Though Panama is a socially conservative country, with much of the population reported to be Roman Catholic, you’ll still find that locals are laid-back and informal in many situations. This stretches to the so called Macho attitude of local men, who will often pay…
Typical Panamanian cuisine is a vibrant and diverse mix of African, Spanish, and Native American dishes and ingredients. Though being said, Panamanian foods are generally much milder than that of their neighbours – with less spice than the likes of Mexico and Columbia. Common…
The Chiriqui Highlands are home to many of Panama’s most impressive natural attractions. Hikers will be especially rewarded by the views from the higher peaks – as they offer stunning vistas over both the Pacific and Caribbean oceans, while white water rafters and mountain…
One of Panama’s greatest assets is its heavenly collection of beaches that stretch down both sides of the isthmus – the Pacific and the Caribbean – and onto a small, but beautiful collection of islands. On the Pacific side we recommend the rustic beaches…
Easily one of Panama’s most accessible national parks with a gigantic surface area that stretches almost all the way across the country from Limón on Lago Gatún to just north of Paraíso. It’s an excellent option for hikers and nature lovers and has a…
Certainly one of Central America’s most striking capitals, Panama is cosmopolitan and full of contradictions. Head to Casco Viejo – the city’s quaint and old colonial quarter to get a glimpse of old Panama, and then the glittering skyscrapers of its banking district to…
One of the wettest areas in Costa Rica is also the most important breeding ground for the green sea turtle. It’s a maze of dense jungle and calm winding canals that it’s possible to explore by boat or kayak. As you explore the canals…
Costa Rica is one of the best places on the planet to see humpback whales. The whales migrate to the Pacific coast from both North America and Antarctica to escape the winters and as such are in Costa Rican waters for 8 months of…
The fabulous landscape of Costa Rica has no less than 129 volcanoes reaching from its surface – some of which are historically active. The sides of the volcanoes are highly fertile and often covered in swathes of lush rainforest, though it’s the craters that…
The beaches in Costa Rica never seem to end and each is lined with palms and fringed by the most beautiful of waters – on one side from the Caribbean and on the other the South Pacific Ocean. Whether you want to explore the…
