Panama throws it’s hat in the ring for BEST COFFEE
This May 27 and after six days, the national tasting of the Best of Panama (BOP) 2023 ends, after analyzing 186 lots of 42 kilograms among the natural geisha, washed geisha and varietal varieties , announced the Specialty Coffee Association of Panama (SCAP, for its acronym in English). The SCAP announced that the national judges will …
THINGS TO DO: Panama is making an investment in preserving it’s unique culture.
I’ll quit my nitpicking for a minute and suggest as our contributor Joyce often does, some of the brighter spots of being in Panama. A country rich and diverse is history, it has become the leader of Museums and points of interest to visit in Latin America. I would suggest …
Costa Rica recovers to Pre-Covid levels for Tourism
The Juan Santamaría international airport, the most important in Costa Rica, exceeded the passenger traffic registered before the covid-19 pandemic, which the authorities celebrated this Friday as proof of the recovery of tourism, reported this Friday. According to the report by AERIS, the concessionaire company of the terminal, during the …
LOCAL: Fire erupts in central Panama.
The Panama Fire Department tries to put out a fire in some warehouses and workshops on Monday afternoon, April 17, on Seventh Street, in Río Abajo. At 1:37 pm, the fire started on Seventh Street in Río Abajo, in a tire sales location, confirmed the Fire Department. Subsequently, the fire …
Expelled Panamanian Priest confirms he was punished by Ortega party.
The Panamanian priest Donaciano Alarcón confirmed that he was expelled from Nicaragua after the police authorities of that country accused him of preaching in favor of the Nicaraguan bishop Rolando Álvarez, who was sentenced to more than 26 years for crimes considered “treason”. “On (Holy) Monday we had the Chrism …
New routes established to promote tourism with US.
With the aim of attracting more tourism to the country, the Panamanian airline will inaugurate flights to Baltimore and Austin in the United States; and Manta in Ecuador. These new destinations will generate a great economic contribution for the country Panama is an ideal and easily accessible destination for all world travelers. It …
EX-PAT ALERT: Danger while hiking as woman falls to death
A woman died on the morning of this Sunday, March 12, on Los Picachos de Olá hill, Coclé province, after being surprised by gusts of winds, falling to the precipice on the slopes of the hill.Units of the National Civil Protection System (Sinaproc) and the Fire Department went to the …
Panama looks to be new player in terms of cruise destinations.
In December 2024, the Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) company will make its last itinerary in Panama. The cruise line did not offer a particular reason for the decision.However, both the tourism sector and the administrator of the Panama Tourism Authority, Iván Eskildsen, are aware that the Pacific port in Amador, …
Tourism authority pledges 30km for public trails.
The Panama Tourism Authority (Autoridad de Turismo de Panamá, ATP), together with the private sector and local governments, inaugurated the first phase for the Ruta de la Caldera in El Valle de Antón this Friday, composed of 30 kilometers of trails, aiming to position El Valle as an adventure tourism …
With COVID affecting last two Carnivals, Panama has high hopes.
After two years on hiatus, this 2023 the Carnival festivities in Panama resume: shows, dances, music, algorical costumes -feathered and sequined-, parades of wagons, tunas, culecos and mojaderas.But beyond its appeal, Carnival is also a driver of economic dynamism. In Panama, historically, the carnival festivities or the god “Momo” have …
Panama needs to get it’s shit together. Ex-Pats and Tourists have other choices.
Mexico received 20.3% more international tourists in 2022 than in 2021, accompanied by an increase of more than 42% in foreign currency income for this concept, the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi) reported this Friday.More than 38.3 million foreign tourists entered the country throughout last year, compared to …
COIBA receives international recognition as nature preserve
Three marine protected areas won Blue Park Awards for outstanding marine wildlife conservation at the 5th International Marine Protected Areas Congress (IMPAC5) the Marine Conservation Institute announced on February 5. ).The three areas awarded this year are: Pitcairn Islands Marine Protected Area (Pitcairn Islands, United Kingdom), the Cordillera de Coiba …
Panama counting on big year in tourism
Seven thousand tourists arrive in the country during the weekend. Some 7,000 tourists will be arriving in the country from today until Monday through the ports of Amador and Colón as part of the cruise season. This Saturday the Norwegian Jewel and Star Legend-Winstard cruise ships docked in the port of …
Panamanian developer shoots high and gets noticed in………….. FORBES.
The BAR is officially risen for 2023. Developer shoots for a diverse mix of High end luxury and brands that cater to the consistent eco-traveler. BOTH of which that enjoy Panama. https://www.forbes.com/sites/petertaylor/2023/01/09/panama-is-finally-having-its-moment-that-could-change-latin-american-real-estate-and-hospitality-forever/?sh=1975f43e5ce8 It’s high tide at 5:00 am and in the steely twilight the Caracoles Islands are …
Anton rivers and beaches moratorium lifted for public use.
The Mayor’s Office of Antón published a decree that annulled the resolution that regulated the use of beaches, rivers and spas in the district, reported the Panama Tourism. The Mayor’s Office of Antón published a decree that annulled the resolution that regulated the use of beaches, rivers and spas in …
Have to post. This actually just occurred to me.
Perhaps, being an ex-pat and living here has made me obtuse over the years to something that is very clear. Panamanians as a WHOLE, do not speak English very well. (if at all). We have travelled to Mexico, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic to name a few. All have in general …
Change the name, doesn’t change the game!! Watch your back at Red Frog. Are you safe???
Well I was debating and debating with myself whether I would ever write about the Bocas del Toro debacle that is Red Frog Beach. After spending the last 8 days in Bocas del Toro I’ve made some promises and can’t hold back any longer. The promise I made myself and …
Bocas de Toro offers HUGE benefits under right leadership. HIDDEN diamond of Panama.
There is something amiss is Bocas del Toro. I call them my “Bocas Brigade”. Being run by in my opinion opportunistic fraudsters that move the goalposts, rife with crime, a dirty shithole, and an airport that is embarrassing. But wrapped around all this shit is some of the most beautiful …
Panama and DISNEY intersect on stage in surprisingly entertaining way.
https://www-laestrella-com-pa.translate.goog/cafe-estrella/cultura/220915/moana-guerrera-llevada-teatro-aba?_x_tr_sl=es&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc The adventures of Moana Waialiki, one of the most seasoned princesses in the world of Walt Disney Animation Studios, have been brought to the Aba theater since last Sunday, under the direction of Agustín Clément and the production of Anina Horta. The plot of the play ‘Moana’ is very …
EX-PAT ALERT: Violent crimes on the rise in high draw tourism area of Panama.
https://elsiglo-com-pa.translate.goog/panama/delitos-violacion-sexual-aumento-bocas/24209002?_x_tr_sl=es&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc&_x_tr_sch=http There have been 192 accusations registered for the crime of rape in the province of Bocas del Toro alone. Police. Two people aged 29 and 31 respectively, were apprehended this Thursday by police officers in Bocas del Toro, for the alleged crime of rape. According to data from the Judicial …
The Boys are Back in Town: RED FROG BEACH seeks to raise $37 MILLION in CRYPTOCURRENCY. LOL
Yes, indeed. Those massive piles of duplicitous bastards are back at it in good ol’ BOCAS DEL TORO. Besides a glitzy website, RED FROG BEACH is nothing more than a massive pile of dogshit and debt. Love your addresses to the troops though, you still have a shitload of “Heaven’s …
Opinion of FOTUR is a slap of “reality” to the opinions of Nito.
https://elsiglo-com-pa.translate.goog/panama/empresarios-buscan-incentivar-inversion-turismo/24208078?_x_tr_sl=es&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc&_x_tr_sch=http Exhibitors at FOTUR 2022 agreed that Law 314 on incentives for investment in tourism is essential to attract investment Under the motto, “Tourism: The road to regional reactivation”, the Panamanian Association of Business Executives (Apede) held the Tourism Forum, FOTUR 2022. During the event in which lawyers, businessmen and …
Money to be spent in Bocas and Pedasi. AMAZING
https://www-laestrella-com-pa.translate.goog/cafe-estrella/destinoestrella/220827/renovaran-centro-visitantes-bocas-toro?_x_tr_sl=es&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc In order to provide national and international tourists with a quality experience, Iván Eskildsen, administrator of the Panama Tourism Authority (ATP), gave the order to proceed to the company RCContractors, Inc. to begin the remodeling works of the visitor centers of the districts of Boquete, Bocas del Toro and …
Cortizo talks out of both sides of his mouth.
https://www-laestrella-com-pa.translate.goog/nacional/220825/presidente-cortizo-reune-inversionistas-exploran-instalarse-panama?_x_tr_sl=es&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc The President of the Republic, Laurentino Cortizo Cohen met this Thursday with the CEO of the AXON company, Rick Smith, which is exploring the possibility of investing in Panama. The AXON company is analyzing establishing a manufacturing and logistics operation for its products for Latin America in Panama. In …
International Book Fair reveals Panama reads ,ore than one would think. Great Interest
https://www-laestrella-com-pa.translate.goog/cafe-estrella/cultura/220822/feria-internacional-libro-demostro-panama?_x_tr_sl=es&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc ‘Panama does read’, one of the slogans of the 2022 International Book Fair (FIL), was demonstrated with a full house during the five days of the event. After two years of being done virtually, it returned in its face-to-face format to a new home, the Megapolis convention center. The attendees …
They should be working for PNO- I’ve have been saying this for years. Start with the BAY upon arrival.
https://elsiglo-com-pa.translate.goog/economia/promocion-turistica-genera-impacto-economico-700-millones/24207513?_x_tr_sl=es&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc&_x_tr_sch=http PROMTUR Panama reported that the goal of the economic impact at the end of 2022 is estimated at $1.5 billion A total of $752.6 million is the economic benefit that has been generated for the country, from January to June 2022, as a result of the strategy in charge …
PNO has been clammoring for 6 years to invest is exactly what they are destroying.
https://elsiglo-com-pa.translate.goog/economia/panama-potencial-para-turismo-nautico/24207022?_x_tr_sl=es&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc&_x_tr_sch=http Activities around nautical tourism could be generating $100,000 to $200,000 in revenue The secretary of the Nautical Tourism Association (ATN), Alessandro Risi, assured that Panama has the potential to continue developing nautical tourism, whose activity has the capacity to permeate the entire value chain of the industry. For the …
Surfing and ECO-Sports continue to be under appreciated BOON to Panama Economy.
https://www-laestrella-com-pa.translate.goog/economia/220817/cycling-challenge-panamericano-surf-generaron-3-5-millones-panamena?_x_tr_sl=es&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc International sporting events such as the Gran Fondo Cycling Challenge and the Panamericano de Surf generated income of $3.5 million to the Panamanian economy, after registering an amount of $1.5 million and $2 million respectively. The tourist areas benefited were Boquete and Pedasí with hotel occupancies of …
Exigen reglamentación de Ley de inversión turística, pero no su derogación PNO: OP ED
PNO READER EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTION: Exigen reglamentación de Ley de inversión turística, pero no su derogaciónContribuido por: Ismael PérezAl enterarse inversionistas de estadounidense que el presidente panameño, Laurentino Cortizo, había mandado a la Asamblea un proyecto para derogar la ley 122 y 314 que busca incentivar la inversión extranjera en hoteles …
Repeal of controversial rulings spark intense debate for Tourism.
https://www-laestrella-com-pa.translate.goog/nacional/220811/empresarios-asamblea-analizan-futuro-industria-turistica?_x_tr_sl=es&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc With the modality of the televised public hearing, the president of the National Assembly, Crispiano Adames Navarro, met with a group of businessmen and promoters from the private sector concerned about the appeal of Law 122 of 2019 and 314 of 2022, which dictate regulations of incentives to tourist …