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Kid’s Class is back in Coronado!!
The EL Litoral will come back with a Kid’s Class for children 2 years old to 4 years old. The class will be held every Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. starting on the 23rd of January 2019.
Panama make Time’s top 52
Each year the New York Times releases an article with 52 destinations to escape to. This year, a few resorts on Panama’s Pacific Coast made us #4.
Martyrs Day honors Panamanian civilians
January 9th is a national holiday in Panama. It is a day called "Martyrs Day," meant to pay tribute to a group of Panamanians, made up of students and civilians, who lost their lives in 1964.
Etesa issues wind warning for Chame, San Carlos, Capira
The Meteorology service of the Electricity Transmission Company has issued a warning for strong winds affecting Panama West and Cocle, specifically the districts of Chame, San Carlos and Capira.
Las Cajones: The Chame Canyons
Los Cajones de Chame is a canyon formed by the rushing waters of the Chame River. You will find this natural wonder located in the town of El Jobo.
Giving + Love Brings Hope Third Annual Dinner and Auction
Sunday, February 10th is the third annual “Giving + Love Brings Hope” Dinner and Auction being held at Ensenada Las Bovedas Restaurant (5-8pm) supporting the JLM House of Hope.
El Litoral 2019 wellness calendar
What is your New Year’s resolution? Does it involve taking care of your soul, body and mind? If so, you might want to try one of the classes at El Litoral.
Bring in the New Year Panama style
Bringing in the New Year in Panama? Then eat, drink and join the fiesta...because Panamanians love a good party! The start to a traditional Panamanian celebration in certainly in the kitchen.
2018 Holiday events in Coronado
If you are planning to be at the beach this holiday season, you’re in luck! There is no shortage of events happening in Coronado Panama over the 2018 holiday season.
Staying safe over the holidays
While the holidays are meant to be a joyous time, unfortunately with them comes increased crime throughout Panama.
Panama National News
Martinelli formalizes Mayoral application
Monday January 14th 2019 Ricardo Martinelli formalized his candidacy for mayor of Panama City.
The Parade of a Thousand Polleras 2019
Las Mil Polleras, is an annual parade that takes to the street of Las Tablas in the month of January. This year the 9th edition of the event took place January 12th 2019.
Bloomberg on First Quantum in Panama
As the Canadian copper company First Quantum Minerals Ltd. gears up for their new project, Cobre Panama, Bloomberg weighs in, saying bondholders should benefit.
Pope’s route and lane inversion
The announcement of the pope’s route through Panama City as part of World Youth Day (WYD) was announced Thursday, January 10th.
Panama to host World Summit on Medicinal Cannabis
This year brings the first World Summit on Medicinal Cannabis, from February 12 to 13 and guest who’s hosting it? Panama.
Ministry of Health: hantavirus in Los Santos
103 cases of hantavirus have been reported in Panama between December 22 2018 and January 1 2019.
Were there ancient divers in Panama?
After the examination of an ancient skull from a Pre-Columbian burial ground, bioarchaeologists believe Panama’s Pacific coast may have been home to a group of ancient male divers.
Merca Panama now open
As of today, Wednesday, January 2, Merca Panama began operations on vía Cincuentenario,, after the Government of Panama ordered the definitive closure of the Central Agricultural Market of Curundú.
3-day public office closure
The Panamanian government has ordered the closure of public offices from noon on Wednesday 23 and until Friday 25 January 2019 in the districts of Panama and San Miguelito for World Youth Day (WYD).
Young American drowned in Pedasí
Gregory Johan Schreiber, 26, a native of Florida, lost his life by immersion on the afternoon of this Sunday, December 30, on the coast of the district of Pedasí, province of Los Santos
Arosemena resigns as Minister of Commerce
Starting next December 31, the Ministry of Commerce and Industries will have a new minister, after Augusto Arosemena resigned his post to pursue his career in the private sector.
DGI extends hours for tax payment
The Directorate General of Revenues (DGI) has issued an extension, announcing that their facilities will be open to taxpayers until January 4th 2019.
$7.3 million for imported rice
Between January 1 and March 30, 2019, 140,543 quintals of piled rice and 263,538 quintals of the US husked grain will enter the country.
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Why Panama made Vogue in 2019
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Panama China deal will hurt Recreational Fisheries
The Panamanian government has struck a deal with Chinese fisheries that will allow the harvest of skipjack tuna, a species critical to the pelagic ecosystem of Panama’s Pacific waters.
Baby sea turtles go home!
The Ministry of Environment of Los Santos announced the release of 450 hatchlings, Wednesday December 5th 2018. The baby turtles born in the Las Cañas refuge, were Olive Ridley turtles.
Deforestation with Road development in Panama West
Ecologists in Panama have said that a recent road project in Panama West, lacks urban planning, approving development close to the Canal watershed with little investigation.
300 pounds of crocodile meat seized
Environment Ministry officials (Miambiente) seized almost 300 pounds of crocodile meat this week.
5 ways to Reduce Inflammation
Inflammation is the culprit that has been linked to chronic disease and to trigger weight gain—here’s how to help keep inflammation under control.
Panama, a time line
A chronology of key events in Panama
Is napping good for you?
Young children often fight off daily naps like it’s the worst punishment you could inflict on their tiny lives. Meanwhile, most adults would gladly take the opportunity for some midday shut eye.
Latest Classified Ads in Coronado and Surrounding Areas
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Car Rental Help!
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Yves Saint Laurent pen
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Rent YOUR Car to USA visitors
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Car
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Glassware Sets $5 Each
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Coleman Cooler
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Garage Sale week-ends
All kind of items for sale such as plates,glases, decoration stuff, toys, paintings, curtains, clothes etc...very nice t ... -
Vintage handbag Yves Saint Laurent
Adorable little handbag from Yves Saint Lautent (unworned). Smooth red leather. Aztec medallion bucket. Unique vintag ... -
Andy Warhol Lithography
Andy Warhol (1928) Birth Of Venus of Botticcelli 1984 63,5 x 94 cm. Litography Numbered HC 5/5 Edition of 70 ... -
Lladró statue
Very nice 57 cm high statue from spanish brand Lladró, vintage piece from 1982. Whatsapp contact 6808-1680 -
Fur for sale
Planning to go back in Canada or USA ? Well...don’t get cold!! Very nice fur for Winter.
Today's Events In Coronado and Panama's Pacific Coast
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10:30 AM - 11:45 AM: Satyananda Yoga, Pranayama & Meditation Master Class.
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3:00 PM - 4:00 PM: English Catholic Mass
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4:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Bible Study - Coronado Bible church
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5:30 PM - 7:00 PM: Picasso Trivia night hosted by Diane Maxwell
Tourist Places to Visit in Panama
Boquete Panama
San Blas Panama
Cerro Punta y Volcan
La Yeguada Veraguas
Pearl Islands Panama (Contadora)
Santa Catalina Panama
Azuero Peninsula
Puerto Armuelles Panama
Chiriqui Highlands
Suggested Reads
Everything you need to know about Coronado Panama
Panama School guide
Coronado Restaurant Guide
Rainy Season Surf Guide
5 Tips to Stay Safe at the Beach
How to treat Jelly Fish stings
Riptides - How to Identify and Escape
Off Roading Playa Style Panama
A breif Visit to Panama's Embera Quera Tribe
See Turtles on Mata Oscura
Isla Palenque: Escape from Civilization
Birding Panama’s Pipeline Road
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