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Chef Andres Morataya bets on the union and diversification of gastronomy

To experiment with new dishes and collaborate with culinary experts without seeing them as a competition is necessary to boost the international recognition of Panamanian cuisine

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What to do in Panama City for an outdoor adventure!

There are so many things to do in Panama City, it's hard to know where to start. Whether it's shopping, tourism, live music, or wine and restaurants, this cosmopolitan city really has something for everyone. The same goes for fun outdoor adventures. One of the biggest requests from tourists and expats who live or travel to Panama, is to know where to find the best adventures and outdoor activities, whether in the city, or nearby. Luckily there is a lot to do and you will find that your next outdoor escape is just around the corner, and at a budget and skill level that suits everyone. Here are our suggestions for the best things to do outdoors in Panama City and its surroundings.

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Your dream wedding in Buenaventura Resort

On the south eastern shore of Panama in the exclusive Buenaventura Community,only 80 minutes outside of Panama City, the Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort is the most luxurious and complete beach and golf resort in the country....

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Interview with Avi Barak

MyGuide Panama spoke with Avi Barak, coOwner and chef of the OAK restaurant, who seeks in his kitchen the fusion between local raw materials, new techniques and his own Israeli culture full of its flavors and aromas of his past.

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Las Lajas, beaches and mangroves in the province of Chiriqui, Panama

In the province of Chiriqui, there are Las Lajas, an extensive beach of 15 kilometers long, and kilometers of mangroves that house various species of fauna, plants and trees. Although its greatest attraction is tranquility, an area of Panama liberated by the time of a mass tourism that comes to transform and change the environment.

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Panama City celebrates 500 years of foundation

Archaeological, cultural and human value, highlight the commemoration of the 500 years of a city that since its foundation has become a transit route for the world - Panama City.

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Isla Iguana National Park A place full of life

An impressive place, still uninhabited, is Isla Iguana, a paradise in the middle of the Gulf of Panama, in the Pacific Ocean. Isla Iguana is located 320 kilometers southwest of Panama City, in the District of Pedasí, Province of Los Santos, 7 kilometers from the coast (45 minutes by small boat). This island is formed by intrusive basalt 50 million years ago and is covered by marine sedimentary rocks of the Cenozoic era.

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A party of quincha and rock

On February 7 and 8 will be held in Pedasi, in the Panamanian province of Los Santos, the third edition of Barro Fest, an event that integrates the traditional festival of the board of embarra with a show of indie rock

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Pedasi - Panama, refuge of adventure tourism and surfing

Five hours from Panama City by car or 45 minutes by charter flights is Pedasí, a district in the province of Los Santos, located on the southern tip of the Azuero peninsula. This place has become the new offer for beach tourism, sightings of turtles, cetaceans (whales) and wildlife refuge. Admired for its security, gastronomy, customs, traditions and rural architecture, thousands of tourists come to this place to make their vacations the most comfortable of their lives. Consolidated as a true tourist landscape and full of spectacular relaxation sites that intertwine culture and ecology, Pedasí undoubtedly represents one of the greatest treasures of this Central American country. In each of the corners of this cozy town you can find something interesting to do, from visiting an enclave or enjoy the beautiful prints of customs and traditions that impress Panamanians and foreigners, even surfing at Playa Venao.

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Mexican food is made up of a series of delicious dishes such as cochinita pibil, pozoles, ahuautle pancakes, and so on. However, the exquisite taste so rich - and sometimes very spicy - is due to the combination of ingredients of pre-Hispanic and European origin.!

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Interview with Carlos Serrano Chef and CoOwner of The Fish Market

The Fish Market a restaurant in Casco Antiguo, serving up street food with a twist. The rotating blackboard menu of fresh seafood fuses flavours of Southeast Asia and the Mediterranean and might include fish gyros, gazpacho with prawns, thai green fish curry, Vietnamese sandwiches, furikake tuna steaks.

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ATP presents strategic plan to reactivate the tourism sector.

The administrator of the Panama Tourism Authority (ATP), Ivan Eskildsen, handed over to the authorities of the Ministry of Health (Minsa) and the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (Mici) the proposal called "Strategic Plan for the Reactivation of Companies, Services and Activities in the Tourism Sector".

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Welcome to our Travel Articles section

Book Top Experiences and Tours in Panama:

Chef Andres Morataya bets on the union and diversification of gastronomy

What to do in Panama City for an outdoor adventure!

Your dream wedding in Buenaventura Resort

Interview with Avi Barak

Las Lajas, beaches and mangroves in the province of Chiriqui, Panama

Panama City celebrates 500 years of foundation

Isla Iguana National Park A place full of life

A party of quincha and rock

Pedasi - Panama, refuge of adventure tourism and surfing

Wahaka

Interview with Carlos Serrano Chef and CoOwner of The Fish Market

ATP presents strategic plan to reactivate the tourism sector.

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Panama City: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

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Panama City: Shared Half-Day City and Canal Tour

From Panama City: Panama Canal and Monkey Island Tour

From Panama City: 4 San Blas Islands Day Trip with Lunch

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