Latest Editorials and News in Coronado Panama

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 ...

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!

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.

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 ...