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 had a positive impact on…

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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 31.86 million the previous year,…

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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 Managed Resources Area (Panama) and…

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