QLE Guide to Panama City

Panama City is so much more than the canal… Check out this guide to Panama City for tips and tricks on visiting Panama’s capital!

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Casco Viejo: Cool, Colorful, and Colonial

Now a World Heritage Site, Casco Viejo is a marvelous mix of old and new, with old ruins, colorful colonial architecture, and modern tourist ventures.

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Study Spanish in Panama City

For my last and final week studying Spanish in Panama with Habla Ya, I returned to my point of arrival in Panama City. Much different than the beachside vacation hot spot of Bocas del Toro or the…

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How to Visit the Panama Canal On Your Own

The Panama Canal is easy (and cheap!) to visit on your own, especially with these tips.

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Searching for Sloths in the Least Likely Place: Panama City

After over a month in Central America, I’d given up on finding sloths… until I reached the unlikely location of Panama City.

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Biomuseo and Smithsonian in Panama City: Celebrating Biodiversity

Panama is one of the most ecologically diverse countries on the planet, and Panama City is the (surprisingly) best place to celebrate this biodiversity.

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Quarter Life Guide to Boquete Panama

Boquete Panama may be most well known for its position as a top retirement spot for aged Americans, especially after a feature by AARP declared it “something close to heaven ” for prospective retirees. But while it might be…

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Homestay in Boquete Panama

While studying Spanish at Habla Ya in Boquete, I opted for an immersive homestay experience for my accommodation. I had been counseled by Habla Ya that a homestay is the best accommodation choice for quickly…

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Rio Canyon Hike to Boquete Panama’s Oasis

The Caldera Canyon hike in Boquete, Panama was tough but totally worth it for the oasis at the end!

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Beaches in Boquete Panama? Chiriqui Gulf Adventures

In Boquete, you can have your mountains and beach it, too!

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