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Panama City’s top Mexican restaurant seems more Mexican than Mexico itself. The owners, the Uribe family from Guadalajara, have draped the colorful walls and festooned every nook and cranny with gads of Mexican folk art, historic photos of Mexico, and hand-painted crockery, and fitted the dining area with traditional leather furniture. The food here is authentic Mexican more than Tex-Mex. Don’t miss the spicy chicken mole poblano, the “divorced” enchiladas (a red and green enchilada with gooey cheese separated down the middle by a couple of chips), or the puerco pibil (a citrus pork dish from Mérida). Wash it down with one of the good, frosty margaritas. [Read More]

One of Panama City’s tonier restaurants, Eurasia is not the belle of the restaurant scene that it was several years ago. But the top-notch cuisine and sharp service endure. As the name implies, Eurasia’s dishes are European with dashes of Asian flavors, stylishly presented. Daring and delicious, the food truly reflects the immigrant melting pot that is Panama City. The ambience is elegant, with papaya-colored walls, lavish art, heavy Spanish ironwork, and checkered marble floors, and there is a slightly more casual dining area near the bar. Waiters in starched white shirts and shiny cummerbunds provide some of the best service in all of Panama. The menu is lopsided in terms of pricing; some dishes are better — and cheaper — than others. At press time Eurasia was retooling its menu, but expect to find dishes such as jumbo shrimp in tropical tamarind sauce with coconut milk, or filet mignon in a gingery sauce.

Location: Calle 48, Bella Vista, Panama City
Phone: 264-7859
Cuisine: Eclectic
Price Main courses: $7-$29
Rating: 4 stars

There are many ways to see Panama, many like tour the city on foot, sampling the sights, sounds, and tastes of the city as they go. Others prefer to take a less energetic approach and avail of one of the many tours available. Panama is a city that will capture your heart.

The Chagres River is virtually unseen in the trek through the Chagres National Park due to the lack of access roads, protection against settlers, and the previous non-existence of Adventures Panama. This part of the river, characterized by currents alternating with backwaters, is considered as Class II, although several rapids are considered Class III by the International Classification of River Navigation. [Read More]