November_Panama_blog

Independence Month

Preparing for a November in Panama, you might want to write this down.. There are 5, yes 5, days celebrating Pah-nah-MAH in the month of November. 5 National Holidays, 5 extra days off work, 5 days where banks are closed, 5 days where public offices are closed. Panamanians love a celebration and November is a month for celebration! And here …

Golden Frog

The Golden Frog & El Valle de Anton

El Valley de Anton is a small mountain town nested in a dormant volcano crater about 2 hours from Panama City. El Valle is home to the Nispero Zoo and the rare golden frog as well as many other attractions. El Nispero Zoo is located on the outskirts of El Valle in the shadows of Cerro Gaital National Monument. The …

Mola from Kuna Yala, Panama

Molas from the Guna Indians in Panama

What is a Mola? Molas are colorful panels sewn by the women of the Guna Indian tribe, who reside here in Panama in the San Blas Archipelago on the Caribbean Sea. Molas are part of traditional costumes worn by Guna women. Four mola panels are formed into the front and back panels of a blouse. In Dulegaya, the Guna’s native …