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History & Culture
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Traditions & Customs
Dance, Panama’s Cultural Fusion in Motion
From the local festival scene to Habana Panama and other dance halls in Panama City, folk culture and the fusion of influences in Panama come alive in dance....MORE
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Currency Exchange
A History of the Currency of Belize and Belize Exchange Rate
How did Belize dollars end up bearing the Queen of England’s portrait? Why's the Belize exchange rate fixed to the American dollar? Belize money's a conundrum....MORE
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Episode 13
The Brightest Indigenous Culture of Panama: Embera Video
The Island Interns' first experience with the culture of Panama: dancing with the indigenous Embera people in a rustic village immersed in the Darien jungle....MORE
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Cultural Connections
A Coffee Farmer Every Eco-Traveler Should Meet
A memorable tour with Boquete born & bred coffee farmer Carlos provides a taste of fine Panamanian coffee and a deeper understanding of the region's history....MORE
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Episode 8
Why Did the Cow Cross the Gulf? Video from Chiriqui, Panama
The Island Intern video series visits the Gulf of Chiriqui to witness a local tradition: the cattle crossing over a 200-meter stretch of ocean....MORE
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Archaeological Tours
Gifts from the Past in Present-Day Belize
The Maya culture lives on in Belize at spectacular ruins scattered throughout the country. Modern Mayans welcome travelers to immerse in their ancient culture....MORE
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on Off the Beaten Path Travel in Panama: Boca Chica Beach Trip