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Dispatch from Panama: Say Cheese

Posted by Tom Haines, Globe Travel Writer February 27, 2008 07:43 AM

It is worth turning around for the roadside shop called Quesos Chela, which serves fresh empanadas, shakes made from milk, corn, sugar and more ...


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  1. Yes, it really worth it. I went there and tried some cheese empanadas, they were really good. However I was impressed with all the different kind of cheeses they have. I met the owner's son and he showed me the plant. Everything was very nice and clean. I saw how they prepared the mozzarella and it was very interesting. If you plan to go to Panama you should really pass by quesos chela, it was like going to a cheese store at Wisconsin.

    Posted by Jenny Vandy July 27, 09 02:55 AM
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