During my recent trip to Panama City, Panama, I was a guest at one of the city’s newest hotels: the 92-room TRYP By Wyndham Panama Centro, which opened this year in the popular El Cangrejo district. Here are my impressions. THE STYLE: Crisp, clean and comfortably contemporary, this newly built hotel is airy and pleasant,…
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VIDEO: Frank Gehry BioMuseo Museum (Hardhat Preview Tour)
World-famous architect Frank Gehry’s first work in Latin America — the BioMuseo — opens next year in Panama, and we take a VIDEO hardhat tour of it.
Travel Like 007: Must-see James Bond Scenes in Latin America
You just might feel like 007 when you travel to these movie locations where James Bond spent time in Latin America.
Panama City’s Casco Antiguo: A Neighborhood in Transition
Panama City’s Casco Antiguo, the city’s most historical living neighborhood, is dotted with beautiful architectural diversity.
Airline Review: American Airlines Economy Class (Boeing 737)
Pondering a flight on American Airlines in Latin America? Here is a sample of the inflight service in economy class, aboard a Boeing 737.
Panama Hotel Review: Westin Playa Bonita
One of the newest hotels in Panama, the Westin Playa Bonita is located about 20 minutes outside of Panama City
Nitro Circus: 3D Movie Highlights Panama’s Adventure Travel Side
Sitting in the movie theater a couple weeks ago, I was surprised to see, during the previews, a group
VIDEO: Traditional Music and Latin Dance, at Tinajas Restaurant in Panama City
The pollera is traditionally worn for Panama music and dance performances. Photo: LatinFlyer.com BY MARK CHESNUT In this episode of LatinFlyer TV, we take you to Panama City, Panama, for a fast introduction to traditional music and Latin dance, with true Panamanian style. The place where I made this EXCLUSIVE VIDEO is Tinajas, a restaurant that stages…
HOTEL REVIEW: Riu Panama Plaza — Panama City, Panama
The Riu Panama Plaza is the hotel chain’s first foray into the urban hospitality concept, set in the heart of Panama City. THE ARRIVAL: With 645 rooms, the Riu Panama Plaza is largest hotel in Panama City, Panama (for now, that is; this fast-growing metropolis has larger properties in the pipeline). It also marks…