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

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

Casa de Campo Pedasi Panama 9°80° Hotel Feature

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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

Panama 9°80° HOTEL REVIEW InterContinental Playa Bonita Resort & Spa

InterContinental Playa Bonita Resort & Spa Panama

It had been a busy couple of weeks – interminable meetings, long workdays followed by longer waits in traffic, skipped meals, late nights and early wake-ups. It was definitely time for a mini vacation even if we could only carve out 24 hours for a little rest and relaxation. With so little time to spare,… Read More

Panama 9°80° HOTEL REVIEW The Bristol at Buenaventura

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For years, the Bristol Hotel has been enviably recognized as the only true Boutique Hotel in Panama City. Thanks to its spectacular cuisine, created by local culinary star, Cuquita Arias, the hotel is renowned as one of Panama’s best eating spots and the unrivalled location for  corporate and social events. All in all, the Bristol… Read More

LUNA ROSSA

Owner Bruno Baragli purchased the restaurant from a friend in 2001 and moved to Coronado seeking a more relaxing lifestyle. The restaurant is located in what used to be the original location to the “only” convenience store in the whole community, a placed called “La Cosita” meaning the little thing. Those who grew up spending… Read More

Panama 9°80° HOTEL REVIEW Cerro La Vieja Eco-Hotel & Spa

Cerro La Vieja, Cocle Panama

Cerro La Vieja Eco- Hotel & Spa located in the province of Coclé, up in the mountains between the towns of Caimito and Chiguirí Arriba, opened its doors 18 years ago by Mr. Alfonso Jaén. The story goes  that the Cerro La Vieja, or the  old woman’s hill got its particular name dating back to… Read More

Sitio Barriles mysteries

Sitio Barriles

The time was 2,400 years ago. A rough craft approaches the southern Pacific coast of Panama, close to modern day Puerto Armuelles. Dehydrated and hungry after several weeks at sea, the crew gazes ahead in the fading light of day and sees a distant volcano, smoke and fire spuming from its summit. The boat reaches… Read More