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American Society of Panama helps schools
After the Playa Coronado Rotary Club presented the Counters Down Project to the American Society of Panama, the organization made a donation $513 that will goto supporting Panamanian students.
Connect to the Coronado community!
Are you getting the most out of Playa Community, Coronado Panama’s #1 resource for connecting? Here are a 5 ways you can use our website to get involved in Coronado, Panama.
PCIS Summer Camp
Panama Coast International School located in Gorgona will offer a summer program for kids 3 to 16 from June 17 until July 31st. PCIS Summer Fun Camp is just $350 per child for the 6 week program.
Dinner theatre "Emotional Baggage"
Love the theatre? Enjoy a production by Face to Black DInner Theatre Saturday, June 8th 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at the Coronado Bay Solarium Salon Conference Room.
Help keep our beaches clean!
Keep our community clean, join this month’s Beach Cleanup Sunday May 19th. If you cannot make the clean up, don’t worry, you can still help! Be mindful of picking up your own trash and creating less.
Coronado Photo Club announces Frank Corbett
The Coronado Photo Club has announced that Frank Corbett from Starfire Photography will take over as Club administrator.
Avoid spyware update your WhatsApp now
WhatsApp, the Facebook-owned messaging system with 1.5 billion users, has been hacked. Since WhatsApp is extremely popular in Panama, here’s how to protect yourself from the hack.
No water Tuesday & Wednesday
IDAAN informed of a suspension in service for areas within the district of Chame starting Tuesday May 14th from 8:00 a.m. until Wednesday at 12:00 noon. Affected areas include Coronado & Gorgona.
Coronado Golf Tournament
Thursday May 23rd 2019 Coronado Luxury Club & Suites will host a special golf tournament open to members and guests.
Artisan Market in Coronado
May 31st from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. there will be an Artisan Market held at Malibu Restaurant in Coronado Panama.
Panama National News
Minera starts copper production in Panama
Minera Panama will start the export of copper concentrate in June 2019, starting a new era for the Panamanian export sector. Cobre Panama spokesman explained, the first shipment will go to Asia.
$90 Million drug bust in Colon
The National Aeronaval Service (Senan) conducted the seizure of 1,417 packages allegedly containing drugs inside a container, in the Port of Cristobal, in the Province of Colón.
Panama take 8 golds in El Salvador
With eight gold medals and records in javelin and high jump at the Central American Championship in El Salvador, Panamanian youths finished in fourth place.
Panama’s forum for gender equality
Monday May 20th 2019 Panama hosted the International Forum "Gender equality on the road to sustainable development: balance, challenges and strategy."
Panama Latin America’s first Advanced Economy?
Despite a perceived slowdown of the Panamanian economy, Panama has been the most dynamic economy in Latin America for the last three decades with the highest per capita income in the region (IMF).
6.1 Earthquake near Puerto Armuelles Panama
An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.5 and an epicenter of 12 km from Puerto Armuelles, Panama, near the border with Costa Rica, took place Sunday afternoon.
Nito Cortizo wins a close race
While the official statement will only be made Thursday, Sunday May 5th 2019 Laurentino Cortizo was declared the winner, two percentage points ahead of Rómulo Roux in Panama’s presidential election.
It’s Voting day in Panama!
May 5th 2019 is an importing day in Panama, as the country elects a news president.
Two charged for forigener’s murder
A New Zealand man was killed May 2nd 2019 in Guna Yala. Two Panamanian men have been charged with aggravated homicide along with robbery, criminal association and mistreatment of a minor.
Panama’s response to situation in Venezuela
Vice president of Panama, Isabel De Saint Malo de Alvarado, expressed her support for the Venezuelan people and "for the return to democracy" in the wake of clashes across the country.
Panama 2nd happiest country in Gallup poll
The results for the Gallup Global Emotions poll are in and Panama has ranked the second happiest country out of 143 nations.
Martinelli’s nomination annulled
The Electoral Tribunal (ET) announced the annulment of Ricardo Martinelli’s mayoral candidacy in the upcoming May 5 election this week.
Varela inaugurates Line 2 of the Panama Metro
April 25th the Varela administration opened the second line of the Panama Metro system, an elevated system connecting San Miguelito with Nuevo Tocumen covering 21 kms with 16 stations.
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Encountering a wild animal in Panama
One of Panama’s biggest allure is the country’s abundant wildlife! Developed cities in Panama like Panama City’s Cinta Costera and the Pacific Beach town of Coronado offer wildlife sightings.
Canal Authority Imposes draft limits
National Post reported on low levels in lake Gatun which have caused Panama’s Canal Authority to implement draft limits for shops moving through the Canal.
A plee to protect Boná island
Attorney General, Rigoberto González has requested information from the Environmental Minister, Emilio Sempris, on Boná Island for the second time following a lease agreement for an oil terminal.
Lesser Known Wine Regions to Visit
1st in a series: SOUTH AFRICA.
Panama Greek Fest 2019
Saturday March 30th the Hellenic Orthodox Community will host the sixth edition of the "Panama Greek Festival."
Panama works with ARAP to stop illegal fishing
Panama has signed an agreement that aims to support monitoring and control efforts in fighting illegal and unregulated fishing.
10 Simple Steps to Cure Lower Back Pain
Lower back pain can make the easiest tasks difficult. Whether your back pain is structural or muscular, lower back pain is frustrating. But there is good news, back pain can be cured.
Island, mountain and cultural excursions
There is something everyone in Panama! from coastal day trips out of Panama City to Panama’s Pacific Islands like Taboga, and Contadora...
Why Panama made Vogue in 2019
Panama City will see it’s 500th birthday this year, and according to Vogue’s travel section, 2019 is a great year to check out Panama! From the capital city to remote islands we’re offically in Vogue!
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Today's Events In Coronado and Panama's Pacific Coast
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8:30 AM - 9:30 AM: Hatha Yoga
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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