A week of rest in Panama!

After wining something for the very first time, my family and I got to plan a great weeklong retreat to the beautiful Panama. We stayed a little way from the city itself, at a great resort right on the beach.

The hotel was incredible, the type that makes you want to stay in there every second of the trip; all kinds of food to eat and entertainment if you want it. Still, even though we took most of our time resting in the sun, we took some days to explore the city itself like taking a cab over to Albrook Mall, or the Biomuseo which will leave you enchanted not only by the displays but the building itself. Panama is a gorgeous and modern city that welcomes every taste and culture, so you will find incredible things to do, from enjoying nights out, live music or simply enjoy doing nothing.

Taking a few breaks from resting, we chose to take a couple of day tours to explore around the amazing history of the city. Our first stop was Miraflores, the wonderful canal just outside Panama City. The tour we took allowed us to not only go over to the Visitors Center and look at the boats pass by from above, but also take a boat around and through the canal itself. This was an amazing way to explore and admire the unbelievable work of engineering that was built so many years ago. This is a part of the country that even though may not be very interesting for some people, I found it absolutely fascinating.

Finally, seeing as we had one more day to explore, we took another tour all the way to Colón. After a short drive over there, we were able to walk around and mainly dedicated our day to exploring Fort San Lorenzo. These beautiful seaside ruins of the fort are a great attraction, and just a few minutes from the free zone where you can shop tax-free as well as find some great places to eat. Once again, you can find a visitor center for the Agua Clara Locks here as well, to watch the boats pass by the historic canal.