(News Blaze) The citizens of Panama today celebrated the country's 108th anniversary of independence. The U.S. dominant influence in Panama can be seen in the country's sports. Baseball is considered the National Sport of Panama and has regional teams and a national team that represents them in international events, according to Wikipedia. US Department Spokesperson, … [Read more...]
Panama in November is one big holiday
(Arco Properties) November is one of those ālove `em or hate `emā months in Panama, mainly because we managed (donĀ“t know how, really) to fit all of our patriot holidays in the same month, and as a result nobody really works, nothing moves. So, if you are planning to come to Panama for business either 2, 3, 4, 5, 10 or 28th of November, just donĀ“t bother.Ā Also, please check if … [Read more...]
Sea kayak in Panama
(Sydney Morning Herald) Sea kayak in Panama or the Philippines in the new year with Southern Sea Ventures. The Panama nine-day adventure to the Caribbean Sea's San Blas archipelago of 350 islands includes snorkelling, exploring Kuna culture, reefs and rainforests. It costs $US2275 ($2192) a person (was $US2375). The 10-day trip in the Palawan province of the Philippines takes … [Read more...]
Ecotourism in Panama
(Prensa.com) Ecotourism, an industry-exploited in Panama, joined the boutique hotel concept, creating a unique atmosphere, intimate, and with a little adventure. Typical of a boutique hotel, do not have many rooms, they are not given to the mass market, have a personalized service, and usually provide an atmosphere of privacy. More photos here ADVENTURE ON A 'HOTEL' … [Read more...]
Piracy in Spanish America is on exhibit in Panama through Nov 27
(Panama Digest) Mare clausum, Mare liberum: Piracy in Spanish AmericaĀ is on exhibit at Panamaās Interoceanic Canal Museum through November 27. It is a journey through three centuries of pirate attacks against the Spanish fleet carrying gold and silver from the New World to the Spanish crown. āThe exhibition is the scientific and historical analysis of piracy, far from the … [Read more...]