Great exposure for Panama in FORBES.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/petertaylor/2023/09/11/foreign-buyers-are-finally-cooling-on-americas-overheated-housing-market-thats-great-news-for-panam/?sh=148753d7362e The American residential real estate market rarely rocks headlines—despite economically accounting for the largest single share of U.S. gross domestic product (+/- 17%). The Great Recession pushed real estate front and center in the media for a while as the banks collapsed back in 2008. Covid subsequently upended where …
What a CROCK of BULLSHIT!!! “Financial Expert” my ASS!!!!! RED FROG propaganda
Editorial: James “JB” Bryson I thought today’s earlier post was enough to satisfy my itch to shed light on RED FROG. Then I see this rotten piece of a dumpster fire video on YOU TUBE. (thank you “Brigade”). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_xmA9694Tw “Financial Expert” David Clark- that lovely British accent makes him sound …
Thank You Edmund Burke- You can’t unring this RED FROG bell. Redemption is coming.
EDMUND BURKE “The only thing necessary for evil to triumph in the world is that good men do nothing.” The only change I would make to this great quote from Burke is sub “People” for “Men”. As that is what is happening. “People” are contacting ME completely unsolicited……..and I am …
Indigenous Panamanians: So often overlooked are trying to be a part of tourism.
https://www.laestrella.com.pa/economia/230830/indigenas-ngaebe-bugle-apuntan-turismo-mostrar-preservar-cultura A traditional ritual with smoke and purified water allows visitors to enter the forest or houses in the Ngäbe-Buglé indigenous communities of southern Costa Rica, where their inhabitants are beginning to see tourism as an opportunity to showcase and preserve their culture. and to generate income. Nearly 3,200 Ngäbe-Buglé …
RED FROG BEACH: PART 1 ‘What We Saw”.— BEACH, LIES, and a lot of SHIT
Picture fits it: A Red Frog Covered in PUKE. Greetings to the readers and visitors that we have been corresponding with me and the site over the years. PNO endeavors to be a source of informtaion and news that can educate those new Ex-Pats that arrive each year. However, we …
Opening of new direct flights aimed at making the Cayman Islands a true vacation spot.
Landing in the Cayman Islands around noon, arriving at the hotel, checking in and enjoying a cocktail made with traditional local rum. Appreciate the sunset in front of the sea and then taste a delicious dinner. This is how the Minister of Tourism and Ports of the Cayman Islands, Kenneth Bryan, describes …
More follow up on “REAL” Hospitality being offered in Panama.
The VerdeAzul Hotels chain reaffirmed with its participation in Fiexpo Latin America 2023, which was held at the Panama Convention Center from June 19 to 22, its interest in the meetings and congresses industry in Panama. Fiexpo is a key event that brings together exhibitors and buyers from the meetings …
Good question……why promote a dangerous region as “adventure” tourism.
“Our goal is to traverse what is probably the most infamous jungle in the world.” The thousands of migrants who cross the Darién Gap, which separates Colombia from Panama, could say it, but the phrase is an offer made by a German luxury adventure tourism company.Two weeks through this dense …
FORBES does amazing piece on the promise and future of Bocas development.
I wrote this little blurb last week, https://panamanowonline.com/wp-admin/post.php?post=6728&action=edit And to my surprise, I read a full expose on exactly what I was thinking about with Panamanian tourism. To my glee, they mention the success of some new destinations that are doing well and also the investment in infrastructure in Bocas del …
Cream will rise to the top, Panama on precipice or true Tourism
The reutation of Panama will soon be undergoing an much needed enema. Gone should be the days of back door bribes, and slimy ROP land deals to take advantage of outside investment. I happen to know that there are REAL groups, with REAL plans to make Panama a much more desired …
Protected Panamanian tree species found illegally mined. 9 apprehended
More than 300 cocobolo tucas ( Dalbergia retusa) were seized at several sawmills in Cañitas, Chepo, east of the district of Panama, within the framework of operation “Sovereignty 3”, developed between intelligence agents of the Third Brigade of East Panama of the National Border Service (Senafront), in conjunction with the Environmental Crime …
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 …