A walk through town

El Festival del Mar

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September 15th 2012
My host family is terrific and ONLY speaks spanish so I can continue to practice while attending classes. Whew!! They live in a nice home right next to the international airport in Bocas. By international, I mean there are 3 flights a day into Panama City. I think the International part is based on the passengers not the flights. I have 3 host sisters, 2 chiuauas, and a one year old cousin. ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Panama » Bocas Del Toro » Isla Colon

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With US backing, Panama seceded from Colombia in 1903 and promptly signed a treaty with the US allowing for the construction of a canal and US sovereignty over a strip of land on either side of the structure (the Panama Canal Zone). The Panama Canal ... ... read more