Villa Esplendorosa – Panama 9°80° Vacation Rental Review

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Perched on a hill overlooking the Pacific Ocean on the southern most tip of the Azuero peninsula is Villa Esplendorosa.  As its name implies, you are in for a grand experience that will exceed your expectations. This 11,000 square foot luxury villa with nearly 3 acres of land is located in one of the most… Read More

Carnavales Panama 2012

Carnival Queen

This weekend, it’s time to bury the sardine. Thought you misread that? Not a chance. Burying sardines in tiny coffins is one of the fabulous and wild traditions of the Panama Carnival! Starting this weekend, you need to get ready to have a serious party at the Carnavales Panama 2012. If this is your first… Read More

Tunes N Brews

Tunes N Brews Boquete

2 Rare Treasures in Panama: Country Music and Great Beer And they’re going to be pulled together into one fabulous event this month in the little town of Boquete. The likes of New York, Boston, and Manchester all have great events dedicated solely to the appreciation of a good pint and it’s about time we… Read More

Ready for the Rocket Man?

Elton John Solo Piano

The great, Sir Elton John, needs no introduction. He’s a world-class musician and he’s coming to Panama City on February 4, 2012. Need we say more? The concert itself will be held at the Figali Convention Center and will be a Solo Piano feature: just the Rocket Man and his piano. If you can get… Read More

Baja Zero: Saving the World through Creativity

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Using creativity to inspire a solid message in Panama youth: Imagine a World of Peace Now is the time to use your own music-inspired creativity. The rock group, Baja Zero, has put the call out to the youth of Panama to do a little inspired innovation. Youth, between the ages of 12 and 20, can… Read More

Panama 9°80° Hotel Review The Riverside Inn Boquete

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We pull into the circle driveway of the Riverside Inn, a perfectly pastoral  cottage with blue shutters surrounded by a beautifully tended garden of mountain flowers. The cool evening is already settling in, and from the inn’s valley vantage point, we take in the stunning mountainscape of Panama’s Chiriqui highlands. Stretching our legs, we wander… Read More

New Exhibits at MAC

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This is the weekend to head out to the Museo de Arte Contemporaneo!  There are currently 2 new exhibits featuring renowned artists from all over the world. The first exhibit, Evolution, is showing until January 22,2012.  The exhibit reveals a wide collection of art in different medias by Panamanian artist, Mark Lee.  Mark’s work includes… Read More

Casa de Campo Pedasi Panama 9°80° Hotel Feature

Caca Campo pick piscina y cuarto

A 5-hour drive from Panama City takes you to a warm charming town brimming with wildlife and lush nature. Pedasí boasts impeccable views of nearby countryside, and despite being an utterly tranquil place, the town and surrounding coastline has a buzz to it. Accommodation offerings are plentiful in Pedasí and along its beaches, catering to… Read More

Panama 9°80° HOTEL REVIEW Las Clementinas

Las Clementinas Casco Antiguo Panama

Located in the once bustling and trendy street of Casco Antiguo, stands a hotel that feels like home. The moment you step into one of the chambers, you are swept away by the idea that this place is not a hotel room; this is a fully equipped apartment. It is inexplicable, how it takes about… Read More

Panama 9°80 HOTEL REVIEW La Casa del Risco

La Casa del Risco Boquete Panama

Described by one British transplant as “a place of mist and rainbows,” the lush mountain region around Boquete in the Chiriqui Province is without a doubt a must-see for any serious traveler and a refreshing escape from the heat of the lowlands. It has even been said that the air itself smells like honey. Coffee,… Read More