(Panama Digest) Now that the new fare schedule is here, taxi drivers could be applying hikes as early as this week. Rates will increase by five to 20 cents in Panama Cityâs seven transportation zones, extending from the Amador Causeway to Costa del Este. The minimum fare is now $1.20 instead of $1.00 and extra charges apply, including 50 cents per additional passenger and 30 … [Read more...]
Deal of the day in Panama from OfertaSimple
OfertaSimple is a deal-of-the-day website (similar to Groupon or Living Social)Â for Panama that features discounted gift certificates usable at various Panamanian businesses and attractions. How OfertaSimple Works Each day, we present a new exclusive Oferta. We leverage our collective buying power to negotiate the best deals in town. To make sure that we offer the best … [Read more...]
Air Panama to fly Tocumen to David starting July 1st
(Boquete Guide) The David to Panama air corridors are in transition. At the end of May Air Panama began to fly itâs new Fokker jets on the David to Albrook route. On âMay 30,2011, Air Panamaâs Fokker Jet carried passengers for the first time. Today they are using the jet for the 8 am and 5:15 pm flights along the David â Panama City Albrook route.â Now Taca has been … [Read more...]
Looking for Property in David? Check Out This Steal
(Panama Gringo) The housing market in Panama never ceases to amaze me. While browsing some real estate listings for a friend I discovered this seemingly great deal on a home in David, Panama. This 3 bedroom 4 bath home located in a safe and comfortable neighborhood is only listed for $100,000. Youâd be hard pressed to find a home in Panama City or anywhere in the US with … [Read more...]
911 service to start in ChiriquĂ
(Prensa.com) Emergency management 911 service has started offering coverage in the province of ChiriquĂ. Six ambulances with life support capability, which cost a total of almost $500,000, were delivered Wednesday in a ceremony in David attended by Minister of Government Roxana MĂ©ndez. There will be 33 medical technicians on staff. The bases for the operation will be … [Read more...]