(Smithsonian) Off the coast of Panama’s Bocas del Toro province, lies the small Caribbean island Escudo de Veraguas. Its lush forests, eye-catching beaches and crystalline waters are home to a great number of plants and animals that occur nowhere else in the world. Researchers who explored the island’s rich biodiversity of fauna and flora for three years published some of … [Read more...]

(nbcchicago)The president of Panama on Thursday declared an annual national holiday to commemorate Panamanians who died during the 1989 U.S. invasion of the country. The decree signed by President Laurentino Cortizo establishes Dec. 20, the date of the invasion, as a national day of mourning. People in Panama will have the day off. “By enacting this law, we settle a … [Read more...]

Michael Janson isn't in a hurry. At 76 years old, the coffee farmer has significantly slowed down with age, taking his time to step down from his four-wheeler and onto the ground below. But that new pace seems to fit him just fine. The fallen leaves crunch with each careful step he takes toward the overlook, just as the sun peeks through the mist. He stands in the sunshine … [Read more...]

(Forbes) Panama has been open to international travelers since October, as long as a negative Covid-19 test is provided upon entry. Recently, Chiriquí Highlands in the western part of the country— and its highest point— has expanded visitor experience offerings at their local farms. The region is best known for producing Geisha Coffee, the world’s most valuable coffee and … [Read more...]