Classifying something as the best is not always an easy task, but after a recent weekend adventure I think I can say with some confidence I’ve found the best island in Panama. Now I have visited the gorgeous party islands of Bocas del Toro and peaceful native islands of San Blas and been thoroughly impressed, but my vote for the best island is neither of these. Slightly lesser known but gaining popularity at a swift pace, Isla Iguana is in the Los Santos province of Panama lying just east of the Azueron Peninsula in the Pacific Ocean. The waters surrounding this legendary island are well known for seeing whales and huge sea turtles when the season is right, but that Read more
Best Panama Deals: Special Travel Deals from Giggi Travel
Giggi Travel offers you a chance to discover everything El
Valle has to offer at an unbeatable price! Only $49!
Our tour includes:
Transport to and from El Valle
Visit to the Nispera Zoo
Visit to the handicrafts market
Visit to the “El Chorro” waterfall and hiking trails
Visit to the natural springs
Visit to the El Valle museum
Don’t miss out on your chance to discover San Blas paradise in
Panama, at an unbeatable price! Only $180 p/p
Our package includes:
Land transportation to and from San Blas
Boat transportation to the island
2 nights accomodation in cabins
Tours
3 meals a day
Don’t miss out on the exclusive offer from Giggi Travel
Discover the beauty of the Dutch Read more
Two Great Reasons Why You Should Visit Playa Carrillo!
As the holidays approach everyone is planning their winter holiday vacations. What’ll it be this year? Arenal, Jaco, Witch’s Rock, Puerto Viejo? Sure you could try to enjoy the overcrowded beaches and packed tourist spots or you could go where the locals go.
Although Playa Samara in Nicoya, Guanacaste is mostly frequented by locals, it does get its fair share of foreign visitors itching to ride the waves. Only 10 minutes away, neighboring beach Carrillo is a totally different story.
Clean, Lonely beach.
Carrillo is actually in the neighboring county of Hojancha so the beach itself is much cleaner. There are trash cans and signs everywhere reminding you and everyone else to keep Carrillo clean. The waves are great Read more
Playa El Parmar: The Best Place to Learn How to Surf in Panama!
At some point or another anyone who’s stared at the mesmerizing waves of the ocean has wondered what it would be like to hop on a board and surf one. Young or old the idea of surfing appeals to many, but it’s not always the easiest thing to do logistically. As I was raised in the mountains of Colorado I’ve always secretly wondered what it would be like to ride a wave and since I stepped foot in the great Isthmus of Panama I have been trying to figure out how to do it. I heard the World Surf Championships were located down on the Azuero peninsula a few months ago, but these massive swells made for world class surfers Read more
How to open your very own Costa Rican bank account
Fees, fees, fees. We’re all familiar with the high international fees and ATM fees were charged every time we take money out of our American bank accounts. How can you avoid losing half your money on fees? The answer may be very simple. Open your very own Costa Rican Bank Account!
How? Here’s the breakdown.
Passport, residency permit or permanent residency card
Proof of residency (water, power, internet or other bill with your physical address on it)
Fill out and sign application form
Deposit the minimum amount for the account you want. If you want an account with Banco de Costa Rica you need to deposit a minimum of ₵50 000 or $500. Banco Nacional only
Oferta Simple: The Cheapest Way to Eat Out in Panama!
Figuring out how to efficiently experience the vast plethora of culinary options in Panama City is a somewhat overwhelming task. There are so many different neighborhoods with good restaurants that even if you are able to pin down a location to cure your hunger pains it can be difficult to choose from the array of different choices. From Lebanese to Peruvian, Panama City won’t let your stomach down no matter what mood you are in, but how to decide where to go has perplexed me since arrival in this great city. As I currently do not possess a motor vehicle, my primary form of transportation consists of a pair of worn out sneakers, so the majority of my restaurant experiences Read more
Ancon Hill: The Best View of Panama City
There’s no better way to appreciate and understand a city than a birds eye view and for those of us not financially fortunate enough to possess helicopters I have an easy solution in Panama City. Although it’s a place that us residents of the city see every day not many people take the time to venture up the immensely green hill topped with a gargantuan Panamanian Flag that looms over the city. It almost seems to fall into the background most of the time as we drive around to get wherever we are going that day. Last weekend this Gringo was in a “mountain summiting” type of mood and as Ancon Hill (Cerro Ancon) is the highest point of Panama Read more
Why you should visit Santa Tecla, right now!
Walking around in downtown Santa Tecla you are immersed in Salvadorian history and culture.
Architecture from the early 1900 makes a regular appearance in the Santa Tecla landscape. Beautiful
neoclassical buildings line the streets and remind us of a simpler time in El Salvador.
A must see example of this architecture is the Palacio Municipal de las Bellas Artes. Here modern
art meets classical Salvadorian arts and crafts. Built in 1911 by Jose Jerez, as a family home and later
donated to the municipality this building became the municipal building in the late 1920’s. In 2001
the building suffered some major damage from an earthquake and was left to gather dust. In 2008 a
remodel was completed and this local Read more
How to get around in Belize
You’re finally in Belize and you face the big question, do I rent a car? Do I take a taxi? How do I get
around? The truth is you should have probably thought about that before you got to Belize, but now
you’re here and I have to help you. Here are your options
Taxis will take you anywhere you want to go. They are more expensive then public transportation but it
certainly won’t cost as much as a New York cab ride. The best idea is to agree on a price to your desired
location before you get in. If you don’t agree on a price beforehand then it’s up to the cab driver to
decide how much he Read more
How to open your very own Costa Rican bank account
Fees, fees, fees. We’re all familiar with the high international fees and ATM fees were charged every time we take money out of our American bank accounts. How can you avoid losing half your money on fees? The answer may be very simple. Open your very own Costa Rican Bank Account!
How? Here’s the breakdown.
Passport, residency permit or permanent residency card
Proof of residency (water, power, internet or other bill with your physical address on it)
Fill out and sign application form
Deposit the minimum amount for the account you want. If you want an account with Banco de Costa Rica you need to deposit a minimum of ₵50 000 or $500. Banco Nacional only
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