(Panama Tourism Authority) The Panama Tourism Authority (ATP) is looking to develop sustainable tourism offerings in the city of Portobelo on the Caribbean side of the country. Located in the province of Colon, Portobelo is a UNESCO World Heritage site for its colonial fortifications and for the Congo culture; it has also been declared an intangible world heritage site … [Read more...]
Panama Offers Travelers Natural Beauty In 2021
(Forbes) At a time when repair, rejuvenation and togetherness are needed more than ever, it is a wise choice to make Panama the cure-all for the pandemic blues. The geographic meeting point of North and South America, Panama appears as the outstretched arms and comforting hands between Costa Rica and Colombia. The diversity of experiences and the unique manner in which nature … [Read more...]
Panama and Costa Rica Bridge Finally Completed
(Thecostaricanews.com) After years of paperwork and delays in the works, the construction of a joint bridge between Costa Rica and Panama over the Sixaola River is finally a reality today. The construction of the bridge started in 2015 and it was estimated that it would be ready in 2017, but in the face of different situations, the work suffered delays and was completed 6 years … [Read more...]
Rare Black Jaguar Photo Captured in Panama
Rare black jaguars caught on camera in Panama Maria Salazar Mongobay.com 10-13 minutes Two melanistic jaguars have been documented by camera traps in Panama’s Mamoní Valley.Researcher Kimberly Craighead with the Kaminando—Habitat Connectivity Initiative working there says they have identified 15 individual jaguars in the area, which is covered in primary and secondary … [Read more...]
Take This Test to Discover Your Perfect Panama Vacation and You Could Win a Trip There
(www.travelandleisure.com) Are you adventurous or romantic? This quiz will tell you. What kind of traveler are you really? PROMTUR Panama, Panama's destination marketing organization, is here to help you find out. In February, the company launched the "Discover Your Panama" campaign aimed at helping travelers discover the iconic experiences the Central American nation … [Read more...]