Beautiful villa rentals in Panama City

Luxurious homes on the beach in the Azueros Development near Pedasi in the Republic of Panama.


The living area with spectaculous ocean views!

Rent a Self Catering Villa in Boquete, Panama

Luxe Villa with a stunning views, Boquete - ne of the 4th best places on earth.
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1 week stayment is $750,
3 weeks stayment $650,- per WEEK.
4 weeks $550,- per WEEK.
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The villa is 1 km from the friendly valley-town Boquete.

View Details	House rent with stunning mountain views, Boquete.
	Luxe Villa with views of beautiful mountains , the village Boquete and Escondido. 2 min from center of Boquete Restful, tranquil place, big private garden.
House rent with stunning mountain views, Boquete.	/Panama /Central America /

Where To Eat In Panama City

There are so many places to wine and dine in Panama City, Panama. Along with local cuisine Panama City, Panama is lined with your normal fast food chain restaurants. A popular restaurant seems to be Eurasia. It is a fine dining European restaurant. If you are looking for a cuisine from the Latin Panama culture I suggest eating at Las Barandas. Not only is the food amazing, but entrees are fairly inexpensive for such a classy place. The entrees range from $15-$25. The chef there is the Panamanian version of Martha Stewart equipped with her own line of cookware as well.

If you just want a laid back casual inexpensive meal you should try Madame Changs. This is said to be the best Chinese restaurant in Panama City, Panama. There is a spot to dine for every taste. If you’re craving Italian try Alberto’s Pizza and Pasta. If you would like some local food at a reasonable price you could go to Al Tambor de la Alegria (located near the Amador Causeway). Here not only will you get to indulge in the excellent food, but you will be entertained as well with a 1-hour folkloric dance presentation.

The list of places to eat is endless. I suggest when you are making your reservations start asking about dining and entertainment. Panama City, Panama is a beautiful location with fresh produce at it’s every whim. Your taste buds will dance with flavor (source)

Jaysondudas's visit to Panama

jaysondudas's visit to Panama in 2008 on video. Welcome to Panama, where the US currency is used! Panama is a tropical paradise, and don't forget about the Panama Canal.

Rent a house in Panama

Self catering villa in Los Santos Province , Panama, 240 min from Panama City PTY airport or 20 min from Pedasi Airport. £500 (GBP) p/w, sleeps 4.
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View Details	Ocean Loft 1
	The property includes over 800 acres of rolling hills overlooking the coastline of hidden coves, cliffs and sandy beaches. Wake up to the sound of dis
Ocean Loft 1	/Azueros /Panama /Central America /

A Blond in Panama

Molly writes in her blog:

"Upon my arrival to Panama City, I wasn't quite sure what to expect, as I had heard mixed reviews. Some people said it was amazing, and there had been a boost in the rate of Americans retiring there, so I thought I would give it a try. But, I had also read reviews on the dangers found in the city, and that the Panamanians were often not too welcoming to visitors. We decided to go anyway, and see for ourselves.

Once we got into the airport, all we could see was a sea of people bartering with us in what I found to be indiscernible Spanish. I had no idea what they were talking about, making the situation that much more intimidating. So, once we finally found someone to take us to our hotel, we were a little unsure about whether or not we were actually going to the right place. The cab driver kept stopping to cat call to girls on the street or to ask directions at bus stops. He would pull over, and the people on the street would bend down to look into the cab at us, and I have to be honest, it was a little less than comfortable.

Once we found our hotel, we set down our things in our room, and went to explore a little bit. After a couple of minutes of walking down the street, I could tell that this wasn't going to be a comfortable couple of days for me. I stood out like a sore thumb, and as hard as I tried to keep a low profile where we went, I could not help but notice the evil stares that people would throw my way. With my very blond hair and very light skin, I was definitely a target for scrutiny.

One of the days, we were walking around in the older area of the city, where all of the tourists are told to go. It is really interesting, with little shops lining the small streets, and guards on every corner. We thought we were in a pretty safe area, given that this was where the president and all of the country's officials were meant to live. As we were walking, we crossed a very small bridge, and started to notice a distinct difference in environment. Sitting on rotting boxes outside run down shops were some very scary looking characters, staring at us in a very uninviting way. I knew that I was a painted target, as I definitely did not look like I knew what I was doing.

One of the men started walking towards us with a pretty menacing look in his eyes. My heart started racing. What could I do if he decided he wanted to teach me a lesson for walking through his area of the city? I put my eyes down, took a deep breath, and just tried to do whatever I could to draw less attention to myself. As the man walked closer, he kind of smiled, knowing that he was making me feel uncomfortable. He brushed my shoulder, and then kept walking. Thank goodness, I thought. We walked as fast as possible out of that area....you wouldn't find a cab driving through there if you waited all day.

Once we got back into the safer area of the city, I was in a much less adventurous mood. We started noticing the different fares that cab drivers would give to us, and would have to fight with them to get a fair price. I know that anywhere you go as a tourist, you are bound to get a different price than the locals. I accepted that before heading to South America, but in Panama City, I felt much more swindled everywhere we went. No matter how hard I tried to not notice the stares and side glances as I walked by, I couldn't. I was constantly uncomfortable, and I hated that feeling.

Looking back, I do not regret my visit to Panama City. I would definitely not go back for a visit, but I am definitely glad that I was able to see it and get a feel for how different it is than your average tourist destination. My blond hair definitely made me stand out in a very negative way, that I partly expected, but not to that degree. I don't think I have ever felt so uncomfortable just walking down the street.

Have you ever felt that the way you look made you stand out more than you wanted it to? How did you react if you felt this way? Where were you?"

From Panama City To Apalachicola Beach

A video of the flight from Panama City to Apalachicola Beach

Part 1



Part 2

Rain Season In Panama

Rain Reason in Panama starts in Aprils and lasts till December. Watch rain storm videos to get an impression of this period:

Panama Canal Expansion Going On

Prensa Latina News Agency reports that the construction works to widen the Panama Canal are going on, and a part of them is to be finished in 2014.
Panama Canal Authority executives said the first dry excavation stage, of which CUSA Company is in charge, has been fulfilled in almost 90 percent.
The cost of the Panama Canal widening will be $5.2 billion.

Here is the ceremony of celebrating the beginning of the first-ever expansion of the nearly 100-year-old waterway.



Alberto Aleman Zubieta, CEO of the Panama Canal Authority, describes the Panama Canal Expansion Project:

Burbayar Lodge In Panama (Video)

Here is a nice slideshow of the Burbayar Lodge in Panama. It is Panama's top bird-watching lodges and people call it an outstanding jungle experience. If you like wildlife and nature it is the right place for you to stay and enjoy all those things.
The staff is so friendly and helpful. The lodge comprises five thatched-roof, stylish cabins built of recycled local woods and palms (each cabin has a private bathroom) and a main dining/lounge area, strung along the ridge of a hill

Cayuco Race from Atlantic To Pacific

Cayuco Race from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean first time took place in 1954. This time it is held from April 3-5 and covers a distance of 50 miles. Paddlers compete in cayucos, which are a sort of traditional Panamian canoes.

Watch this video of Ocean to Ocean 2008 (in Spanish):

Some Things You Should Know When Visiting Panama

There is no need to change your currency if you come from the USA, though the country has its own currency - the balboa coins. But they have not their own bills and you can freely pay everywhere with your dollars.
Taxi drivers don't know frequently where some hotels are located, so try to have exact addresses of the place you stay at.

Free Zone Colon Panama

This video demonstrates the Free Zone and Colon

Via España Video

Video of the Via España in Panama City, Panama.
"Panama's official race track"
At first filmed from the side of the road, later from inside a cab.