Panama has become a popular stop in the Caribbean, both for a few hours stop-off from a cruise ship, or for a lifetime. Whether you come for its low cost of living, inspiring and varied tropical natural beauty or it’s welcoming and friendly people, Panama is quickly becoming the Caribbean hot spot for a second home or a second chapter in retirement.
Try some unique dishes in Colon While Cruising Through Panama
Panama is unique in that it has something for everyone. East along the Caribbean or a few miles west to the Pacific Ocean, or perhaps a drive through quiet mountain towns, it’s all here within reach.
Colon is one of the country’s most exciting and welcoming port cities. This glistening metropolis lies near the entrance of the Panama Canal about fifty miles northwest of Panama City. Known as Panama’s second city, and with more than half the population living in the Panama City-Colon metropolitan corridor, you will find this is a fascinating place to just let loose and explore it many wonders. Combined with a pleasant tropical climate all year around, you may be a bit difficult to leave.
Aside from the wonderful and inspiring sightseeing here, this is a great city to visit as it’s known as the Colon Free Zone. Shopping is serious business here, and it appeals to wholesalers, retailers and the general public. So plan to dive in and partake of the goods here if this is your passion. And since everyone knows that serious shopping can be exhausting, the good side is that is can work up a healthy appetite. You have found yourself in the right place. Colon has many different types of restaurants and surely you will find several that will make the day complete.
Be sure to try the local amazing cuisine here. You will happily find Colon has a multicultural influence so you will find a wide variety of foods that will surely hit the spot and satisfy your palate – and make you want to come back for more.
Try some unique dishes in Colon While Cruising Through Panama
Most popular for its Caribbean flavor with its seasonings and cooking methods, you will delight in their specialties. For example, search out and try the fritters and shellfish, snails, shrimp, crab and more. Such favorites as “pescado frito con patacones,” which is delicious served with fried sole, green plantains with a fresh salad and white rice may just become a favorite. Yes, a very Caribbean flare that is a must-do.
Jot down another local favorite: Carimanola. Based on yucca and stuffed with ground beef, costeno cheese, chicken or other stuffing. This can be served with either tomato or a mayonnaise dressing.
Of course if you’re not sure then perhaps each person in your dining party can choose one entrée and you choose another and share.
As a suggestion for dessert, ask for the Pan Bon. This is a particular delight as it is a dark and sweet bread with candied fruit and absolutely amazing, satisfying and the perfect ending to your dinner.
Remember that Panama has an abundance of tropical fruits so this makes for a “Wow!” factor when it comes to drinks here in Colon. Prepared with water they are called Chica, and no, they don’t have to be drinks with alcohol or liquors. You will be hooked!
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