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Chef Roberto Richa transfers his love for cooking to his dishes

The chef in charge is Roberto Richa and following in the line is Erasmo Bosquez. It is a duo that from the outside they seem to work and create their dishes in a reserved way, but when they put the dish in front they speak for themselves, or rather, they shout at you alone.

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El Mercadito Biologico is an all-in-one cafe, restaurant, juice-bar, supermarket and more!

El Mercadito Biologico specializes in the highest quality, full-blown vegetable cuisine. Serves dishes without gluten, with a low glycemic index, with the addition of super foods, with a low content of saturated fat, organic products and derived from local suppliers. By focusing on high-quality ingredients, the owners are promoting healthy trade in the food market distribution of Panama.

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La Fabrica is a Brewhouse complex that is a part of International Brewers

La Fabrica is a Brewhouse complex that is a part of International Brewers, an authentic craft brewery and a Gastropub located on the same site, whose originality lies in the in-house elaboration of practically all its gastronomic offer. From the variety of beers that supply the handmade siphons, to the bread that is baked daily with its own seal. La Fabrica presents an elaborated menu where the original flavours and homemade ingredients are reflected in each of the dishes created to surprise you.

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Drive to Cambutal

An hour and a half from the tables there is a beach paradise that will make you disconnect from absolutely everything. This destination is located in Tonosí, Los Santos, it is named for the abundance of cambutes, a kind of snail with a delicious mollusk, sought after for its exquisiteness..

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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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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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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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History of Panama Canal in 3D

Crossing the dense Panamanian jungle, witnessing the excavations of the French in the 19th century, observing how engineering a century ago transformed international shipping and tropical medicine.

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Wahaka

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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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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Casco Viejo in Panama is charming and increasingly international

The oldest and smallest neighborhood in Panama City, Casco Viejo, is known for its historic character, beautiful architecture and vibrant nightlife, and although it is within walking distance of the heart of the city full of skyscrapers, it feels like a a world away.

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Argentine meat cuts: meet them to enjoy them

Although its preparation only requires having a grill and quality meat, its preparation goes beyond, since beef is not the same in all areas of the animal. Here the cuts of meat come into play, very different between them. If you are thinking of making a barbecue at home, do not forget to take into account the differences they have in order to cook them properly. The cuts of Argentine meat possess a series of very marked peculiarities that distinguish them from those of the other countries including Spain.

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Book Top Experiences and Tours in Panama:

Chef Roberto Richa transfers his love for cooking to his dishes

El Mercadito Biologico is an all-in-one cafe, restaurant, juice-bar, supermarket and more!

La Fabrica is a Brewhouse complex that is a part of International Brewers

Drive to Cambutal

What to do in Panama City for an outdoor adventure!

Pedasi - Panama, refuge of adventure tourism and surfing

Isla Iguana National Park A place full of life

History of Panama Canal in 3D

Wahaka

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

Casco Viejo in Panama is charming and increasingly international

Argentine meat cuts: meet them to enjoy them

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From Panama City: El Valle de Anton Private Full-Day Tour

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

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