos can [...]
Shipping Merchandise to Panama
Tuesday, August 12th, 2008Sometimes finding exactly what you want or need in Panama can be pretty difficult. I know oftentimes I resort to internet shopping and then have my packages delivered to me using Airbox Express. They are a company that is originally based out of Panama that has now expanded to deliver to countries throughout Latin America.
Airbox [...]
Don’t forget your cell phone…
Thursday, July 31st, 2008If you’re concerned about staying in touch while traveling throughout Panama, don’t be. The country is well connected, and there are plenty of internet cafes where you can get online or call back home at fairly reasonable rates. Of course, if you are taking an extended trip, you might want to look into getting your [...]
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 up [...]
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 [...]
Fruit Drinks Stand in Panama City
Wednesday, February 6th, 2008The 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, 2008If 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, 20082 Bedroom - 2 Bathroom - Fully furnished Apt for rent in Panama City (Punta Pacifica) - Rent by the week or month
Friday, January 4th, 2008The 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 [...]
BRAND NEW : Panama Medical Vacations
Thursday, December 27th, 2007With today’s rising medical and health care costs, ever wondered where it will stop and how long can you, your company or your HMO can keep pace? You are not alone, the ranks are filling. Everyone wants the best when it comes to their own personal health care, but few can afford the skyrocketing costs.
Would [...]