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Panama Fresh

Moment collecting in the Azuero Peninsula

Written and photographed by Karina Arrue

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People come to Panama for the Canal. For its beaches and rainforests, for surfing and sportfishing and for all sorts of adventure-touring. Things like visiting Captain Henry Morgan’s ruins in Panama Viejo, the historic part of the capital city, or island-hopping in the Indian territory of San Blas always have their place in the tourist’s itinerary. If you come all the way to Panama, then you must certainly do these things, but I encourage you to explore some of the lesser-tapped origins of this Central American country as well. Perhaps I emphasize this because Panama is my father’s homeland. Of course I’ve enjoyed visiting my share of tourist attractions too, but that’s not where I came in contact with the people and traditions of Panama—that’s where I bumped into other tourists like myself.

I’ve learned after several tries that when trekking in any country, the sensible traveler should be armed with three tools: 1) a good travel guide; 2) the ability to put away the list of recommended sites contained therein; and 3) the desire to slow down enough to wander down random streets or simply people watch while drinking a cup of coffee. It also helps to meet some local people who already know the lay of the land.

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