(Panama Gringo) I can recall, during my first few weeks in Panama, my Panamanian friend Charlie and I discussing random topics about the city over dinner. As a very “well endowed” young lady walked by the restaurant, catching attention from every man in a two block radius, I chuckled as Charlie nearly choked on his patacone. He looked at me in all seriousness and said … [Read more...]
Fun and relaxation in Panama City
(Prensa.com) For the Catholic Church, Holy Week brings a period of peace and reflection. However, it is also a time when people take advantage of the days for other activities and share with your family. Visit a park, zoo, exercise, jogging or just take a tour of historical sites are some of these options. Here are the hours of some attractions for these days and the … [Read more...]
First Astronomical Observatory in Panama
(Panama Digest) Panama now has an astronomical observatory. The first for the country and only the second in Central America, after Honduras, the observatory will be inaugurated at 6 p.m. tomorrow, Thursday. Located on the Technological University of Panama campus in Penonome, the center cost $600,000 to build and includes a Meade 14” LX 200 GPS Schimdt-Cassegrain … [Read more...]
Panama beyond the canal
(Canada.com) When my friend Mary took us to the Miraflores Locks, one of the three locks that comprise the Panama Canal, she chose not to stay with us. "I've been there too many times," said the Ottawa native who now lives in Panama. That afternoon in the visitors' centre, standing only metres away from the freighters and cruise ships making their way from ocean to … [Read more...]
Three possible sites for new Panama convention center
(Prensa.com) The government has identified three possible locations for its new convention center, all of them on the Amador Causeway. Two of the sites are controlled by public agencies. The first is near the Museum of Biodiversity on a 7.8-hectare site that the government deeded to the Amador Foundation to help pay for the museum. That land is valued at $70 million. The … [Read more...]