Category Archives: Exploring the Area

Raquel’s Ark Wildlife Rescue

Posted on October 25, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

The next stop in our day with friends was Raquel’s Ark in Volcan. Raquel has a number of interesting animals and birds which she cares for and clearly loves. Most are tame and enjoy visitors so it is a great … Continue reading →

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Macho de Monte, revisted

Posted on October 25, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

Macho de Monte is an amazing river canyon near Cuesta Piedra, a town between Conception and Volcan.  I met up with a bunch of Boquete expats near Dolega so we could drive to Volcan together, and I was thrilled when … Continue reading →

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Boca Chica – Bocas del Mar Hotel

Posted on August 26, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

Next to the Seagullcove Lodge in Boca Chica is another hotel, Bocas del Mar. We noticed steps going up from our hotel’s beach so we decided to wander over and take a look. It’s a very new looking hotel with … Continue reading →

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Boca Brava and the Monkeys

Posted on August 26, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

Boca Brava is the closest island to our hotel on Boca Chica, and we were told that not only is there a hotel with a good restaurant, there is a hiking trail where howler monkeys are frequently seen. The hotel … Continue reading →

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Boca Chica Getaway

Posted on August 26, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

We have been to the Seagullcove Lodge in Boca Chica before, so when an Oferta Simple came up we bought a couple more nights there. It’s a great little hotel with only six cabanas so it feels very personal, and … Continue reading →

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The New Public Market

Posted on July 4, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

There has been a very large, shiny building under construction in David. I heard some time ago that it was going to be a market to house the merchants that are usually on the street. Tuesday I was shopping with … Continue reading →

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Playa La Barqueta – a Visit to the Beach

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

It’s always fun to have someone new around because you have a good reason to visit all of your favorite spots! Kayla, granddaughter of some good friends, was staying with us for a few days and we had such a … Continue reading →

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A Bit of Sightseeing

Posted on June 18, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

There’s been a lot going on around here lately! The most fun thing has been our friends’ granddaughter who stayed with us for a little while. I had a great time showing her some of the things I love in … Continue reading →

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Los Cangilones de Gualaca

Posted on June 8, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

We had been hearing about this great swimming spot in the river canyons near Gualaca for some time, so today we decided to go check it out. What a great afternoon! We had such a good time. Gualaca is a … Continue reading →

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The Benefits of Biking

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

I’ve been riding my bicycle a lot, as I mentioned in my last post. Riding here in Panama is different than in the US. Many people have bikes as their main mode of transportation so there are always bikes in … Continue reading →

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