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Coronado 2023 Folklore Festival
Enjoy a night of Folklore music and dancing in Coronado celebrating the foundation of Panama Vieja at the Coronado Luxury Club & Suites on August 18th & 19 2023.
It is humpback whale season in Panama
The humpback whales are back on the Pacific Coast of Panama and there have been lots of humpback whale sightings right here in the Bay of Chame!
Coronado: The Best community for families in Panama
Coronado Panama is the largest gated community in Rivera Pacifica, Panama’s fastest growing beach community on the Pacific Coast.
Stomach flu in Panama? Here’s all you need to know!
When we’re talking about the stomach flu (gastroenteritis), we’re talking about inflammation of the inner lining of the stomach, and/or the small and large intestine, it can be very uncomfortable.
Dry season in Panama continues: Idaan limits water in Chame
As dry season in Panama continues it is important to preserve water, as areas throughout Panama like Chame are suffering from drought with limited potable drinking water available in the district.
Starbucks Coronado opens its doors
Coronado Starbucks is open and it’s the 15th Starbucks in Panama! Located in front of the Doit Center, Starbucks joins Pharmacy Arrocha and Nacion Sushi at the beach in the Coronado Terrazas Plaza.
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.
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
Panama National News
Canada offers Visa -free Travel to Panama
Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, has announced that Panama is among 13 countries that Canada will offer visa-free air travel, without requiring a temporary residency visa.*
The looming effects El Niño could have on Panama
El Niño is a weather phenomenon that occurs every few years, characterized by warmer than usual ocean temperatures in the equatorial Pacific. What could it mean for Panama?
Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet service is now available in Panama
May 17th 2023 Starlink, enabled satellite internet service in Panama. The company that places satellites into orbit to offer satellite internet, will bring internet to the most remote places in Panama
Panama to host the 2023 Pan American Surfing Games
The world class surf break, Santa Catalina Panama will receive 400 athletes from 20 countries for the 2023 Pan American Surfing Games taking place April 21st - 30th.
Earthquake hits Panama’s Pacific Coast
April 4, 2023 a 6.3-magnitude earthquake hit off Panama’s Pacific coast near the town of Boca Chica. Currently, there are no reports of injuries or damages.
Bus carrying migrants in Panama crashes leaving 39 dead
39 migrants lost their lives in a bus crash in Panama after crossing Darién Gap. The bus was carrying families trying to get to the US rolled down a cliff in Gualaca, when the driver lost control.
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.
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