The pollera is traditionally worn for Panama music and dance performances. Photo: LatinFlyer.com BY MARK CHESNUT In this episode of LatinFlyer TV, we take you to Panama City, Panama, for a fast introduction to traditional music and Latin dance, with true Panamanian style. The place where I made this EXCLUSIVE VIDEO is Tinajas, a restaurant that stages…
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Top 5 Reasons to Visit Panama City, Panama
BY MARK CHESNUTThe Trump Ocean Club International Hotel & Tower Panama has made some headlines since opening its doors this past week in Panama City, Panama (the 70-story building is being labeled as the tallest building in Latin America, although the Gran Torre Costanera in Santiago de Chile will match or beat that title when…
VIDEO: The Last Days of the Diablo Rojo, Panama City’s Legendary Bus
The Diablo Rojo, Panama City’s legendary bus system, is in its final days. Panama City is a fast-growing Central American metropolis where skyscrapers seem to rise in the blink of an eye. And as this Central American hotspot continues to modernize, it’s about to say goodbye to its most colorful form of mass transit: The…
HOTEL REVIEW: Riu Panama Plaza — Panama City, Panama
The Riu Panama Plaza is the hotel chain’s first foray into the urban hospitality concept, set in the heart of Panama City. THE ARRIVAL: With 645 rooms, the Riu Panama Plaza is largest hotel in Panama City, Panama (for now, that is; this fast-growing metropolis has larger properties in the pipeline). It also marks…
HOTEL REVIEW: The Bristol, Panama City
The elegant lobby at the Bristol hotel in Panama City. THE ARRIVAL: You might feel like you’ve driven up to a bygone era of attentive service and conservative elegance when you pull up to the Bristol, one of most legendary luxury hotels in Panama City, Panama. Guests take a seat at one of the twin…
HOTEL REVIEW: Esplendor Panama, Panama City
THE ARRIVAL: Set in a soaring, 42-story skyscraper in the financial-oriented Obarrio district, the 100-unit Esplendor — which debuted just recently — makes for an impressive entrance; its small lobby is marked by lots of glass and three thick columns covered with gold-colored mirrored tiles. The property — which is owned by the Argentina-based Fën Hoteles…
The Best Places for Ceviche in Panama City
Panamanian-style ceviche. BY EVAN TERRY FORBESGuest contributor Evan Terry Forbes, one of the founders of EyeonPanama.com, shares his own personal choices for the best ceviche in Panama City. Looking for authentic Panamanian food? Try ceviche. This traditional Latin American dish consists of fresh raw fish marinated in citrus juice, usually lemon or lime, and spiced with…
HOTEL REVIEW: Hilton Panama Offers Luxury & Great City Views
One of the newest hotels in Panama City, the Hilton Panama offers some of the best views in the Central American city.
HOTEL REVIEW: 5 Things to Love at the Sheraton Mexico City Maria Isabel Hotel
As one of the largest cities in the world, Mexico City is home to a wide array of hotels that cater to a variety of tastes and budgets. Along the iconic Paseo de la Reforma boulevard, one of the most legendary and long-standing luxury hotels is the Sheraton Mexico City Maria Isabel. During my most…
How to Visit Panama’s Fascinating Emberá Indigenous Communities
I’ve been visiting Panama since 2000 and have found lots of interesting things to do there, from touring the Panama Canal locks to relaxing on the islands of Bocas del Toro to staying in a hut on the water in the Guna Yala region. But one of my favorite experiences of all is visiting the…
5 Cool Things About a Panama Vacation
There are lots of great reasons to visit Panama. Here are some of the coolest.
Luxury Travel for Less: Panama Just Might be Latin America’s Best Deal
Looking for a luxury travel vacation at a great price? Panama might be the best deal.
This Central American Hotel was Designed by the Guy Behind Radio City Music Hall
My review of Hotel El Panama takes you inside a mid-century gem.
HOTEL REVIEW: Laid-Back Life at Hotel Bocas Town in Panama
Here’s what I liked about a tiny hotel in laid-back Bocas del Toro, Panama.