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tuck — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 14:45:24 +0000

Our very best wishes to you and yours for a Merry Christmas and a Happy & Prosperous New Year from Tuck’s Panama Blog. Related PostsNo Related Post

World Baseball Championships - Special bus services for games

tuck — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 12:09:28 +0000

The 2011 World Baseball Championships are being held in Panama this year and will start this coming weekend. A special bus service (not diablos rojos) has been ordered to transport baseball fans to the Rod Carew stadium for the World Baseball Championships starting this weekend. Buses, provided by MiBus, operators of the air-conditioned Metro buses, will run from [...]

Gasoline prices down again

tuck — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 11:45:23 +0000

It was announced today that gasoline prices in Panama will fall again on Saturday, September 24 with 95 octane down 30 cents and 91 down 19 cents. This will put the price at the pumps for 95 octane at $3.94, and 91 octane at $ 3.75. Low sulfur diesel will retail at $3.69. The new price levels will [...]

Panama Banco National to open new Bank Branch in Mariato

tuck — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 15:19:07 +0000

Panama’s Banco National is nearing completion of the construction of their new bank branch, complete with ATM access, in Mariato. This bank will be a great benefit not only to the local Panamanian population and businesses, but also the entire expat community living in or near this town. Expats and Panamanians alike, currently have to travel to Santiago, [...]

White Spider Hammocks of Panama

tuck — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 20:51:29 +0000

White Spider Hammocks of Panama Serena is the proprietor of White Spider Hammocks (Hamacas de Arana Blanca) in Malena on the Western Azuero peninsula of Panama, Central America. These specially crafted hammocks are individually handmade by an American (Serena), a local Panamanian named Juan, and an indigenous Indian named Esmeralda. They specialize in making whatever type of hammock you want; big, [...]

Panama Fishing Charters with Captain Jerry

tuck — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 13:35:29 +0000

So you want to go fishing for the big ones while visiting the beautiful Gold Coast of Panama (The Western Azuero Peninsula). The best local sport fishing guide, crew and equipment is by far only available through Fishing Machine Charter which is locally owned and operated by Captain Jerry Higdon and his experienced crew. While [...]

Perfect Sunsets

tuck — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 23:06:49 +0000

Yes this is what a typical sunset truly looks like most evenings from our homes here in Morrillo Pacific Heights overlooking the beautiful Pacific Ocean on Panama’s Western Azuero Peninsula commonly referred to as the Gold Coast. Related PostsAugust 22, 2011 -- Fabulous Artwork Depicting Traditional Panamanian Dress (0)August 4, 2011 -- Wahoo – what fun!! [...]

Sancocho de Gallina - Stew or Soup

tuck — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 22:39:10 +0000

Sancocho de gallina is a staple in the Panamanian diet and is eaten at least once a week by most locals. It is thin in consistency like soup but packed full of chicken and vegetables – mm, mm good. I will post the recipe soon. Related PostsAugust 22, 2011 -- Fabulous Artwork Depicting Traditional Panamanian Dress (0)August [...]