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.
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.
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.
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!
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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 ...
“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 ...
December 3rd, 2021 join Playa Community for a beach cleanup leaving from Playa Serena at 8:00 a.m. While beach cleanups alone might not be the answer to plastic pollution, they are a great tool!
This Friday’s eclipse had a total duration of 3 hours, 28 minutes, and 23 seconds making it the longest since1440, the eclipse was visible in Panama at approx. 4:30 a.m.
The Panama Longboard Classic and market will take place December 4th & 5th at Playa Caracol in Punta Chame. The day will be full of surfing, activities for kids, a market, and good vibes!
This holiday season there is a new option for a special dinner at the beach. Caelo Beach Restaurant in San Carlos offers prix-fixe menus for Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve (take away), and New Years’ ...
The Pacific Coast of Panama is one of the most underrated destinations for longboard waves in Central America. Perhaps because of Costa Rica’s head start in surf tourism,
Stop in at Coronado Frame and Foto located Ricon del Chef Plaza in Coronado, this month to see artwork by Panamanian artist Margaret Amar and batiks by Judy Fears’.
Mike Alejandro Prada Peña better known as "Mini Mike", is a 12-year-old Venezuelan surfer who grew up surfing in Bocas del Toro, Panama. Help him achieve his goal of reaching the World Cup of ...
