Latest Editorials and News in Coronado Panama

Can you quit your job and live abroad in Panama?

Are you considering a move to Panama in 2022? While the internet might say "you can live in Panama for pennies", is it actually true?

Tragic accident in Coronado leaves two minors dead

Saturday, January 29th, 2022, a 14-year-old boy who allegedly lost control of the ATV he was driving, crashed into a family walking on the boulevard road in Coronado, Panama.

Minsa cancels Carnival 2022 in Panama

The Ministry of Health (Minsa) reported Thursday, January 27, that all 2022 Carnival events in Panama will be canceled.

Oil Spill in Balboa Panama

The Panama Maritime Authority reported that 5 barrels of oil spilled in the Balboa area of Panama, Friday, January 21st, 2022. According to the AMPs statement Tuesday, the cleanup is underway

Selina: From Playa Venao to Wall Street

Selina, an alternative hotel chain marketing to digital nomads started with 2 hotels and 250 beds. In 7 years they’ve grown to 35,000 beds in 140 locations among 23 countries. How did they do it?

New Covid Regulations announced for Panama

With testing centers filling up in Panama, the ministry of health has new Covid-19 regulations, reducing quarantine time for people with three doses of the covid-19 vaccine, and promoting home testing

Swim classes for kids ages 3 - 12 in Gorgona

Swimming classes for the summer are back from the Coronado Caiman swim team. Kids can learn to swim in the Pacific Beach community, in a small group class with coach Gregg.

When will our government step in to help?

Jake Velleman, son of Debra Velleman, 70, a retired public school teacher who went missing off the coast of Panama following a plane crash, asks "when will our government step in to help?"

35 NGOs reject the new Minera Panamá contract

35 environmental, scientific, human rights organizations formally rejected the signing of a new contract with Minera Panamá, SA, a contract the Chamber of Commerce described as a “positive” step.

Chame Mayor issues a decree that prohibits crowds though January

The mayor of Chame, Abdul Juliao, has issued a decree that suspends performance, dances and all activities or events that involve crowds of people in the district of Chame, Panama Jan. 18 - 31 2022.

Travellers navigate warnings, cancelations and shaming

Canadians and Americans in Panama, or with plans to travel to Panama, are navigating changes in travel advisories as the U.S. and Canadian governments have issued new warnings that include Panama.

New species of tree frog in Panama named after Greta Thunberg

A tiny tree frog discovered on Panama’s Mount Chucantí, an area of Panama that has lost 30% of its forest cover in the past decade, has been named after activist Greta Thunberg.

Family’s Plea for help to find Missing After Panama Plane Crash

The families of Deb Velleman and Sue Borries two of the passengers that were not recovered after a single-engine, five-seater plane went down over the Pacific Ocean, are seeking support from the U.S.

Panama Tide Tables 2022

The 2022 Panama Tide Tables for the Bay of Chame are now live on Playa Community. Find Panama Pacific high and low tides on top of our homepage or click Complete Tide Tables for the monthly view!

Panama reduces duration of Covid-19 quarantine

The Ministry of Health announced, that they will reduce the duration of the quarantine to 5 days for people who have contact with a positive case but show a negative coronavirus test.

Canada’s new travel advisory

If you are a Canadian in Panama, you may have received an email from the Canadian government if you are registered with the Government of Canada’s Registration of Canadians Abroad (ROCA) service.

Casa Swell a new boutique hotel in Coronado

Casa Swell is a boutique hotel in Coronado Panama offering a large pool, oversized day beds for sun tanning, and a large bar with swings for chairs! It’s the details that make this place.

Panama Longboard Classic 2021 results

The first Panama Longboard Classic took place at Chame Beach on December 4th & 5th 2021. The event brought local and foreign longboarders in Panama together for two days of surfing & fun activities.

Christmas Markets at the Beach

El Mercadito del Mar is back with two markets before Christmas, so you can stock up on authentic artisan-made gifts for the holiday season in Panama! The first market at NEW Location Hippie Bowls!

Historic weekend for Panamanian Surfing

This weekend Tao Rodríguez won gold in El Salvador, in the Junior category of the ALAS Pro of Punta Roca 2021!! This is the first time Panama has won gold, a huge congrats to Tao for bringing it ...

Fundación Nueva Vida

“A single act of kindness throws out roots in all directions, and the roots spring up and make new trees.” Fundación Nueva Vida is a non-profit organization dedicated to offering care to the ...