PANAMA CITY, October 14, 2026 — Finding Panama’s cultural life should not depend only on knowing the right person or passing the right poster. SICULTURA, the Ministry of Culture’s information platform, offers a public map and directory that brings together cultural spaces, events, agents and heritage information from across the country. The platform lists thousands…
PORTOBELO, COLÓN, October 14, 2026 — Portobelo’s Congo traditions are a vivid example of Panama’s living cultural heritage: a blend of music, dance, dress, storytelling, food and community memory that has been carried across generations. The Festival of the Pollera Congo, Masks and Congo Devils is recognized in Panama’s cultural information system as an active…
GUNA YALA, October 14, 2026 — Guna Yala is often introduced through its Caribbean water and island landscapes, but the most meaningful visit begins with the living culture of the Guna people and respect for a community that directs its own traditions and economy. Panama’s official tourism information describes Guna Yala as an archipelago of…
PANAMA CITY, October 14, 2026 — Panama City is preparing for Fiesta Alrededor del Mundo 2026, a multicultural gathering scheduled for October 18 at the Megapolis Convention Center. The event is being presented as a day of food, music, folklore, art and traditions from more than 40 countries, with proceeds intended for social projects in…
https://newsroompanama.com/2026/02/16/panama-updates-boundaries-of-darien-national-park/ The Ministry of Environment of Panama reported that the boundaries of the Darién National Park were officially updated. The measure was adopted under the administration of President José Raúl Mulino and the management of the Minister of the Environment, Juan Carlos Navarro, culminating a public consultation process that lasted for more than a decade….
https://www.prensa.com/economia/nuevas-rampas-carriles-y-accesos-asi-sera-la-ampliacion-del-corredor-sur-que-licitara-ena/ Companies interested in participating in the prequalification process for the expansion of the Southern Corridor will have until March 25, between 9:00 am and 11:00 am, to submit their proposals at the offices of the National Highway Company (ENA), located on Vía Israel, ENA building, San Francisco district The call corresponds to Prequalification Process…
https://www.laestrella.com.pa/panama/nacional/carnavales-2026-deja-10776-personas-atendidas-en-hospitales-y-centros-de-salud-GC20001263 According to the official report, 907 cases of trauma, 24 burns, 64 food poisonings, and 59 vehicle accidents were reported, in addition to five deaths recorded during this period. In terms of emergencies, the Ministry of Health carried out 630 medical transfers: 268 by land, 2 by water, 5 by air, 270 inter-hospital and…
THE NUMBERS ARE IN!!! Nearly six tons of waste were removed last Saturday from the mouth of the Juan Díaz River and the Panama Bay wetland during a cleanup organized by the Panama Maritime Authority (AMP) and the environmental organization Adopta Bosque . More than 1,500 volunteers participated in the activity, including security forces, scout groups, university and…
https://newsroompanama.com/2025/09/24/youre-invited-to-expo-boquete-in-panama/ Join us for an unforgettable celebration of culture, innovation, and community at Expo Boquete, happening September 26–28 at the Boquete Fairgrounds from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. every day — and best of all, admission is free! Here’s just a glimpse of what awaits you: • Fashion shows and a pet show •…
https://newsroompanama.com/2025/09/04/national-police-receive-vehicles-to-strengthen-security-in-tourist-areas/ The National Police’s Special Environmental, Rural, and Tourism Police Service (SEPART) received 19 vehicles through a cooperation agreement signed between the Tourism Authority and the Ministry of Public Security to strengthen security in areas of interest to both nationals and tourists. The deputy director general of the National Police, Jorge Domínguez, said that…
