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The Coronado Expat Expo 2019
Wednesday October 9th, from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. the first ever Expat Expo will take place at the Coronado Luxury Suites & Hotel.
Coronado Blood Donor Drive
The Panama Health and Respite Foundation (PHRF) in cooperation with the Hospital Nacional, will host the Coronado Blood Donor drive August 20th, 2019.
El Valle Golden Frog Festival 2019
Mark your calendar, The 2019 Golden Frog Festival celebrations are just around the corner. Learn why EVACC is conserving Panama’s amphibian population, head to El Valle de Anton from August 10 - 17.
New location for Aug. 2 police meeting
The Public Ministry (personera) has announced a change in venue and time for the August 2nd community meeting. The meeting will now be held at the Coronado Bible Church on August at 9 am.
Ashley Furniture HomeStore July Festival
Ashley Furniture HomeStore, the #1 Brand in Home Furnishings in the US, is hosting their July Festival from the the 25th until the 31st of July at their Costa Verde location in the Market Plaza.
Panama leads with plastic bag legislation
Saturday, July 20 Panama became the first country in Central America to enforce a law prohibiting the use of plastic bags in supermarkets, pharmacies, and retail outlets.
Coronado Photo Club Photowalk in Chorrera
The Coronado Photo Club will be organizing a Photowalk in La Chorrera on the 30th of July.
Coronado Police Meeting Rescheduled
The National Police has rescheduled for August 2nd at 2:00 pm. The police called this meeting for English speaking expats at Coronado Golf Club.
10,000 Marie turtle eggs kept in artificial nests
Earlier this month approx. 10 thousand turtle eggs of different species will be protected in the province of Los Santos in an artificial nursery built to increase the conservation of the species.
San Juan Bautista Festival in Augadulce
Monday June 24th 2019 residents and tourist gathered in Augadulce to commemorate a day dedicated to their patron saint San Juan Bautista.
Panama National News
Color Exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MAC)
Carlos Cruz-Diez, one of the top representatives of kinetic art worldwide, presents his exhibition "The color being made", which brings together works and proposals of the highest transcendence.
Plastic bag fines still not in effect
The Authority for Consumer Protection and Defense of Competition (Acodeco) has informed that fines for the breach of Law No. 1 of January 19, 2018 (use of plastic bags in stores) are not yet in affect
Panama temporarily closes the door for Cuban tourists
The National Migration Service (SNM) reported on Wednesday July 24 that Panama will temporarily suspend tourism cards for Cubans.
Building beaches in Panama City
The mayor of Panama, José Luis Fábrega, is proposing to fill the beaches of Calidonia and Bella Vista located in the Bay of Panama in Panama City.
Monday July 1st Holiday in Panama
July 1st 2019 will be a mandatory rest day in Panama due to the inauguration of the President-elect, Laurentino Cortizo.
Panama’s Gay Pride Parade
Panama’s Gay Pride Parade was a huge success this year. With hundreds attending including TV personality, Carolina Demetiev, the 15th edition of the parade was one to be remembered.
6.3 magnitude Earthquake on Panama Costa Rica border
A 6.3-magnitude earthquake hit near the border of Panama and Costa Rica, with reports of tremors being felt some 500km away in Panama City.
3.1 GDP for Panama in 1st quarter of 2019
The National Institute of Statistics and Census of the Comptroller General of the Republic revealed a real gross domestic product (GDP) of 3.1% for Panama in the first quarter of 2019.
Panama’s debutes in 2019 Gold Cup with a win
Panama made their debuted in the 2019 Gold Cup on Tuesday, with a 2-0 win against Trinidad and Tobago in Minnesota.
Rescuers find body of missing youth in Gorgona
Sinaproc was in Gorgona June 9th searching for young man reported missing. The Ministry of Security reported on Monday, June 10, rescuers had discovered the body of the young man in Las Hamacas.
The Las Mañanitas Fire
A fire in Las Mañanitas, took 150 members of Panama’s Fire department over 5 hours to fight, and resulted in an evacuation for residents of the Villa Daniela neighborhood Friday June 8.
2019 Pride month in Panama
Saturday June 1st was a historic day in Panama city as the pride flag was raised in Panama City as part of the World Pride Panama festival "Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges."
Family devastated after baby dies from burns
Nine month old Marcelo Muñoz has died after suffering serious burns in an explosion that took place in Panama City Friday May 31st.
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Carbon stocks and tree diversity in the Darien
The Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute reported through a participatory forest-carbon monitoring project that Panama’s Darien forest of Panama has a high capacity to sequester carbon.
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.
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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
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Island, mountain and cultural excursions
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Today's Events In Coronado and Panama's Pacific Coast
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9:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Multi-level Pilates
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10:00 AM - 1:00 PM: Community Market at Picasso
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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