In 2021 Panama introduced their digital nomad visa, a short-stay visa for remote workers in Panama, that grants up to an 18-month stay for anyone with an external monthly income of 3 thousand dollars
It’s Jellyfish season in Panama! Learn when and why they are here, how to avoid getting stung by one, how to treat a sting if you do. and some great things that come with jellyfish season in Panama. ...
Trying to recycle in Coronado Panama? The recycling center in Gorgona is an option but not all goods are accepted, including plastics and glass. But don’t toss them, save them for the recycling ...
The Civil Protection System (Sinaproc), has issued a prevention notice, warning of high tides in the Panamanian Pacific that will create waves reaching a high of 16.8 feet until 7:15 pm Friday.
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, have been found after 690 hours of searching.
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?
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.
The Ministry of Health (Minsa) reported Thursday, January 27, that all 2022 Carnival events in Panama will be canceled.
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, 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?
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
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
