how to enjoy the holiday season in panama

How to Enjoy the Holiday Season in Panama

Panama celebrates the holidays in grand style. The entire nation lights itself up with vivid multicolored lights, while small towns and large cities hold parades. Families also celebrate Christmas Eve by eating traditional dishes like ham or turkey, pan de rosca, fruitcake and rice with guandu before opening presents! Light Up the Streets Visit Panama …

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how to plan a panama vacation during the holidays

How to Plan a Panama Vacation During the Holidays

Panama is generally safe for touristy areas; however, like any place, it is wise to exercise caution and take some basic safeguards in order to protect both yourself and your belongings. When you plan a Panama vacation, it’s essential to consider booking accommodations and activities in advance to ensure a smooth and enjoyable trip. Panama’s …

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Panama City Restaurant

Panama City Restaurant: Culinary Delights Guide

Panama City is a city of contrasts that goes well beyond the canal itself. The old quarter (known as Casco Antiguo) offers a host of historic churches and squares. Dee’s Hangout in Pier Park serves a wide array of dishes from yellowfin tuna to Argentinian steak tacos. Additionally, this charming restaurant provides full bar services …

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Delve into the Flavors of Panamanian Cuisine

Delve into the Flavors of Panamanian Cuisine: A Culinary Journey

Panama proximity to the sea is evident in its delicious seafood offerings. Be on the lookout for shrimp, crab claws, lobster tails and different forms of fish served up in various forms. Experience Panamanian style potato chips by munching on “tostones”, made from thoroughly fried chunky green plantains that have been thoroughly battered for an …

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panama luxury hotels market

Exploring Panama Luxury Hotels Market

Panama now offers luxury hotels that are environmentally sustainable, creatively designed, and community minded – setting themselves apart from package deal tourists. Waldorf Astoria’s debut into Latin America comes with all the elegance you expect from such an esteemed brand. Luxury Resorts Panama is becoming an emerging luxury travel hub, boasting hotels and resorts to …

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Foodie Panama City

Exploring Foodie Panama City: A Gourmet Haven for Culinary Enthusiasts

In the heart of Panama City, Panama, lies Foodie Panama City—a culinary gem catering to every gourmand’s desire. As I navigate the aisles, the vivid smells and colors testify to the quality and variety here. Foodie ensures a complete gourmet experience, from their top-notch baked goods to the array of super fresh fruits and salads. …

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Bank Account in Panama

How to Open a Bank Account in Panama As a Foreigner

Opening a bank account in Panama as a foreigner may seem daunting at first, but there are certain requirements you should be mindful of before trying to open one. Your documents of identification typically include: passport and secondary form of ID, reference letters from banks you have worked with before and proof of address; in …

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Best Places to Live in Panama

Best Places to Live in Panama

Panama is an increasingly attractive retirement and digital nomad destination thanks to its tropical climate, affordability, easy residency programs, healthcare infrastructure, and modern amenities. But which area in Panama should one choose for living, considering the Best Places to Live in Panama? Panama provides plenty of choices, whether it is leisurely beach days with an …

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Balboa Panama Currency

The Balboa Panama Currency and How They Also Use the US Dollar

Panamanian currency, introduced in 1904 and replacing Colombian peso, is called Balboa and subdivided into 100 centesimos with coins similar to those in use within the United States dollar system. Panama has strong economic ties with the US; thus its primary circulating medium is US Dollar banknotes. This fact reveals Panama’s strong dependence on this …

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