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The Best Island in Panama

December 8th, 2011 | Panama - Gringo Favorite, Panama - Must See or Do, The Best of Panama | 1 Comment »

Classifying something as the best is not always an easy task, but after a recent weekend adventure I think I can say with some confidence I’ve found the best island in Panama. Now I have visited the gorgeous party islands of Bocas del Toro and peaceful native islands of San Blas and been thoroughly impressed, but my vote for the best island is neither of these. Slightly lesser known but gaining popularity at a swift pace, Isla Iguana is in the Los Santos province of Panama lying just east of the Azueron Peninsula in the Pacific Ocean. The waters surrounding this legendary island are well known for seeing whales and huge sea turtles when the season is right, but that Read more

Best Panama Deals: Special Travel Deals from Giggi Travel

December 2nd, 2011 | Friends of the Gringo, Panama - Adventure, Panama - Best Shopping, Panama - Family Friendly, Panama - Gringo Favorite | 1 Comment »

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Visit to the Nispera Zoo
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Playa El Parmar: The Best Place to Learn How to Surf in Panama!

November 28th, 2011 | Panama - Adventure, Panama - Must See or Do | No Comments »

At some point or another anyone who’s stared at the mesmerizing waves of the ocean has wondered what it would be like to hop on a board and surf one. Young or old the idea of surfing appeals to many, but it’s not always the easiest thing to do logistically. As I was raised in the mountains of Colorado I’ve always secretly wondered what it would be like to ride a wave and since I stepped foot in the great Isthmus of Panama I have been trying to figure out how to do it. I heard the World Surf Championships were located down on the Azuero peninsula a few months ago, but these massive swells made for world class surfers Read more

What’s the best beach for a day trip from Panama City?

August 23rd, 2011 | Panama - Must See or Do | No Comments »

This is a question I inquire to locals on a regular basis and I rarely receive the same response. As Panama is an isthmus there are more than a plethora of beaches to choose from so you can imagine many people have different opinions. Another factor that seems to influence people’s decisions is where they are from. Panama City is a massive melting pot of people from all over the country (and the world for that matter) and people from provinces such as Chiriqui, Cocle or Veraguas will all tell you that the best beaches are near to their home. With so many amazing beaches I don’t doubt that each person has reasons to believe they have the best ones, Read more