Under $50/Night: Panama’s Most Inexpensive Getaways
Traveling in Panama can be done on the cheap if you know where to stay. Dream of staying right on the beach or being in a private cabin in the mountains? It’s possible on a budget. I’ve rounded up a list of the best bangs for you buck throughout the…
Panama City’s Museums Can Now Be Enjoyed Virtually
In honor of International Museum Day, celebrated on May 18, Panama’s Tourism Authority (ATP) launched a new website that lets users enjoy the city’s…
Going UP! Where To Experience Panama’s “Chilly” Weather
Let’s be honest, it’s HOT & HUMID in most parts of Panama and that glistening, tropical sweat look just doesn’t look or feel good…
Charities In Panama You Can Help During The Coronavirus Pandemic
The Coronavirus has been hard-hitting to families in Panama that already struggle on a daily basis and luckily local charities are stepping in to help. Most just need financial donations as they are buying food packages and distributing them to local families. This post will continue to be updated so…
5 de Mayo Has Nothing To Do With Mexican Culture In Panama
In Panama City, you’ll notice one of the metro stops is called 5 de Mayo, which is located in the 5 de Mayo neighborhood.…
10 Easy Eco-Lodge & Glamping Getaways From Panama City
With a diverse landscape of beaches, mountains, and jungles to explore, you don’t have to venture far from Panama City to enjoy the outdoors.…
What It’s Like Being In Panama During The Coronavirus Outbreak
After deciding to relocate from Panama to Bogotá, Colombia in 2018, I still frequent Panama quite a bit to keep up with the Panama Detour and produce new content for this website. My most recent trip to Panama was supposed to just be for two weeks has turned into an…
21 Things You MUST DO In Panama City
Want to get to know the real Panama City, Panama? I’ve worked to narrow down everything there is to do in Panama City to…
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…
The Essential Guide To Bocas del Toro: Panama’s Dreamy Paradise
You’ll often hear of places where travellers tend to ‘get stuck’ (in a good way). I’ve heard urban myths of people going to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca for a week and never going back home. I’ve heard mutterings of vacations to Maui that turned into “eternacations”. Never had I witnessed…
10 Amazing Panama City Hotels Under $100/Night
Now is one of the best times to visit Panama City because the over-construction of hotels in the city has caused hotel rates to…
10 Nightlife Spots To Experience Before You Leave Panama
Panamanians always enjoy a good party! The nightlife here offers a little bit of something for everyone, from underground lairs to chic nightclubs with Panama’s…
Best Places In Panama To Celebrate New Year’s Eve
Can’t decide where to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Panama? From upscale city nightlife to laid back beach towns… here are the best spots in Panama to celebrate New Year’s Eve. Panama City An upscale modern city filled with glass skyscrapers, nightlife, restaurants, shopping, and lots of fireworks on NYE.…
Experience Panama City Off The Beaten Path at Selina Kalu Yala
Wondering what to do in Panama? Worry not – there is no shortage of things to do in Panama City. In fact, adventurous things…
7 Surprising Items You Can Get Delivered to Your Home in Panama City
Pretty much anywhere in the world, you can get food delivered to your place of residence. In Panama City, Uber Eats, Apetito24 and Glovo…
Huella Festival Brings Nature, Art, & Dance To Chiriqui
A peace and love festival nestled in the rainforest of Panama is being organized for all souls who crave a natural environment to express their love for nature and others through art, education, and food. Save the date: March 06, 07, and 08 of the year 2020. The upcoming Huella Festival…
Surf, Scuba, & Snorkel In Santa Catalina
Panama is a diverse country suited for tourists and adventure seekers alike. For many visitors, Panama offers opportunities to explore the mountains, rivers, volcanos,…
15 Awesome Things About Living In Panama
Life in Panama is what you make of it and it can offer an incredible tropical lifestyle with year-round hot weather, beautiful destinations, safety,…
Luxury Experiences in Panama That Are Just Fabulous
Panama is an isthmus sitting beautifully between the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea and it certainly isn’t short of experiences worthy of making you feel like a million bucks – especially if you’ve got a couple to spare. While this is far from the truth in my case (I…
Bodhi Hostel: An Oasis In Panama’s Concrete Jungle
Located in the heart of the tallest mountain in Panama City, Cerro Ancon, Bodhi Hostel Panama City is the best option for travelers who…