Panama

Varela CNN interview

In a recent interview with CNN’s Rafael Romo, president Varela spoke about the upcoming elections on May 5th in Panama explaining Panama has built a democracy and elections will be transparent.

Connectivity between Panama and Shanghai

Thursday April 11th President Varela received executives from China Eastern airline, to "evaluate the possibilities of greater connectivity between Panama and Shanghai."

Panama seeks "legal guarantee" for copper mine

Panama announced Thursday that they will submit a bill in order to guarantee the legal security of Cobre Panama, a large copper mine being completed in Colon.

Lesser Known Wine Regions to Visit

1st in a series: SOUTH AFRICA.

Panama’s 2019 Election

Panama will hold it’s general elections to elect a new President and Vice President on May 5, 2019. With the upcoming election polls show corruption is a top voters concern.

Carnival from an Expat’s perspective

Last week Carnival took over the streets of Panama. While most try to avoid this Panamanian holiday, Coronado resident Steve Most and friends went right to the action!

Panama and Paraguay talk trade, tourism and security

President Juan Carlos Varela, met with his Paraguayan counterpart, Mario Abdo Benitez in the Government Palace, February 14th 2019.

Panama to play Brazil in Soccer friendly

Panama will face the five-time World Cup champion, Brazil in an international soccer friendly that will take place in Porto, Portugal March 23rd 2019.

The jellyfish have arrived in Coronado Panama

Jellyfish have arrived on the Pacific coast of Panama. Read about Panama’s Jellyfish season and tips for treating stings here ( FIY urine is no longer the go-to for jellyfish stings).

Panama makes history in Caribbean Series

Panama has not played in the Caribbean Series since February 14, 1960, but now their back, and making history.

Panama meets with U.S Secretary of State

The Vice President of Panama Isabel de Saint Malo de Alvarado, will meet with the Secretary of State of the United States, Michael Pompeo to discuss "commercial exchange, security, and innovation."

Mariano Rivera to open Caribbean Series 2019

Panamanian baseball legend Mariano Rivera will attend the inaugural ceremony of the Caribbean Series of 2019, Monday at the Rod Carew Stadium in Panama City.

Panama remembers U.S.Invasion 29 years ago

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

Did Varela and Pompeo speak about China?

Last week, Panamanian President Juan Carlos Varela met with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.

Panama revokes flag from Rescue ship 


The Aquarius 2 a migrant rescue ship operating in the central Mediterranean, will no longer be able to operate after being stripped of its final registration - Panama.

Varela meets China’s Wang Yi at UN bilateral meeting

Foreign Minister to China, Wang Yi, met with President Juan Carlos Varela during the United Nations General Assembly in New York that took place September 25th, 2018.

The future of Surfing in Panama

As Argentina’s Santiago Muñiz secures a place in the 2019 Pan Am Games some might be wondering, where will Panama sit as the sport of surfing makes it’s historic debut next year in Lima?

US & Panama Maritime Transportation Agreement

Maritime transportation ties have been strengthened between Panama and the US with the signing of the Memorandum of Co-operation, a bilateral agreement.

Feng Shui for your home and head

The principle goal of Feng Shui is to find harmony with the energy that binds us. While this might seem a bit abstract, when put in to practice it actually makes a lot of sense!

Now you can Submit Articles to Playa Community!

After over a decade of articles generated by a small team, Playa Community, the top source for News and Information in Coronado Panama, is taking submissions (in English & Spanish)!

Bringing you Pets to Panama

If you are a pet owner thinking about relocating to Panama, you might be wondering if it is possible to relocate your animal without using a costly service.