Guidebook for Panama
Food Scene
Mahalo
Avenida ALove the avocado toasts and deconstructed sushi
Try Sunday brunch, Eggs Benedict with salmon are my favorite.
Jazz bar is open from Wednesday to Sunday a must see. Or just have a drink at the bar
American Trade Hotel & Hall
Avenida Central EspañaTry Sunday brunch, Eggs Benedict with salmon are my favorite.
Jazz bar is open from Wednesday to Sunday a must see. Or just have a drink at the bar
Tacos La Neta
Calle 12 EsteBest guacamole in town, and amazing tacos.
Best local chocolate. The Aji Chombo is fantastic and don´t leave before trying their amazing local coffee. It comes from a small farm in the Boquete mountains.
Oro Moreno Autentico Chocolate Panameño
Best local chocolate. The Aji Chombo is fantastic and don´t leave before trying their amazing local coffee. It comes from a small farm in the Boquete mountains.
Dodó
Calle 1a OesteGreat place for vegetarian and non meals. Love, love the key lime pie...
One of Panama´s best restaurant for foodies. Home to chef Mario Castrellón
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Maito Restaurante
Calle 50One of Panama´s best restaurant for foodies. Home to chef Mario Castrellón
If you love Dim sum this is Panama´s version. This is the oldest dim sum place. It serves dim sum every day.
Can get very crowded on weekends
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Palacio Lung Fung
Avenida 7aC NorteIf you love Dim sum this is Panama´s version. This is the oldest dim sum place. It serves dim sum every day.
Can get very crowded on weekends
Mi Ranchito
Great place for seafood with local taste
Restaurante Santa Rita
Avenida Eloy Alfaro
Tiempos Coffee @ American Trade Hotel
Calle 11 EsteLove, love the Peruvian sushi, chef Masaki’s Nikei restaurant is one of the best in Casco
Enkai peruvian japanese cuisine
Love, love the Peruvian sushi, chef Masaki’s Nikei restaurant is one of the best in Casco
Benissimo Gelato & Caffè
Love to have coffee and ice cream and it is really close to house
Bajareque Coffee House
Avenida BAmazing place for coffee tasting
Arts & Culture
Panama Kanaal Museum
Calle 5a EsteMuseum of Religious Art
Calle 3a OesteVery close to the house and a quick visit
Our only contemporary arts museum. If you are adventurous you can walk from the house via Central Avenue.
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Museum of Contemporary Art
Calle San BlasOur only contemporary arts museum. If you are adventurous you can walk from the house via Central Avenue.
Frank Gehry designed Museum, visit the Causeway and rent bikes after
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Biomuseo
136 Calz. de AmadorFrank Gehry designed Museum, visit the Causeway and rent bikes after
Museo de la Mola (MUMO)
Calle José D. de la ObaldíaIf you are a history buff. Walk around the old ruins of Panama’s first city abandoned in 1671. Take a hat and water bottle and ease out of the sun in the Museum
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Panama Viejo
Vía CincuentenarioIf you are a history buff. Walk around the old ruins of Panama’s first city abandoned in 1671. Take a hat and water bottle and ease out of the sun in the Museum
Sightseeing
This is a tour led by ex-gang members that tells the story on the neighborhood.
Esperanza Social Venture Club
This is a tour led by ex-gang members that tells the story on the neighborhood.
Miraflores Locks
Nice place for a run or for renting a bike. have lunch at Mi Ranchito
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Causeway Amador
Nice place for a run or for renting a bike. have lunch at Mi Ranchito
Shopping
If you like some of the pillows around the house head straight to Karavan. Ask for Rosina and tell her you are staying at La Calma
Karavan Gallery
calle 6 oesteIf you like some of the pillows around the house head straight to Karavan. Ask for Rosina and tell her you are staying at La Calma
Mixo Concept
Calle 64 EsteGreat clothing and house details
Humana Shop
Casa #76 Calle 70Love the clothes, very tropical
Essentials
Farmacias Revilla Casco
Avenida AClosest pharmacy, stocks with almost everything
Bigger grocery store if you need more gourmet stuff. This is where I do my groceries
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Supermercado Riba Smith Bella Vista
Calle 45 EsteBigger grocery store if you need more gourmet stuff. This is where I do my groceries
Parks & Nature
Great place close to Panama city for a jungle walk
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Metropolitan National Park
Great place close to Panama city for a jungle walk
If you want to exercise and have a great nature walk that ends with a view this is your spot. It is uphill all the way, opens at 8:00 am
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Ancon Hill
If you want to exercise and have a great nature walk that ends with a view this is your spot. It is uphill all the way, opens at 8:00 am
Playa Venao
Best place to go surfing and a beautiful hotel
Contadora Island
Taboga Island
Punta Chame - Last Beach
For those that like kite surfing, don’t miss this beach.
Great for mountain trekking, nature and cooler weather. It is a 2h drive from the city.
Valle de Antón
Great for mountain trekking, nature and cooler weather. It is a 2h drive from the city.
Panama rainforest
A great walk in the jungle, go early so you can do some birdwatching
Drinks & Nightlife
Tántalo Hotel / Kitchen / Roofbar
Avenida BGreat views of the city
CasaCasco
Avenida AGreat place to have dinner and drinks with a view
La Rana Dorada