Latest Editorials and News in Coronado Panama

Thursday Jan 9th 2020 is Martyrs Day

January 9th is the national observation of Martyrs Day in Panama, that pays tribute to civilians and students that lost their lives to make Panama a sovereign country.

Sinaproc issues wind warning

Panama’s / Civil Protection System (Sinaproc) has issued a wind warning lasting until Friday Jan 10th with wind gusting from 60 to 90 Km an hour throughout Panama.

2020 Boquete Flower Fair

The Boquete Flower and Coffee fair is an annual event taking place in the community of Boquete, Panama since 1950. This year the event will take place from the 9th until the 19th of January 2020.

The downside to dry

While we welcome the breeze blowing and wave good bye to the rainy days, let’s take a look at downsides to dry season in Panama.

Costal development in Puerto Armuelles

A Cinta Costera project has been approved for the town of Puerto Armuelles in the province of Chiriquí, after a public vote on December 19th 2019.

20 years of canal control for Panama

Tuesday December 31, 2019 marked two decades of control over the Canal following its return by the United States.

American Society Annual Dinner

The American Society Annual Dinner will be held Saturday February 8th starting at 5:00 p.m. in El Valle.

Remembering the US invasion of Panama

December 20th is a "Day of National Reflection" in Panama, as the country remembers the 1989 invasion lead by the United States.

Coronado Christmas and New Year’s events

Tis the season to get festive in Coronado Panama! With decorations hung in the major plaza and Christmas trees almost sold out, the days are few till the parties begin.

2020 Festival Musical de El Valle

the Festival Musical de El Valle will celebrate it’s 28th year January 25th 2020 from 8:00 pm at the Iglesia de San Jose in El Valle de Anton.

15 killed in La Joya prison

The total death count reached 15 inmates Wednesday December 18th, following in a shoot out that took place in La Joya prison in Panama Tuesday.

Eduardo Rubén Ulloa will replace Attorney General

Former criminal prosecutor Eduardo Rubén Ulloa will replace Attorney General Kenia Porcell, effective January 1 2020. The announcement came Tuesday, December 10th from President Laurentino Cortizo.

EU & Latin America talk trade and crime

The 2019 EuroLat plenary takes place in Panama this year tackling topics of trade talks and fighting organized crime.

Donations needed for mountain family

Coronado Frame and Foto is collecting donations of clothing, toys and dry foods for a family in need in the Boquete region.

South Korean to build Arraijan Panama metro line

South Korea’s Hyundai Engineering & Construction Co beat two Chinese rivals in the bid to build the third subway line in Panama.

World’s tallest building wears the Panama Flag

Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, located in the city of Dubai was dressed in the Panamanian flag over the national holidays.

How to vote as a US Citizen from Panama

A new branch of Democrats Abroad has been started in the Playa Coronado area with the goal of helping US Citizens in Panama understand how to vote from Coronado, Panama.

Vacation Rentals in Coronado Panama



Right now you can book a vacation rental in Coronado, Panama at a fraction of last year’s cost, here’s why:

Protests in Panama

October 31st 2019 will be the fourth day of protests in Panama City, where civil unrest is brewing over constitutional reforms.

2019 CASA Christmas Food baskets

Each year The Coronado Area Social Association is involved with a charitable event that takes place on Kings Day (January 6th).

Panamanian Holidays in November & December 2019

With the start to Fiesta Patrias, Panama’s patriotic parties, on November 3rd 2019, Panama begins their holiday season that lasts well into the New Year.