Casa Piscina Guidebook
City/town information
David is one of the fastest growing cities in Panama. It is the capitol of the bustling Province of Chiriqui also known as Panama's bread basket because of the amount of vegetables and fruits that come from this critical part of the country. David has EVERYTHING - great shopping, dining and recreational activities.
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David
David is one of the fastest growing cities in Panama. It is the capitol of the bustling Province of Chiriqui also known as Panama's bread basket because of the amount of vegetables and fruits that come from this critical part of the country. David has EVERYTHING - great shopping, dining and recreational activities.
Boquete is a paradise in the mountain region of Panama about 40 minutes from David. It is a scenic mountain town with lots of shops and has a very large Ex-Pat community.
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Boquete
Boquete is a paradise in the mountain region of Panama about 40 minutes from David. It is a scenic mountain town with lots of shops and has a very large Ex-Pat community.
Volcan is an amazing little town that has become very popular over the last few years with Ex-Pats. It is predominantly a farming community but you can find trout hatcheries, orchid sanctuaries and cattle ranches as well as a variety of flower growers. While not know for it's restaurants there are several to choose from that offer great local cuisine. You can also find amazing coffee plantations and accommodations.
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Volcán
Volcan is an amazing little town that has become very popular over the last few years with Ex-Pats. It is predominantly a farming community but you can find trout hatcheries, orchid sanctuaries and cattle ranches as well as a variety of flower growers. While not know for it's restaurants there are several to choose from that offer great local cuisine. You can also find amazing coffee plantations and accommodations.
Sightseeing
Pedregal is the place to find fresh seafood near David. There are many roadside seafood vendors - many of whom offer lunch or dinner as well as fish, shrimp and all manner of seafood to go. The primary marina is also located in Pedregal and you can find sport-fishing adventures as well as all manner of touristic activities.
Pedregal
Pedregal is the place to find fresh seafood near David. There are many roadside seafood vendors - many of whom offer lunch or dinner as well as fish, shrimp and all manner of seafood to go. The primary marina is also located in Pedregal and you can find sport-fishing adventures as well as all manner of touristic activities.
Located just East of David, Boca Chica has become an area sporting lots of growth in high end tourism. These resorts offer everything from great accommodations and dining to incredible fishing charters to the Hannibal Bank. Many local boaters also moor their vessels here either on the river or at drydock marinas.
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Boca Chica
Located just East of David, Boca Chica has become an area sporting lots of growth in high end tourism. These resorts offer everything from great accommodations and dining to incredible fishing charters to the Hannibal Bank. Many local boaters also moor their vessels here either on the river or at drydock marinas.
Playa La Barqueta is the closest beach to David. It boasts the perfect Pacific shoreline with miles of pristine beach and a few restaurants and hotels/condos. Dining options are limited but you can find great food and drinks at the Las Olas Resort. Try their Ceviche or a Pina Colada - both are fresh made and amazing.
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Playa La Barqueta
Playa La Barqueta is the closest beach to David. It boasts the perfect Pacific shoreline with miles of pristine beach and a few restaurants and hotels/condos. Dining options are limited but you can find great food and drinks at the Las Olas Resort. Try their Ceviche or a Pina Colada - both are fresh made and amazing.
This is the newest shopping venue in David. It is filled with big box stores and lots of mom and pop venues. A must see.
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Federal Mall
Vía BoqueteThis is the newest shopping venue in David. It is filled with big box stores and lots of mom and pop venues. A must see.
Las Olas is a great little resort located on the Pacific Ocean about 30 minutes from Casa Piscina. The beach is spectacular with views of the ocean and mountains both to the East and West. Sunsets are exceptional.
The resort offers day passes for beach and pool use and is a great place to spend the day. The restaurant is excellent as is their bar. I especially like the swim up feature at the pool.
Las Olas Resort
Ave. Don Antonio AnguizolaLas Olas is a great little resort located on the Pacific Ocean about 30 minutes from Casa Piscina. The beach is spectacular with views of the ocean and mountains both to the East and West. Sunsets are exceptional.
The resort offers day passes for beach and pool use and is a great place to spend the day. The restaurant is excellent as is their bar. I especially like the swim up feature at the pool.
Food scene
Beef is my favorite restaurant in David. It offers both indoor and outdoor dining and focuses on quality Beef as well as seafood and poultry. It is the only place in town that serves Certified Angus Beef and their selection is superb. They also have a wide range of exceptional appetizers and accompaniments to complete your dining experience.
Restaurante Beef
Avenida 6a OesteBeef is my favorite restaurant in David. It offers both indoor and outdoor dining and focuses on quality Beef as well as seafood and poultry. It is the only place in town that serves Certified Angus Beef and their selection is superb. They also have a wide range of exceptional appetizers and accompaniments to complete your dining experience.
The El Panamonte is a Historical Inn located in Boquete and houses both my favorite fine dining restaurant and bar in the area. The restaurant offers exquisite food and wine in an elegant white table cloth environment. Choose from native Trout Almondine and Filet Mignon with Mushrooms and a Balsamic Reduction or any of their incredible home-made dishes. owned by renowned Panamanian Chef Charlie Collins you simply can't go wrong. The bar at the Panamonte is incredible and offers a very tropical but elegant vibe with two fireplaces - one indoors and another outdoors. It is surrounded by beautiful gardens and offers a superb selection of specialty drinks, Cordials and wine. Try the Lemon Pie for a special dessert treat.
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Panamonte Inn & Spa
0000 Av 11 de AbrilThe El Panamonte is a Historical Inn located in Boquete and houses both my favorite fine dining restaurant and bar in the area. The restaurant offers exquisite food and wine in an elegant white table cloth environment. Choose from native Trout Almondine and Filet Mignon with Mushrooms and a Balsamic Reduction or any of their incredible home-made dishes. owned by renowned Panamanian Chef Charlie Collins you simply can't go wrong. The bar at the Panamonte is incredible and offers a very tropical but elegant vibe with two fireplaces - one indoors and another outdoors. It is surrounded by beautiful gardens and offers a superb selection of specialty drinks, Cordials and wine. Try the Lemon Pie for a special dessert treat.
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Having a car is the best option.
Having your own transportation when travelling in David is your best option as it gives you ultimate flexibility. However, there is a vibrant local taxi service and busses are very reliable. You also have options to secure reliable transportation through Uber.
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Local Cuisine
Panama's food is very varied. You will find that Yucca is a staple as is Plantain. Both can be cooked or fried. Plantains in particular offer a great many uses. Try them green and double fried as Patacones or ripe and fried as Platanos. Yucca is amazing with garlic and butter and my favorite is boiled and fried . Amazing!
You should ask the locals what their favorite restaurants are. I have not been to Panama in a year or so and the food scene changes rapidly. When I am there I tend to buy fresh produce and range fed meat and cook for myself - as a chef it is a culinary adventure.
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Friendly local people are the norm.
If you have the opportunity to interact with local Panamanian in David you will find them to be very gracious and accommodating. Having a bit of Spanish helps , but more and more people in the area are becoming proficient in English. Of course if you speak Spanish you are good to go.