The cultivation of grapes in the tropics is a challenging task and with obstacles, since certain specific conditions are needed, due to the climate, the presence of diseases and pests. After a soil study by a Spanish company in the Panamanian dry arc, everything indicates that in Panama the cultivation of grapes is viable and […]
The Readers’ Choice awards, from the international magazine Condé Nast Traveler, highlighted the punctuality and service of the Panamanian airline. This recognition is the result of the vote of more than 500,000 travelers who shared their travel experiences around the world, covering both Condé Nast Traveler readers in the United States and the United Kingdom. […]
Panama is an adventure traveler’s playground, with rainforest hikes set to the soundtrack of howler monkeys and conservationist-led beach jaunts to watch sea turtles nest at night. Despite such natural draws, the country’s tourism has long centered on its famed canal and buzzing capital. However, a new community-based tourism initiative could change that. Now, travelers can go deeper into […]
Canadian miner First Quantum said on Wednesday that it is willing to analyze and revise four points within the proposed contract between itself and Panama to regulate its operations in the country. The Central American country’s government authorized on Tuesday the withdrawal of the contract from Congress to make changes requested by lawmakers. The company […]
During the National Tourism Convention CONATUR 2023, Alberto Alemán Zubietam, the president of the Board of Directors of Puerto Barú in David, Chiriquí, highlighted the potential of nautical tourism and the opportunities in Panama’s maritime sector. Alemán Zubietam presented the Barú Adventure & Leisure tourist terminal, a pivotal infrastructure project that aims to establish direct […]
Despite its small size, Panama boasts a remarkable avian diversity with over 1,000 species of birds, both native and migratory, making it a premier birdwatching destination in the region. In fact, Panama is home to an astonishing 10 percent of the world’s known bird species, making it a paradise for ornithology enthusiasts. Located within the […]
Banco Mercantil and Capital Bank, recently finalized their merger which will strengthen their position in the Panamanian banking market and from this moment on both entities will operate as a single bank under the Mercantil brand. The company points out that at the beginning of December 2022, Mercantil and Capital Bank obtained regulatory authorizations to […]
The Board of Directors of the General Bank approved the appointment of Francisco Sierra Fábrega, as the new Executive Vice President and General Manager of Banco General, as of January 1, 2024, who is currently the Executive Vice President of Finance and Deputy General Manager. This appointment is given after Juan Raúl Humbert Arias announced […]
Equipped with pristine white sand beaches, lush cloud forests, and a wide array of dazzling native creatures, Panama has earned worldwide recognition for its abundant natural beauty—but this Latin American nation is no slouch when it comes to urban tourism either. Visitors to the national capital can discover a fascinating array of high-end restaurants and […]
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the TIGO Telephony company in Panama agreed on a joint working alliance to support family farming enterprises in the province of Darién. The initiative arises from the Technical Assistance project for the strengthening of the capacities of women and indigenous peoples, implemented by FAO […]