Hyatt is opening the new Hotel La Compania del Valle in El Valle de Anton, Panama, near its sister property, Hotel La Compania in Casco Antiguo. The hotel will join The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, offering guests a blend of art, wellness and eco-adventure experiences. Located in a volcanic crater at an elevation of 2,000 feet, travelers visiting El […]
At a depth of 11 meters off the coast of Panama, German aerospace engineer Rüdiger Koch has been living for two months in a capsule attached to a futuristic house built over the waters of the Caribbean Sea. With his unusual adventure, which he plans to continue for another two months, the 59-year-old aims to […]
The number of migrants crossing through the treacherous Darien Gap has dropped nearly 40% compared to the previous year, Panamanian authorities said Wednesday. A total of 296,411 migrants have entered Panama through the Darien jungle so far this year, 193,439 fewer compared to the same period in 2023, according to the National Migration Service (SNM). […]
People who live on the streets of Panama City received medical and psychological care from the Mayor’s Office of Panama and other government and social entities on Wednesday, November 27. The Directorate of Social Management of the Municipality of Panama was in charge of providing health care to 35 people, mostly men, while offering them […]
The Ministry of the Presidency launched a call for national suppliers to collect information and establish the estimated cost of the consulting service necessary to develop the Master Plan of the Panama-David-Fronter Railway. This project, considered one of the most ambitious in the history of the country, aims to connect Panama City with the northern […]
Panama continues to strengthen its efforts to eliminate communicable diseases and build a more resilient health system. From November 18 to 22, a High-Level Mission organized by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the Ministry of Health (MINSA) of Panama was carried out, with the aim of analyzing the progress of the Initiative for the […]
The Royal Decameron Beach Resort in Panama has long been a favorite destination for travelers seeking sun, relaxation, and a touch of luxury. This year, the resort marks a significant milestone — its 50th anniversary. To celebrate this half-century of unforgettable experiences, the resort hosted a special holiday celebration, packed with traveler reviews, memorable photos, […]
Panama is preparing to assume a leading role in the conservation of sea turtles at the international level, after being selected as the venue for the 13th Conference of the Parties (COP13) of the Inter-American Convention for the Protection and Conservation of Sea Turtles (CIT), an event that will take place in June 2028. This […]
Panama has taken an important step in the modernization of its medical infrastructure by having the first equipment in the region with spectral technology, also becoming the country with the most advanced tomography in Latin America, a model of 512 cuts. This innovation makes a big difference for both doctors and patients, as it significantly […]
Panamanian banking is in a process of digital transformation similar to that of other nations in the region, although significant efforts are already observed by some banking entities, which have successfully implemented various digital functionalities to facilitate the user experience, the challenge of achieving full digital maturity in the sector still persists. However, despite the […]