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Panama Heritage in Danger

Panama Heritage in Danger

Panama heritage in danger Cultural experts have expressed concern over the danger of the Panamanian Creole language being threatened, due to the fact that so few people are using the language. In addition to that another five native languages are... (Continue reading)

Bocas Del Toro El Toro Loco

Bocas Del Toro El Toro Loco

El Toro Loco Sport Bar Toro Loco, formally known as Baumfalks, is a fun bar in Bocas Del Toro that has darts, free WiFi, flat-screen televisions all around the bar for non-stop sports coverage, free popcorn all day a great... (Continue reading)

Xabi Alonso

Xabi Alonso

Xabi Alonso Liverpool have accepted an offer of 23 million euros for the transfer of Xabi Alonso to Real Madrid, according to several British media reports, including the Daily Mail, According to this newspaper, the agreement between Florentino and the... (Continue reading)

Aquatic Mp3

Aquatic Mp3

Aquatic 2 GB MP3 Imagines be swimming in the pool with your favorite music?, Now that’s life! with the new aquatic mp3, However, there are others who prefer to get into the bath or shower without fear that they ruin... (Continue reading)

Wifi Hotspots Finder

Wifi Hotspots Finder

wifi hotspots finder We just found the first clock that also locates WiFi hotspost without going crazy looking for a point of connection with your computer slopes. Is the first wifi hotspots finder watchWith a scale of 0-8, the clock (which is... (Continue reading)

Panama Corporation

Panama Corporation

Companies in Panama take advantage of Law 41 Law 41 of 2007 was promulgated to provide incentives for international companies to establish regional headquarters in Panama. Most of the incentives are fiscal based, and pertaining to total exoneration of income... (Continue reading)

Renting Properties

Renting Properties

The benefits of renting a property As everyone is well where the effects of the global economic climate filter through to our everyday lives. Some of the issues that are highlighted in the media such as falling property prices add... (Continue reading)

Facts About Panama

Facts About Panama

Visa and Passport uirements for Visiting Panama Visas and Passports All travelers to Panama require a passport that is valid for six months beyond the intended stay in Panama, with the exception of US nationals with proof of US citizenship... (Continue reading)

Living Panama

Living Panama

Living Panama The government of Panama has, within recent years, increased the incentives for investors and businesses to establish a base and or investments within the country. They have done this as part of their economic policy on growth and... (Continue reading)

Panama Apartment Rentals

Panama Apartment Rentals

Panama Apartment Rentals Many people when going on vacation in Panama believe that the only option is to stay in a resort or a hotel, well things have changed considerably, not only because many of the hotels are fully booked,... (Continue reading)

Pottery Artifacts

Pottery Artifacts

Ancient Artifacts to be returned to Panama Artifacts believed to be worth more than $50,000 and almost 1,000 years old have been recovered from the widow of an Oregon man, who passed away in 2004. The man believed to be... (Continue reading)

Casco Viejo Panama

Casco Viejo Panama

Panama Authorities stay true to the ‘Old Town’ Construction on a residential project in Panama’s Casco Viejo has been halted by authorities, whilst an investigation into the improper approval of the project is undertaken. The Directorate of Municipal Works and... (Continue reading)

Panama Incorporation

Panama Incorporation

El Golfo de Montijo Golfo de Montijo is a protected marine area which was designated as such in July of 1994, in the Ramsar Convention. The total area under protection is 566.91km2. It is of particular relevance to many migratory... (Continue reading)

Panama Canals old Mindi to be replaced

Panama Canals old Mindi to be replaced

Panama Canals old Mindi to be replaced   The historic dredge, Mindi, is set to be replaced by a new and more efficient dredging model, to be manufactured in the Netherlands. The ACP has awarded a $95.92 million contract to... (Continue reading)

Jaguar on Barro Colorado

Jaguar on Barro Colorado

Jaguar on Barro Colorado A recent infra red motion camera detected the presence of the elusive Jaguar on the island of Barro Colorado, Panama. Zoologist couple Jackie and Greg Willis mounted the infra red motion camera in April as part... (Continue reading)

El Cevichito Bar

El Cevichito Bar

Cheap beers, vibey, close to the Pacific community of Coronado. The venue offers two main areas, the indoor bar and the outside bar with a jukebox to select your own music. The venue is ideal for those seeking a night... (Continue reading)

Tagged with: bars    coronado    El Cevichito Bar    Nightlife    Panama    travel

Azueros Vacation Rentals

Azueros Vacation Rentals

Prices are from $150 per night. Please contact us for availability and pricing. Local Activities Include • Fishing • Scuba Diving • Horse Riding • Hiking • Local Dining • Relaxation Built on 9,043.96 square meters, the 20 Ocean Lofts... (Continue reading)

Tagged with: Azueros    Azueros villa    Holiday home    Ocean Loft    Panama Rental    Panama Vacation    Property rental    travel

Canadians weary of Panama lawyers

Canadians weary of Panama lawyers

A legal firm has managed to create an air of distrust with many Canadians following the defrauding and conning of Canadian citizens who are purchasing properties in Panama, as well as looking to immigrate to the country. This has led... (Continue reading)

Tagged with: Canadians    news    panama city    Panama Lawyers    Panama real estate    travel

Panama’s Torrijos to visit Gautemala

Panama's Torrijos to visit Gautemala

President Martin Torrijos is visiting Guatemala and is the first head of state to do so since Colom took office in mid January. Following Torrijos’ visit the heads of state of Colombia, Brazil , Mexico and Venezuela will visit Gautemala.... (Continue reading)

Coronado, Panama: The First Beach Town

Coronado is well renowned as the first beach town of Panama.  It is approximately 45 minutes from Panama City and is known as a great Central American vacation spot.   You can easily access Coronado by traveling along the InterAmerican Highway. ... (Continue reading)

Tagged with: beaches    coronado    Panama    travel    vacation

Final figures for tourist visitors released

Final figures for tourist visitors released

As expected the 2008 heralded a new record for tourist visits to Panama. The amount, confirmed by the Panama Tourism Authority, was pegged at just short of 1,6 million people during 2008. Jaime Campuzano, president of the Chamber of Tourism,... (Continue reading)

Tagged with: holidays    Panama    property    real estate    tourists    travel    vacations

Panama Canal

Panama Canal

One of the largest man-made canals in the world is the Panama Canal. This canal connects the Pacific Ocean with the Atlantic Ocean. Its construction, although one of the most difficult undertakings, helped replace the traditional route via the Southernmost... (Continue reading)

Tagged with: Panama    panama canal    shipping    tourism    trade    travel

Welcome to Bocas de Toro

Welcome to Bocas de Toro

The origin of the name of Bocas Del Toro has been an ongoing debate for hundreds of years, however once you have visited or seen this area you are sure to fall in love with the Bocas Del Toro eco... (Continue reading)

Tagged with: Bocas Del Toro    Panama    panama places    Panama Review    travel    Welcome to Bocas de Toro

Panama’s Tocumen International Airport

Panama's Tocumen International Airport

Situated 15 miles from Panama City, the Tocumen International Airport is the largest airport in Panama, and currently the busiest airport in Central America, Tocumen utilizes only two runways. Daily flights to 26 major international destinations are processed through this... (Continue reading)

Tagged with: airport    Information    Panama    Panama Airport    tocumen    Tocumen International Airport    travel

Boquete Guide

Boquete Guide

Boquete is the quintessential retirement and tourist destination in the Republic of Panama. Unlike the coastal plains and lower lying regions, Boquete is situated at an elevated altitude which in turn leads to a milder, mountain like climate. Boquete has... (Continue reading)

Tagged with: boquete    Boquete Guide    guide    Panama    travel

Safety in Panama from and Expat perspective

Safety in Panama from and Expat perspective

Although it can be said that Panama’s environment is much safer than most Latin American countries, recent events of the past months bore witness to foreign victims of violent crimes. Thus, the question regarding how truly safe it is for... (Continue reading)

Tagged with: expat    living    Panama    Safety in Panama    safty    travel

Panama Tourism

Panama Tourism

Panama is enjoying the ongoing effects of a well established and profitable tourism boom. This takes the form of eco tourism, as well as the various historical and cultural attractions that this unique country has to offer. The majority of... (Continue reading)

Tagged with: Panama    Panama Tourism    tourism    travel    vacation

Retiring in Panama

Retiring in Panama

There are a number of factors, make retiring in Panama worth investigating. Panama has so much more to offer than merely being a strategically placed country with a canal. The authorities in Panama have embraced foreign investment from a tourism... (Continue reading)

Tagged with: Panama    property    real estate    retire    retirement    Retiring in Panama    travel

Fishing and Sailing in Panama

Fishing and Sailing in Panama

Panama has countless opportunities of fishing and sailing, due to its classic geographical nature and location. One has the choice of the more Caribbean Sea or the tropical blue ocean of the Pacific, to the south of Panama. There are... (Continue reading)

Tagged with: fish    Fishing    Fishing and Sailing in Panama    Panama    sports    travel    vacation

Museums and History in Panama

Museums and History in Panama

Panama is jam packed with historical tales, from the indigenous native Indian people, to the early settlement and exploration of the Spanish explorers and the subsequent pirate raids and attacks. Panama has numerous ruins and museums to communicate these times... (Continue reading)

Tagged with: attractions    history    Museums    Museums and History in Panama    Panama    tourism    travel

La Posta

La Posta

La Posta provides International cuisine, with freshly homemade bread from their wood burning oven, along with homemade pastas, and freshly supplied seafood. The prices are reasonable from average to the higher end, but the food, service and ambience is superior.... (Continue reading)

Tagged with: eating out    la posta    Panama    panama city    restaurant    travel

Shopping in Panama

Shopping in Panama

If one is going to Panama for the shopping experience, you will have to start with the Colon Trade Free Zone, the second largest trade free zone in the world after Hong Kong. This expansive area has products to suit... (Continue reading)

Tagged with: gadgets    gifts    Panama    panama city    shopping    Shopping in Panama    travel

Chiriqui

Chiriqui

Chiriqui Province The most south western province of Panama, bordering with Costa Rica on the west, Bocas del Toro to the north and Veraguas to the east. The province has full exposure to the Pacific Ocean to the south via... (Continue reading)

Tagged with: Chiriqui    investment    Panama    property    Province    real estate    travel

Los Santos

Los Santos

Los Santos Province Located entirely on the south eastern side of the Azuero Peninsula, it is Panama’s 3rd largest, with the provincial capital being Las Tablas. The province is world famous for its carnivals which include the Festival Nacional de... (Continue reading)

Tagged with: central america    Los Santos    Panama    places    property    real estate    travel

Veraguas

Veraguas

Veraguas Province Veraguas is located in between Cocle province to the East and Chiriqui to the West, a portion of the province is taken up by the politically autonomous province of Ngobe Bugle. It is centrally located towards the west... (Continue reading)

Tagged with: central america    investment    Panama    property    real estate    retire    retirement    travel    Veraguas

El Trapiche

El Trapiche

Local cuisine at its best, in portion, preparation and price. El Trapiche is the perfect gathering place, where the vibe is that of the Panamanian Capital. Tables on the terrace as well as indoors are available. Service is attended by... (Continue reading)

Tagged with: eating    el trapiche    food    Nightlife    Panama    panama city    Panama Restaurant Reviews    restaurants    reviews    travel

Restaurant Marbella

Claimed as being the top seafood restaurant in Panama City, the venue has a full menu of seafood delicacies. Marbella is a high end classy establishment and therefore commands a higher price when dining there. It is however well worth... (Continue reading)

Tagged with: dinning    eating    food    marbella    Nightlife    out    panama city    Panama Restaurant Reviews    restaurant    travel

Nature in Panama

Nature in Panama

Panama, to put it simply is the nature lovers’ paradise. The country is host to over 900 species of bird species alone, this is more than all bird species in the United States and Canada combined. The isthmus of Panama... (Continue reading)

Tagged with: nature    Panama    parks    property    rain forest    real estate    travel

Panama City

Panama City

Cuidad de Panama makes an ideal, centrally located locale for your base when visiting the Republic of Panama. The city is located on the pacific entrance to the Panama Canal, and is the capital of Panama as well as the... (Continue reading)

Tagged with: central america    Cuidad de Panama    Information    news    Panama    panama city    property    real estate    reviews    travel

Isla Bastimentos

Isla Bastimentos

Isla Bastimentos – a scenic area of beauty, including the Bastimentos National Park, the island sports fantastic beaches, inlets and coves all around. They have a beach named, Red Frog Beach, named after the poisonous red frog, endemic to this... (Continue reading)

Tagged with: Bocas Del Toro    caribbean    holiday    isla bastimentos    island    Panama    surf    Surfing    travel    vacation

Carti-sugtupu

Carti-sugtupu

Carti-sugtupu – a fairly well established infrastructure this island is predominantly reliable on the tourism trade, with the cruise ships often anchoring just off the shores of this beautiful paradise. There is an array of Kuna arts and crafts available... (Continue reading)

Tagged with: caribbean    Carti-sugtupu    holiday    isla    islands    kuna yala    Panama    travel    vacation

Wichubwala

Wichubwala

Wichubwala – located between the islands of El Porvenir and Nalunega, this island has taken progressive steps to providing the tourist with a truly modern and comfortable destination. Easy access to surrounding islands and the natural beauty ensures a pleasurable... (Continue reading)

Tagged with: caribbean    isla    island    kuna yala    travel    vacation    Wichubwala

Ailigandi

Ailigandi

Ailigandi – located off the north eastern coast of the Panamanian mainland in the Caribbean Sea. This island forms part of the Kuna Yala, of the indigenous Kuna people. The island is inhabited by a calculated 1800 people. One of... (Continue reading)

Tagged with: ailigandi    caribbean    island    kuna yala    Panama    property    travel

El Porvenir

El Porvenir

El Porvenir – the Seat of the Kuna Yala – the autonomous territories of the indigenous Kuna people, is located on this island off the central northern coast of Panama, in the Caribbean Sea. Besides the administrative centre for the... (Continue reading)

Tagged with: el porvenir    holiday    isla    island    kuna yala    Panama    sight seeing    tours    travel    vacation

Nalunega

Nalunega

Nalunega – a neighboring island of the El Porvenir Island, this is a prime example of the organized cultural traits of the descendants of the Carib Indians, or the Kuna. A beautiful meeting hall is located on the island where... (Continue reading)

Tagged with: caribbean    holiday    isla    island    kuna yala    nalunega    Panama    travel    vacation

Contadora

Contadora

 Contadora – an island located within the Archipelago de las Perlas, off the coast of Panama in the Gulf of Panama. It is the fifth largest of Panama’s Islands, and has its own regional airport. This island is an extremely... (Continue reading)

Tagged with: beach    contadora    holiday    isla    island    pacific    Panama    travel    vacation

Nargana

Nargana

Nargana – also known as Yandup in the Kuna language, is a small island located off the northern coast of Panama. Most inhabitants are bilingual and speak Spanish and the Kuna language. Narana falls within the autonomous Kuna Yala, the... (Continue reading)

Tagged with: caribbean    holiday    isla    island    kuna yala    nargana    Panama    travel    vacation

San Blas

San Blas

San Blas – this group of islands, located off the north eastern coast of Panama, in the Gulf of Darien, consist of over 360 coral islands. The islands used to be known as the Mulatas Islands, and the indigienous inhabitants... (Continue reading)

Tagged with: caribbean    Gulf of Darien    isla    island    Panama    property    real estate    san blas    travel    vacation

Isla Coiba

Isla Coiba

Coiba – which served as a penal colony, until 2004, is located as in the Gulf of Chiriqui, located on the Pacific side of Panama, and to the west of the Azuero Peninsula. The island retains a preserved natural state... (Continue reading)

Tagged with: carabbean    coiba    isla cioba    island    Panama    property    travel    Veraguas

Cocle

Cocle

Cocle Province Cocle is a central province of Panama, with access to the Gulf of Panama to the South and surrounded by the provinces of Herrera, Verguas, Colon and Panama; to the South, West, North, and East respectively. The provincial... (Continue reading)

Tagged with: Cocle    el valle    investment    Panama    penonome    property    real estate    travel

Herrera

Herrera

Herrera Province is located at the ‘top’ of the Azuero Peninsula – which juts out into the Pacific Ocean. The province neighbors Cocle to the North, Verguas to the North and the West, and Los Santos to the South East.... (Continue reading)

Tagged with: Herrera    investment    Panama    property    real estate    travel

Darien

Darien

Darien Panama The largest province of Panama formed in 1922, is located in the South Eastern end of Panama. The province is shared with the politically autonomous territories of the native Embera and Wounaan Indians; who have gained the legal... (Continue reading)

Tagged with: Darien    Panama    real estate    san blas    travel

Panama Casinos

Panama Casinos

Great deals at Panama casinos Located in Central America, the country of Panama consists of eleven cities which are home to a lot of big casinos. With Panama allowing only three forms of legal gambling – pari-mutuel betting, horse racing... (Continue reading)

Tagged with: black jack    cards    casino    casinos    craps    gamble    games    Panama    Panama Casinos    panama city    roulette    travel    vacation    win

Trump Casinos

Trump Casinos

Trump Eyes Panama Trump name has always been synonymous with luxury and power.  Trump hotels can be seen everywhere in the United States with casinos and all the modern amenities.  So, what is so important with this new one that... (Continue reading)

Tagged with: casino    holiday    Panama    property    real estate    travel    trump    vacation

Major Hilton Expansion over the Caribbean

Major Hilton Expansion over the Caribbean

Hilton Hotels Corporation announces today their expansion campaign to quadruple its existence in Latin America and Caribbean by adding many hotels to their portfolio scheduled to start over the next 5 years. The company reveals a development structure of dedicated staff,... (Continue reading)

Tagged with: caribbean    hilton    holiday    hotel    Panama    travel    vacation

Panama

Panama is a privileged country within Latin America . It is fast becoming a preferred location for a second or retirement home for North Americans. For its citizens, Panama is one of the top three of Latin American countries for... (Continue reading)

Tagged with: info    Information    news    Panama    property    real estate    travel

The Azuero Peninsula

The Azuero Peninsula

Located in the south of Panama, the Azuero Peninsula has the Pacific Ocean to the south and west and the Gulf of Panama east. The peninsula speaks of the traditional folklore of Panama, mostly of Spanish descent but diversified by... (Continue reading)

Tagged with: azuero    Azueros    las tablas    Panama    pedasi    property    real estate    The Azuero Peninsula    travel

Protecting Panama from Yellow Fever

Protecting Panama from Yellow Fever

Panama will now require Yellow Fever vaccinations for people entering the country.  Everyone is required except for the very young visitors and for people who is contraindicated with the shot due to medical reasons.  To be excused, one must present... (Continue reading)

Tagged with: health    news    Panama    travel    yellow fever

Temptation Island, Panama’s Secrets

Temptation Island, Panama’s Secrets

Canoeist, John Darwin, is not alone in his preference of hideaway haven – Panama.  Not only does Panama offer 300 plus days of full sunshine amidst North and South America, it also has the lure of secrecy.  To start a... (Continue reading)

Tagged with: beach    costs    investment    living    location    Panama    property    real estate    retire    travel

Panama Government plans to process visas over the Internet

Panama Government plans to process visas over the Internet

The Panama government announced plans to ease up the visa processing steps. The government realized that the foreigners interested in getting Panama’s visa spend quite a long time at the Dirección de Migracións. As the government is determined to increase... (Continue reading)

Tagged with: imigration    investment    Panama    retire    tourist    travel    visa