Celebrating Earth Day in Panama
Earth day (April 22, 2022) is celebrated all over the world as a day to raise environmental awareness. This year we are celebrating by sharing eco-swaps affordable and easy can make in Panama.
Coronado Community News
Recycling Fair Playa Coronado April 30
@Panamaouestverde brings recycling fairs to the beach and to Panama West communities where recycling pickup services are not readily available. We invite you to start collecting and join the fair!
The start of rainy season in Panama
Monday, April 4th, 2022 brought heavy rains throughout Panama with thunderstorms in the Pacific Coast area from 3:00 p.m. onwards. And with that, the start to rain season in Panama is seemingly here.
Outdoor Market & Surf Fest April 16
The last Mercadito del Mar (a monthly beach market) will take place at the Surf Shack at Playa Chame during the end of summer SURF Fest on April 16th, 2022.
Recycling in Panama
Think of plastic pollution like an overflowing tub in your bathroom, if you walked into that, probably the first thing you would do would be to turn off the tap — not grab a bucket and a mop.
When is Jellyfish season in Panama?
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. ...
Coronado Recycling Fair Feb 19
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 ...
High tide warning for Pacific coast of Panama
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.
Families find closure as bodies are recovered following plane crash
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.
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.
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?
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?"
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.
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!
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!
