14 reasons to travel to Panama
From its most universal attraction, in Canal, to the surfing beaches of Santa Catalina, a route through the natural wonders of the Central American country. More…
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Panama tightens security on Colombian border
Panama has stepped up security along its jungle border with Colombia in an effort to detect irregular migration movements and members of criminal groups. Speaking in Meteti, Security Minister Juan Pino said Friday that the “Wana Humaradá” operation would focus on four strategic points of the Darien region. It aims to prevent drug trafficking, human […]
Creation of tourist circuit between Panama, Costa Rica, and the Dominican Republic announced
The Ambassador of Panama in the Dominican Republic, Pablo Javier Pérez Campos, revealed that as a result of the agreements reached at the Summit Alliance for Development in Democracy held December in Puerto Plata, between the presidents of Panama, Costa Rica, and the DR, the would develop a tourist circuit between nations to provide visitors with a special and innovative experience, thus […]
Boquete Fashion Show a Huge success
Here is a slide show. Thanks and shout out to Chef Chris, Meza Azul and Anayansi for their help making this happen. The event raised over $2,000 for charity.
The Government approves a temporary fuel subsidy and prevents a strike in Panama
The Government of Panama approved in a dialogue table with representatives of the passenger transport sector a temporary fuel subsidy and thus review certain incentives to lower the cost of tires and motor oil, among others, avoiding a strike announced for this Monday. “The strike has already been suspended because we have reached these agreements […]
LNG Cargoes Drive Record Tonnage at Panama Canal
The Panama Canal Authority said a record amount of tonnage passed through the waterway during fiscal year (FY) 2021, a milestone driven in large part by liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes, which saw the largest increase. “LNG is not only growing the fastest, but it has had its best year in terms of tonnage through […]
Ancestors of Whale Sharks in Panama May Come From Distant Waters Around the World
The whale shark is perhaps one of the most majestic of ocean creatures. The world’s largest fish, the whale shark (Rhincodon typus), is a plankton-loving giant that can be found alone or in groups in all tropical oceans. However, despite being a highly migratory species, little is known about how the different populations worldwide interact […]
San Blas Islands: A cultural guide to Panama’s paradise – Wanderlust Travel Magazine
Visit the tropical archipelago of San Blas, home of the Guna Yala people, for a more culturally enriching take on ‘beach paradise’ When you think of tropical isles, the images that most often spring to mind are blue skies and white sands. Or maybe lavish overwater villas and infinity pools. Culture rarely gets a look […]
13 most beautiful Señorita Panamá 2021 candidates
Señorita Panamá 2020 Carmen Isabel Jaramillo Velarde, 26, of La Chorrera, Panama will crown her successor at the Hotel Whyndham Convention Center in Panama City, Panama on November 7, 2021. It will be the 55th edition of the national beauty pageant that selects Panama’s candidates for international beauty pageants including Miss Universe, Miss Supranational and Miss Grand International. Currently, Panama has […]
How To Stop The Entire World From Marching Across The U.S. Border
This story was written by Todd Bensman and appeared in Center for Immigration Studies. While I do not agree with all he has said, the bottom line is that the US needs to work closer with Panama, Columbia and Costa Rica to stem the flow. A human migration tsunami of historic proportions — anywhere from 70,000 […]