Panama

(Bocas del Toro, Panama) I can't think of a better place to have some dental work done than in Bocas del Torro. I was staying across the Laguna at Bastimentos Island and decided to have a dental check-up. Dr Wong found three cracked fillings and took care of them promptly. Dr Wong removed my old silver fillings and replaced them with mercury free 3m inlay(not sure what … [Read more...] about Bocas Dental Center (Bocas del Toro)

Casco Viejo, Panama City Location: Coming out of Hotel Colon take a left and go one block. Should see the sign on your left side looking down the hill. Cost: 75 cents to wash and 75 cents to dry. You have to fold the ropa yourself. If staying in the Casco Viejo area and you need your laundry done, this is the place. Just don't stray to far down the street. You will … [Read more...] about Lavamatico/ Laundry (Casco Viejo)

Cost: 8 US Dollars I guess since you came all the way to Panama you better go and see the locks, eh? It's big and it's bad! Check out the locks and the museum at Miraflora Locks. It's really convenient and gives you a good taste of part of the canal. Plus the building has the best air conditioner. Personally I think the Museum in Casco Viejo is better than … [Read more...] about Panama Canal (MiraFlores Locks)

If you are in Panama City, don't miss going to Casco Viejo. Lots of neat things to see there. The Panama Canal museum is there and lots of Colonial architecture. It's like taking a time machine back to the past. Not all of Casco Viejo is safe to walk around in, but there are plenty of tourist police to make sure you don't stray into the dangerous parts of town. Just use common … [Read more...] about Casco Viejo (Panama City)

Getting there: From Chitre take mini van to Las Tablas, then catch another mini van to Pedasi. Takes about 1 1/2 hours for the whole trip. Pedasi is a neat town to go and visit. Not a whole lot to do there and perhaps that is a good reason to go. The two local beaches (Playas El Torro and La Garita) are not the best for swimming, but I liked taking the long half hour hike to … [Read more...] about Pedasi (Panama)