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EPISODE · Mar 14, 2025 · 8 MIN

Unveiling 13 of Panama's Most Intriguing Secrets

from The Panama Podcast · host Melissa Darnay

Send us Fan MailThink you know Panama? Think again! Sure, you’ve heard about the famous canal, stunning beaches, and tax perks, but this country is full of surprises. From a river that flows in two directions to a failed Scottish colony that changed world history, these 13 incredible facts will make you see Panama in a whole new way!Whether you’re a curious traveler, a history buff, or considering Panama as your next home, this episode will blow your mind with little-known secrets about this incredible country!Listen now and discover:✅ The only place on Earth where you can watch the sunrise on the Pacific and sunset on the Atlantic ✅ How you can swim in two different oceans in a single day ✅ The massive shopping mall that beats most malls in North America ✅ A river that flows in two directions at once ✅ The hidden Caribbean island filled with giant starfish ✅ A Scottish colony in Panama that led to the creation of Great Britain ✅ One of the world’s largest duty-free zones ✅ And much more!👉 Don't forget to hit LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of The Panama Podcast!📌 Thinking of moving to Panama? I’m here to help! Visit ChoosePanama.com for expert real estate and expat advice.***************LINKS:✅ Free e-Book: https://www.choosepanama.com/free-book.html✅ Watch the VIDEO version: https://www.choosepanama.com/blog/unveiling-13-of-panamas-most-intriguing-secrets***************TIMELINE:0:00 - Introduction0:51 - Sunrise over the Pacific and Sunset over the Atlantic1:22 - Swim in 2 Oceans in One Day1:43 - The Panama Canal 2:14 - Largest Shopping Mall in Latin America3:03 - More Bird Species than the US and Canada Combined3:38 - Secret Starfish Island4:04 - One of the Largest Duty Free Zones in the World4:30 - First Transcontinental Railroad in the World5:05 - Chagres River Flows in 2 Directions5:49 - Scotland's Failed Darien Scheme6:36 - Panama's National Beer7:04 - The Central Hotel7:33 - Hidden Tropical Fjord#PanamaSecrets #ExplorePanama #ChoosePanama #MelissaDarnay #ThePanamaPodcast #HiddenGems #TravelPanama #ExpatsInPanama #RetireInPanama #LivingInPanama #PanamaAdventureSupport the showThank you for listening to this episode of The Panama Podcast. If you like it, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review. To get a copy of your FREE e-book, go to: https://www.choosepanama.com/free-book.htmlStay tuned for more stories of adventure, relocation, and life in Panama. For more information, resources, and to connect with our community, visit our website at www.ChoosePanama.com. Until next time ... Cheers! 

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Send us Fan Mail Think you know Panama? Think again! Sure, you’ve heard about the famous canal, stunning beaches, and tax perks, but this country is full of surprises. From a river that flows in two directions to a failed Scottish colony that changed world history, these 13 incredible facts will make you see Panama in a whole new way! Whether you’re a curious traveler, a history buff, or considering Panama as your next home, this episode will blow your mind with little-known secrets about th...

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