Strong fire destroys David’s City Mall


News from Panama

At midnight on Ash Wednesday, alarms were activated: Smoke was coming from inside one of the busiest commercial premises in the David district, Chiriquí province. Security agents who guarded other commercial premises, heard the repeated beep and alerted firefighters: “the City Mall burns.” The noise of the sirens of the firefighters’ cars foreshadowed a large-scale […]

February 24, 2023

This Private Island Resort in Panama Unveiled Two 50-Foot Treehouse Suites That Overlook the Rainforest


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Nayara Bocas del Toro, a private island resort in Panama, made waves last year when it introduced the world’s first elevated beach. Now, the property is literally taking its accommodations to greater heights. Instead of opting for the luxe eco lodge’s overwater villas, the resort recently unveiled two, one-bedroom treehouses where you can sleep atop the lush […]

February 17, 2023

Panama City’s Newest Hotel Feels Like a Private Island Resort — Even in the Heart of the UNESCO-protected Old Town


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It’s not often that a UNESCO-listed district can claim a new addition. The historic quarter of Panama City, Casco Viejo (also known as Casco Antiguo), and its brick-lined streets haven’t changed much since the 17th century. Centuries-old churches and the presidential palace brush up against colonial-style, pastel buildings with wrought-iron balconies reminiscent of Old San […]

February 17, 2023