Coffee has played an intrinsic role in Costa Rican culture for the better part of 200 years. It is one of the largest exports from Costa Rica and touches some aspects of every citizen’s life. Whether they are a part of the extended, multi-generational families involved in the cultivation, processing, delivery, and sales of coffee […]

After   a 41-day lay -off  fleet of 80 vessels with a shrimp fishing license  was reactivated on Saturday, October 10 in the Port of Vacamonte, in Arraiján seafarers back to work putting 400 seafarers back to work, Flor Torrijos, administrator of the  Panama Aquatic Resources Authority (ARAP), said that the entity authorized the departure one […]

The Panamanian Association of Business Executives (Apede) are questioning the lack of coherence in government policies for the  reopening  of the economy The business union’s protest came  on  Sunday October 11 the eve of the reopening of activities that have been closed for more than six months due to restrictions to control Covid-19. Among the […]

Some  68% of tourist activities will not be able to operate at capacity for about a year due to the pandemic,  warns the Panama Chamber of Commerce (CCIAP) as Panama trails other countries in developing strategies. After almost seven months of inactivity due to the restrictions applied by the government to prevent the spread of […]

Panama reopened for travelers on Monday, Oct. 12. Here’s what you need to know for a safe, responsible visit. “Panama is ready to greet travelers once again,” Tourism Promotion Fund Chairman Fernando Duque said Thursday in a virtual press conference announcing the reopening. “Starting next Monday, we welcome visitors from all over the world. There […]

The Coast Guard is in the opening stages of what promises to be a long, complex and expensive repair of its largest icebreaker, which suffered a crippling engine fire in August. The service should know in the coming days where the repair work on the USCGC Healy will take place, but the effort promises to be mammoth, […]

P&O Cruises Australia’s former cruise ship the Pacific Dawn has reportedly found a unique new life as a floating community permanently anchored in the Gulf of Panama. A company called Ocean Builders that is also developing “floating, off-grid seapod homes,” has reported entered into a deal to acquire the once pioneering cruise ship. The ship, which was […]

Thanks and a hat tip to my friend Geoffrey McRae at Gateway to South America for this article. The Siesta has existed for thousands of years and was previously regarded as a physical necessity rather than a luxury. While the traditional Spanish style siesta can last for up to two hours to avoid the hottest part of […]

This beautiful condo is located in Los Molinos and it has one of the best views.  Numerous windows insure a lot of natural light. Consisting of over 1,300 square feet it has a master suite with en suite bath and a guest bedroom along with a guest bathroom.  All appliances are stainless steel, counter tops are granite […]

For Mercy Ships, the dream was born long ago. What if we could design a new hospital ship and build a fleet to serve Africa? A new ship that could hold more patients, house more volunteer crewmembers, and deliver more medical training? What if we build a vessel that could provide even more hope and more […]