(Todaysthv.com) Panama celebrated the golden frog on Tuesday (August 14) in a national day aimed at aiding conservation efforts and drawing attention to the plight of the amphibians which are at risk of being completely wiped out. The Panamanian government has also created a national golden frog festival, which includes a series of activities and events taking place from … [Read more...]
Panama Jazz Festival 2013 Line-up Announced
(Atlantablackstar.com) Panama City, Republic of Panama ā The Panama Jazz Festival, one of Central Americaās most successful jazz programs, launchedĀ the celebration of its 10thanniversary with the announcement of a stellar line-up of jazz greats from around the world.Ā At a press conference held at Hotel El Panama Hotel, the host hotel for the 2013 event, Danilo Perez, founder … [Read more...]
Isla Iguana Panama – Beaches, Reef, and Jungle
(The Panama Gringo) Isla Iguana is home to many exotic flora and fauna, such as mango, guava trees, iguanas, and sea turtles. Located in the Los Santos province of Panama lying just east of the Azueron Peninsula in the Pacific Ocean. This little island proves to be a great place to explore natures striking beauty. The island itself contains a large beach, littered with hermit … [Read more...]
Eight Things to do in Panama
(Boots N All) PanamĆ” is a charming Central American country that wallops a big bang for your buck. Ā The currency is the U.S. dollar, even though you may get small change back in Panamanian balboas. Ā The adventure traveler can select from a variety of activities in spectacular settings: Ā from exploring the lush rainforests to lazing under an umbrella on sandy beaches, from … [Read more...]
Retire to Panama and enjoy life as a Pensionado
(International Living) āWe have more friends than everāour kids canāt believe how social weāve become,ā says one expat couple. āIām busier than ever before,ā says another expat in Panama. Itās a constant refrain from those who thought their retirement years might be marked by the restraints of a fixed income and a waning social calendar. Only to find that in Panama, the retiree … [Read more...]