(Travelagentcentral) From the unveiling of The Westin Playa Bonita Panama’s new spa to the launch of four new flights, June is shaping up to be a big month for the already hot Central Americandestination of Panama. Travel Agent recently sat down with representatives of The Westin Playa Bonita Panama and learned that the hotel, which officially opened in January, will be … [Read more...]
Panama Film Festival Schedule
(Arco Properties) Three days to go! and Casco Viejo will be the heart of all the red carpet galas for the International Film Festival Panama. Businesses are offering great packages like Clementinas: with your movie ticket enjoy their pre cocktail. Reserve for dinner and enjoy their valet parking and golf cart pick up/ drop off to the National Theatre. Can´t think of … [Read more...]
Tour the Panama Canal on the Isla Morada, Al Capone’s legendary rum runner
(NZhearald) Some 270 ships pass each week through the Panama Canal, but one now gives tourists the chance to experience the storied waterway on the Isla Morada, Al Capone's legendary rum-runner. The wooden ship, famous for smuggling liquor for the US mobster during the prohibition era, turned 100 this year and has been refurbished for guided tours of the canal's locks … [Read more...]
Panama Viejo visitors can experience the sixteenth century
(La Prensa) Both domestic and foreign visitors of the monuments of Old Panama can live the experience of knowing what life was like in the sixteenth century Panama. At least that's what they expect the drivers of project "Recovery of the Plaza Mayor" which is set within the historic old town. Felix Duran, director of the department of Architecture and Conservation of the … [Read more...]
Live in Panama’s Highlands from $800 a Month
(International Living) “Buenas,” he says, nodding his head as he rides past. Leathery tan on a face framed by a worn cowboy hat, he’s the very picture of a Marlboro Man. Except he’s Panamanian. I’m sitting in an ancient Lada Niva—a Russian 4×4 made for rugged terrain. We’ve stopped so our cowboy (and his herd of cows) can pass safely. It’s a chance to take in the view… In … [Read more...]