(Panama Travel Group) A Women’s Wellness will take place from Sunday, May 29 to Thursday, June 2 at the exquisite Laguna Azul Eco Lodge on the most exotic private island in the Caribbean. For four days and five nights a select group of no more than 12 women will mix activities such as snorkeling and paddle boarding with sunrise meditation, twice daily yoga classes, and a … [Read more...]
Panama to lead growth in Central America
(prensa.com) Economies in Central America will grow at an average of 4 percent in 2011, driven by external demand for local goods, remittances from emigrants and, specifically, the projected strong growth of Panama's economy. That projection was released yesterday by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which said that Panama's economy will grow at 7.4 percent this … [Read more...]
Hydroelectricity nears major boost in Panama
(Newsroom Panama) A $1 billion dollar investment in hydroelectricity in Panama will start to pay off this year for producers and consumers. Seven new plants in the final stages of construction will add. 432 megawatts to the grid boosting the country’s hydro output to 1,114 megawatts, covering 90 percent of current demand. Panama's existing hydro plants … [Read more...]
In awe of Panama
(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...]
Panama: 5 Reasons to Go Coast to Coast
(BootsnAll Travel) Panama, the southern most Central American nation, has something for every geographic taste: an international big city, man-made marvels, uninhabited islands, secluded beaches and mountain rainforests—all relatively close together. If you want to get to know Panama, there’s no substitute for traveling by road. Though taxis and buses are cheap and … [Read more...]