Although Jake brake properly refers to the Jacobs brand of engine brakes, the term has become a genericized trademark and is often used to refer to engine brakes or compression release engine brakes in general, especially on large vehicles or heavy equipment.
Chicken soup (sancocho) â this is a hearty chicken and vegetable soup and is one of the most typical dishes in Panama. Itâs said to be a great hangover cure! Savory pastries (empanadas) â Deep fried, savory corn or flour pastries, with meat and a boiled egg stuffed inside.
Besides being the central hub for tours going anywhere in the country, Panama City is a fascinating tourist destination in itself. It is also Central America's most attractive Capital City and a curious blend of old Spain, modern America and the bazaar atmosphere of the East. Best known for the Panama Canal, this lively Latin American city also borders one of Central Americaâs richest rain forests.