2026-09-30 13:47 UTC
Welcome to Panama's Israeli surf paradise: from backpacker haven to million-dollar villas
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In less than 20 years, Israelis transformed a quiet stretch of Panama's Pacific coast into a booming surf town that became a refuge during COVID and after October 7. Now its growing popularity is straining relations with locals – and nature
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Rule 8 applied: The text describes a personal narrative about travel, surfing, and real estate development without expressing any political ideological position or criticizing any government or political figure.