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Recommended Restaurants for Authentic Dining in Panama City
Our picks for where to go when dining in Panama City: serving up Panamanian food across the spectrum, from 100% authentic to infused with international flair.
No matter where we go, the Amble Resorts team and I are always on the lookout for good places to eat a tasty, authentic meal.Our 3 recommended restaurants for dining in Panama City can all be termed “authentic” because Panamanian cuisine is actually a pretty broad term. Unlike places that existed in isolation long enough for their traditional culture to crystallize independently from outside influences (such as China), Panama’s location at a global crossroads has resulted in a culture more eclectic than most.This trifecta of Panama City restaurants covers the spectrum of authentic Panamanian dining experiences, from the most típico panameño at El Trapiche to what is essentially a culinary free-for-all at Manolo Caracol (but still rooted in Panama through the use of fresh,...MORE
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Authentic Cuisine
Recommended Restaurants for Authentic Dining in Panama City
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