The coffee culture in Panama City has grown exponentially since I moved here in 2011. Back then, there were maybe two places in the whole city that specialized in producing a good cup of joe. Now, it’s easy to find a good coffee shop in nearly every neighborhood. On a…
How To Spend A Weekend In Panama City: A Local’s Guide
With a warm tropical climate, a bustling cosmopolitan center, a laid-back historic area, and a trendy nightlife scene, Panama City is one of Latin America’s hottest destinations year-round. Here’s how to make the most of a weekend getaway in Panama City, Panama. Start your weekend trip to Panama City by staying in…
Pixvae Market: Find Unique Artisanal Products From Panama
Pixvae Mercadito Panameño is a market & cafe situated on Calle 75 in Panama City’s residential San Francisco neighborhood. Here you can find products like food, clothing, coffee and more that are 100% Panamanian. As I entered Pixvae, I was welcomed by a pleasant surprise as this is not your…
A Food Lover’s Guide To San Francisco, Panama City
San Francisco is the coolest neighborhood in Panama City that as a visitor, you’ve probably never of. This residential area of the city is where I’ve called home the past six years and it has quietly become the neighborhood offering the widest variety of food & drink options in Panama City.…
Bottomless Coffee And Fresh-Baked Bagels: Two Rare Gems in Panama City
Big mugs, bigger plates – the best portion sizes in Panama City. The most bang for your buck, and the best space for mingling, lingering, working remotely, or spacing out and flat out enjoying the wonderfully cozy ambiance of this spacious café. Can you tell I really like this place?…
Panama Coffee Wins International ‘Great Taste’ Awards
Three coffees from Panama have earned international acclaim in the Great Taste awards, a tribute to this country’s under-appreciated coffee industry. The winning coffees entered by England’s Dark Woods Coffee were micro-lot coffees sourced from La Huella (Cafe de Panama) in Boquete, Panama. Two of the Panama coffees won the…
Geisha Coffee Wins International Tasting Competition In “The Best of Panama”
Geisha continues to dominate among the best coffee in the world by getting 94.1 points out of 100, at an international coffee tasting known as “The Best of Panama” held in Boquete Chiriquí. The goal of the competition is to identify the best beans in the country before an electronic…
Mentiritas Blancas: An Artisan Bakery & Coffee Lab In Panama City
Mentiritas Blancas is a coffee shop situated in the heart of Panama City’s funky Via Argentina neighborhood. It is a favorite hangout for neighborhood locals, coffee fanatics, and visitors wanting to experience Panama’s coffee culture scene. Here’s a look inside… Via Argentina is an older area of Panama City known for…
Magno Barber Shop: Cuts, Shaves & Coffee In Panama
I first discovered the hidden gem of Magno Barber Shop a little over a year ago in Panama City’s San Francisco neighborhood and its been my regular spot for a haircut or any other male grooming needs. I love that it has a modern masculine atmosphere, provides excellent service, and…
Starbucks Opens First Store In Panama
Thursday, August 6 Starbucks inaugurated their first store in Panama City, Panama at the new Street Mall on Via Israel (open everyday 7am – midnight). A triple, Venti, Soy, No Foam Latte, por favor. This is the 15th Starbucks store to open in all of Latin America and the 1st of…
Full Of Beans At A Coffee Farm In Panama
Can you believe that in all my travels, I have never been to a coffee farm! Even after visiting the coffee region of Salento in Colombia. So being in Central America, I decided to pay a visit to another of the larger coffee exporters – Panama. [adrotate group=”11″] In fact, according…
Why I’m Not That Excited For Starbucks To Open In Panama
Starbucks, the coffee franchise on every corner of the U.S., plans to open stores in Panama at the beginning of 2015. In April 2011, Starbucks Coffee Company signed an agreement to begin operating franchises in Central America. Since then they have opened 5 stores in El Salvador, 4 in Costa…