Longest Partial lunar eclipse since 1440
This Friday’s eclipse had a total duration of 3 hours, 28 minutes, and 23 seconds making it the longest since1440, the eclipse was visible in Panama at approx. 4:30 a.m.
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Panama Longboard Classic
Are you a longboarder in Panama? Join the Panama Longboard Classic, December 4th & 5th at Playa Caracol in Punta Chame. The day will be full of surfing, activities for kids, a market, and good vibes!
Thanksgiving menu at Caelo
You don’t have to celebrate American thanksgiving to enjoy turkey! Head to Caelo Beach Restaurant on November 25th, 2021 for a traditional Thanksgiving menu with a twist!
Longboard surfing on the Pacific Coast of Panama
The Pacific Coast of Panama is one of the most underrated destinations for longboard waves in Central America. Perhaps because of Costa Rica’s head start in surf tourism,
Art at Coronado Frame & Foto
Stop in at Coronado Frame and Foto located Ricon del Chef Plaza in Coronado, this month to see artwork by Panamanian artist Margaret Amar and batiks by Judy Fears’.
Help mini Mike get to the World Cup of Surfing
Mike Alejandro Prada Peña better known as "Mini Mike", is a 12-year-old Venezuelan surfer who grew up surfing in Bocas del Toro, Panama. Help him achieve his goal of reaching the World Cup of surfing.
Tao Rodríguez is the Alas Pro tour Jr. Champion
The third Latin American Surf Association Professional Tour took place last week at Punta Roquitas a world-renowned break in Miraflores, Lima. Panamanian surfer Tao Rodríguez won first in his category
Caelo Beach Restaurant
Caelo Beach Restaurant is a gastro experience not to be missed when visiting the Pacific Beaches of Panama. Located inside the gated community of Punta Caelo in San Carlos, reservations are required.
Parties and booze prohibited - patriotic holiday Nov. 2
The holidays start in November in Panama, however November 2nd will come with restrictions on parties the sale of liquor in the district of Chame.
2021 Halloween events in Coronado Panama
If you are looking for information on events in Coronado Panama. The best way to stay informed is to join the Coronado Social Association. Here are the events in Coronado for Halloween 2021 from CASA.
Crossing of the Isthmus 2021
The fourth Crossing of the Isthmus 2021 took place this month with a record of 370 cyclists racing the passage from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean.
Panama wins three medals in Latin American Surf Fest 2021
Panama took home three medals from the bicentennial Surf festival that took place October 14th until the 17th in Chiquimulilla, Guatemala. The wins were in Stand-up Paddle Racing and Women’s Open.
The great Canadian Migration
the Globe and Mail, a popular Canadian newspaper, recently published an article titled. Canadians flock to Panama for a slower, affordable life.
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Panama Baseball: Metro and Chiriquí face off again
Metro and Chiriquí enter the final round of Panama’s national baseball series, Tuesday, November 9th, 2021. The first to win four games will win the title 78th National Major Baseball Championship.
President’s Veto of Electoral Reform
Cortizo’s partial veto of bill 544 reforming Panama’s Electoral Code only addressed one article, despite citizens’ concerns with four articles detrimental to equality and democracy in Panama.
Panama legalizes medical marijuana use
Panama’s national assembly has unanimously passed Bill 153 that will regulate the use of medical cannabis. The bill will allow research into the use of the plant as an alternative to pain medication.
Sunwing flights return to Rio Hato airport
Flights from Canada to the Scarlett Martinez International Airport in Río Hato, will begin starting November 12th, 2021. Sunwing Airlines announced the return of the Playa Blanca route from Toronto.
Vaccinated travellers can enter Panama without negative Covid test
Vaccinated travelers will not be required to present a negative covid-19 test in Panama as of September 1st, 2021 unless they have traveled through a high-risk country in the last 15 days.
Panama Tourist Visa Cut down to 90 days
As of October 1, 2021, the Panama tourist visa will be cut in half, from 180 to 90 days, according to the National Immigration Service.
New requirements for travellers flying to Panama
Panama announced fully vaccinated travelers entering Panama can circulate freely without quarantine by presenting a single negative test upon entry, starting Monday, July 26th, 2021.
Sunday Quarantine returns to San Carlos
Sunday, July 18th more mobility restrictions came into effect in the provinces of Panama Oeste and Veraguas. In the province of Panama West, San Carlos and La Chorrera are the districts affected.
Miambiente suspends tourist access to Venas Azules in Portobelo
The Ministry of the Environment (Miambiente) announced they would suspend tourist activities in Venas Azules Portobelo due to ecological damage caused by human activities.
New Quarantine measures in Panama July 12
Panama has announced a curfew for the districts of Donoso and Gualaca and Chepo, Las Tablas, and Chitré starting July 12th.
Dry Law returns in Panama West
Starting Saturday, July 3rd, 2021 Dry Law will be in effect for the entire province of Panama West from 10:00 p.m. on Saturday until 4:00 a.m. on Monday, again.
Sunday Quarantine returns in Panama West
Panama’s Minister of Health, Luis Francisco Sucre said Tuesday, June 29, that the districts of La Chorrera, Penonomé, and Pesé will enter a total quarantine on Sundays.
Explosion at Las Terrazas in Coronado
There was a large explosion Sunday morning in the Las Terrazas de Coronado shopping center in the Chame district, Panama Oeste province. There was damage to a least 10 locals.
Panama World Ocean Day 2021
Panama celebrated World Ocean Day 2021 by creating a policy to protect Panama’s ocean diversity. on World Ocean Day, a decree was signed to triple the size of Coiba’s marine protected area.
MICI calls mining a pillar of Panama’s post-pandemic economy
The Ministry of Commerce and Industries (MICI) says mining will be an “important pillar of the country’s post-pandemic economy," designating 25,000 hectares of protected land for mining concessions.
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