2023 Fairs & Festivals in Panama
The Boquete Flower and Coffee Fair marks 50 years of the festival and kicks off this year’s fairs and festivals in Panama. Here are some of 2023’s most anticipated national events in Panama.
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Panama extends gas subsidy
The Government of Panama announced, Thursday, January 12th the price of a gallon of fuel will remain fixed at $3.25 for 95 and 91-octane gasoline, as well as diesel until February 15th.
Barro Fest 2023 Rock Music Festival in El Valle
Barro Fest brings live rock music and camping on January 27th & 28th to Coclé Panama! See bands like Los Espíritus from Argentina, Naked Giants from the US and Ulpiano Vergara from Panama.
Spay Panama clinic in Las Lajas
Fundacion Spay Panama is offering low-cost sterilization for those in need in Las Lajas on January 21st & 22nd 2023.
Beaches in Panama West Summer 2023
New rules for Beaches in Panama West including established hours from 6 am to 6:30 pm for those accessing it by bus. Here are the new Panama Beach rules and the Pacific beaches in Panama they affect
Coronado, Gorgona & Vista Mar Beach Cleanup Jan 7 2023
Libre de Basura will host the first beach cleanup of 2023 for several Pacific Beach communities in Panama. Beach cleanups will take place at a record breaking 7 locations Saturday, Jan 7th 2023 at 9am
look up to see a meteor shower in Panama
The peak of the Geminids meteor shower 2022 is December14th and 15th. This large meteor shower will be visible from Panama, without a telescope, so look up!
Do I need health insurance in Panama?
With the rising cost of Health Insurance in the U.S. and often long wait times for health procedures in Canada, many people are asking, what are the health insurance options in Panama?
Panama once again near the top of International Living 2023 best places to retire
Panama has again secured a top place on International Living’s list of the world’s best retirement destinations. A crucial element in making Panama so attractive to foreigners is easy legal residency.
Go Green this Halloween in Coronado Panama
America alone buys more than 600 million lbs of candy for Halloween. That’s a lot of tiny wrappers! Living in a beach community is a great reason to make this Halloween in Panama more sustainable.
Elephant Seal sighting in Coronado, Vista Mar and Bijao
Over the weekend an Elephant Seal was spotted in the Bay of Chame, in several locations including Playa Serena, Coronado by several surfers who were startled by the large animal in the shallow waters.
2022 Halloween events in Coronado
This year Halloween falls on a Monday but there are plenty of activities for both kids and adults to celebrate Halloween at the beach over the weekend.
The district of Chame celebrates 167 years since foundation
Chame is a small district of 3,520 km² of area. It is located in Panama’s Pacific Beaches right before Playa Coronado (which is technically in the district of Las Lajas).
Panama National News
A law to protect waves in Panama
Juan Diego Vásquez, a Member of the National Assembly of Panama, presented the draft to create a law that will protect waves suitable to practice sports and establish wave sanctuaries in Panama.
Panama reservoirs are the most affected in the world
In a recent report, the United Nations warned that sediments are a hidden threat to reservoirs. Of 47,403 large reservoirs from all over the world, Panama was found the country to be most affected.
Panama’s indigenous develop relocation plan as a response to rising sea levels
People from the indigenous community of Guna Yala are preparing to relocate to the mainland.
Air Transat will bring regular flights from Canada to Río Hato
Tourism Authority of Panama has confirmed that Air Transat will fly four weekly flights; two from Montreal and two from Toronto, into Panama’s Río Hato Airport servicing the Pacific beaches.
Panama announces biorefinery and production of green hydrogen
The government of Panama and energy companies, including SGP BioEnergy, have announced that Panama will add green hydrogen production to a biorefinery currently in development.
Tropigas announces 25lb gas tank shortage in Panama
PetroPort company, importer and supplier of Tropigas, announced a shortage in Panama of the 25-pound gas tank, due to a lack of inventory starting October 6th 2022.
Panamanian Ceramics return from The Netherlands
The Smithsonian reports that 343 pre-Hispanic ceramics made by potters in Panama have been repatriated fromThe Netherlands. The ministry of culture reported the artifacts would be on display next year
2023 World Baseball Classic qualifying rounds in Panama
The second round of qualifiers for the 2023 World Baseball Classic will be held in Panama City, Panama, at Rod Carew National Stadium from Sept. 30-Oct. 5. The first round will be held in Germany.
Panama plays Canada in FIBA Basketball qualifier
Monday, August 29th at 7:10 p.m. Panama faced off against Canada in a qualifier for FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023. The event was held at the Roberto Durán Arena in Panama City.
The Pan American Surfing Games in Playa Venao
The Pan American Surfing Games held this year in Playa Venao came to an end Saturday, August 13, with Panamanian Jean Carlos González bringing home the Silver Medal in the men’s open category.
Protests and strikes end in Panama while debates continue
While the protests in Panama have subsided, a single dialogue table has just begun. July 30th, the debate on medicines and education opened at the Cristo Sembrador Center in Penonomé Coclé.
Protests continue in Panama
In Panama protests and closures continue, in the provinces of Panama, Panama Oeste, Veraguas, and the Darién. With an impending nationwide strike from several sectors in the country, talks continue.
Panama lifts mask mandate July 11th 2022
President Laurentino Cortizo announced on July 1st, 2022 that the mask mandate in Panama will finally be lifted (except in medical facilities and public transport) on July 11th, 2022.
Tocumen Airport to mobilize 15 million passengers in 2022
With the opening of terminal 2 of the Tocumen International Airport in Panama, it is estimated that by 2022, more than 15 million passengers will use the international hub for travel.
Panama to eliminate 98 thousand hectares of protected land
Right now the Ministry of the Environment in Panama is formalizing the first of several land reductions in protected areas throughout Panama. The reduction is in the already at-risk area of Donoso.
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