Lima - A city of life and colour

Peru itself is a country full of different cultures and traditions and countless different food dishes, so the capital Lima is a prime location to get the best of all of these in one place. All through the city you will find areas marking Incan and Pre-Incan construction. In fact there are so many that many are still yet to be properly excavated. The main sites with the best quality and information have to be Pachacamac and Caral (which actually lies 200 kilometers north). Dancing is in the blood of most Latin Americans and Peruvians are no different, one of the best things you can do is go and see the traditional dances over a meal. You will be stunned by the variety of dance flavors and smile at the delightful costumes. While Ceviche is the main traditional dish of the country, you can find restaurants serving specialties from anywhere in the country. And trust me, even if you stay for years you may never get the chance to try all the different dishes. The Plaza de Armas is the centre park of the city where you can see the Government Palace and the Cathedral of Lima. The Plaza is also the location for some of the major events of the city including the Patriot day celebrations where it has been known to have the city fountain full of Pisco for the thirsty public!

Panama City - The Crossroad of the Americas

In the typical laidback fashion of Central America, Panama City is a relaxing city full of broken English and old colonial buildings. One of the best places to relax is found down in Miraflores locks, where you can grab a quality selection of food at most restaurants and watch some of the gigantic boats pass through the Panama Canal. We managed to find a place that served a whopping 12 courses! There are two separate areas of the city that has historical significance. The Casco Viejo is the colonial part of the city and many of the buildings are in wonderful condition. Here you can also find a Museum dedicated to the canal as well as some gorgeous cathedrals and government buildings. Panama Viejo is the ancient city remains from before the colonial times and has a museum explanation some of the local history. A novel part that this city has over others is the Parque Natural Metropolitano which is a beautiful rainforest park that has several trails that you can either hike or cycle around. There is also several veiwing points that have been placed above the forest canopy and give a sublime view of the city.