Panama Highlights
Panama has now officially opened its borders and is welcoming international travellers back to the country’s main airport, Tocumen International Airport. To keep locals and travellers safe, the tourism board has worked closely with the ministry of health to implement new health and safety guidelines as it opens borders. The restart of flight operations is…
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Finally! With international flights and tourism activities resuming in Panama by October 12, 2020, the entire country is preparing for a safe and memorable travel experience according to all local Health & Safety protocols. Ancon Expeditions of Panama would like to let you know, that with its remote, secluded and unique travel spots (beautiful island…
This Saturday, May 9, 2020 we invite you to observe and count the birds around you as part of the annual event: Global Big Day. In case you may not be able to leave your house due to current health and safety recommendations by your local authorities, we encourage you that, even from your…
In the midst of this unprecedented, challenging time of Covid-19, the entire world has been forced to wind down and Mother Nature is finally able to take a deep breath. On today’s 50th anniversary of Earth Day (April 22, 2020), we are invited more than ever to reflect, to stand still, and appreciate our planet’s…
On your next trip with Copa Airlines stop over in Panama and enjoy two vacations in one, at no additional airfare. Explore the vibrant city, historical sites, cultural heritage, abundant flora and fauna and many of the highlights this beautiful country has to offer! We help you make this stop over a memorable experience with…
THE EXPERIENCE, the encounter. A journey in the DISCOVERY is a feast of intense, sensory experiences: the aroma of remote places, the texture of unknown things, the multicolor tapestry of nature, the accent of unheard languages, and the exquisite flavor of what has never before been tasted; that is the incomparable feeling of penetrating the…
The ritual and festive expressions of the Congo culture encompass the contemporary vision of a collective celebration of the descendents of black rebels enslaved in the colonial period, who back then escaped into the jungle and formed communities of exiles called cimarroneras. During the Congo season, participants use a palisade to stage a matriarchal society ruled…
Panama has been revealed in Lonely Planet’s newest book as one of the best holiday destinations in the world for 2019! The top 10 countries to travel to in the world have been ranked. Panama is #4! The travel guidebook publisher has unveiled its annual collection of the best travel destinations, trends, journeys and experiences…
An Iconic Location Islas Secas is located 180 miles southwest of Panama City, 15 miles off the Pacific coast of Panama and will be officially opening by December 17, 2018. Guests fly into Tocumen International Airport in Panama City, and continue on to David via an 50 minutes domestic flight. From David, it’s a 30 minute drive to the…
The Country Inn & Suites Amador by Carlson recently became a Radisson and now operates officially under the name Radisson Hotel Panama Canal. Experience breathtaking views of the Panama Canal just 12 minutes from Albrook International Airport (PAC) at Radisson Hotel Panama Canal. You can glimpse a passing boat or watch the sunset over the…
Did you know that Panama is the only place in the world where Humpback whales from both the Northern and Southern hemispheres come to breed and give birth? Thousands of Humpbacks migrate northwards from their summer feeding grounds around Antarctica, arriving in the region from July through September. They breed and give birth to their…
It is a historical time for Panama, as the entire country is cheering and celebrating its soccer team who on October 10, 2017 won over Costa Rica 2:1 in the Rommel Fernández stadium in Panama and herewith qualified, for the first time ever, for the FIFA World Cup which is currently taking place in Russia….
BEACHFRONT & RAINFOREST BAREFOOT LUXURY There are still undiscovered lands. Pristine corners of the world unspoiled by man and unchanged by time. Lands where true wilderness awakens the senses and rouses the inner explorer. Welcome to Isla Palenque, an exclusive private island resort set amidst 400 acres of enchanting jungle in the Gulf of Chiriqui,…
Just 9 miles from Tocumen International Airport (10 minutes drive) and 8 miles from Panama City, this brand new luxury hotel is located within Santa Maria Golf & Country Club, a newly developed community and a ultimate getaway world-class golf destination, a special place surrounded by nature and close to the iconic historic landmark of Panama Viejo. Is the center piece…
According to the Gallup-Healthways Global Well-Being Index from 2013, Panama ranks as the happiest country in the world. Even in latest rankings, Panama is among the top well-being and happiness places to be. The year-round warm climate, abundant flora and fauna, strong and growing economy, tremendous music and art performances, diversity in people, culture, history and food are only…
November is a month of celebration in Panama. During the “Fiestas Patrias” the country honours and commemorates its history and important milestones towards independence. November 3: Separation from Colombia. Separation Day marks Panama’s independence from Columbia in 1903, ending an 82 year association in which Panama saw mistreatment and isolation at the hands of the Columbian government….
Yesterday, Panama’s President Juan Varela held the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Amador Cruise Terminal. The $165.7m facility is going up in Amador, Panama City, near the Pacific entrance to the Panama Canal. The two-berth terminal will be administered by the Panama Maritime Authority. It is being designed and built by the Cruceros del Pacifico…
More than a mysterious bag, it is history, culture, travel and ceremony … A new world to explore! Delve into the vast world of this millenary drink, consumed more than 5 thousand years ago; made from the leaves of a plant known as Camelia Cinensis – commonly called Tea Plant. Learn about its origin, anatomy, growth, harvest…
Starting September 22, JW Panama Golf & Beach Resort has been redefined and became part of Marriott International’s exclusive portfolio of Autograph Collections Hotels under the name of The Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort. This fact reaffirms the main characteristics of the hotel as the history, the culture and environment that surrounds it bring new…
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