(www.huffingtonpost.com) Panama is passion. Pristine beauty. Palatial architecture. Panama is the place to experience a world of curiosity, a world of adventure and a world of absolute, natural beauty. As home of the Western Hemisphere’s largest rainforest outside of the Amazonian Basin, Panama is an undisturbed destination where true animal lovers and wildlife advocates … [Read more...]
The Afro-Caribbean Museum of Panama
(LinguaFranca) The history of Panama is closely related to the immigration of African descendants from the Caribbean islands of Jamaica, Barbados, Martinique and others. This physically strong ethnic group was largely responsible for the construction of the Panama Railroad in 1855 and the construction of the Panama Canal in 1914. Photograph of the large sign in English … [Read more...]
Go with the flow in Panama
(IrishTimes) Go Citybreak: Panama City is a busy mix of old and new, rich and poor, old Colonial buildings and high-rises, Latin traditions and US money – as well as amazing biodiversity by the Canal, says Carolyn McCarthy Grossing nearly $4 million a day, the canal, now in the hands of Panamanians, has made Panama both the richest Central American city and the … [Read more...]
Free Medical Insurance For Panama Tourists To Start Soon
(PanamaDigest) As of January 17, tourists entering Panama through Tocumen International Airport will have free insurance. The insurance provides insurance for 30 days, Solomon Shamah, Tourism Aurthority head, said at a Thursday press conference. The government signed a two-year contract with Assicurzioni Generali for $8 million. “The idea of a medical emergency … [Read more...]
Panama to Colombia Quick and Easy
(holacenandsouthamerica) I must start firstly by wishing my readers a very Happy New Year. Secondly I'd like to apologise (again) for the lack of new blog posts. And thirdly when one does pop on t'internet, say sorry that its not been in any way coordinated with Viva Latin America. Clearly we are almost one in the same person these days and need to make an effort not to … [Read more...]