(Reuters) - The harlequin frog that hops and swims the rocky streams of a damp niche of Toad Mountain in eastern Panama's dense tropical jungle has probably been on Earth for around 3 million years. Within a few more years, the black-spotted orange-and-white amphibian with dazzling green-tinged eyes is likely to be wiped off the map by a deadly fungus, scientists … [Read more...]
Aboard the ferry to Isla Contadora
(Prensa.com) Contadora Island was meant to become the face of tourism on the Pacific side according to a study conducted in 1990 with the help of what is known as the Panamanian Tourism Institute, Tourism Authority now Panama. The study was unsuccessful, but Contadora Island maintains a captivating charm. The existing hotel and flight service to the island, has now added … [Read more...]
911 service to start in Chiriquí
(Prensa.com) Emergency management 911 service has started offering coverage in the province of Chiriquí. Six ambulances with life support capability, which cost a total of almost $500,000, were delivered Wednesday in a ceremony in David attended by Minister of Government Roxana Méndez. There will be 33 medical technicians on staff. The bases for the operation will be … [Read more...]
Panama: Caribbean Versus Pacific
(International Living) One of the most frequently asked questions I get about Panama is: How does the Caribbean coast compare to the Pacific? First of all, there’s price. Take, for example, a home in a coveted Caribbean area like the islands of the Bocas del Toro province. Something in or near the capital, Bocas del Toro town, will generally run you over $200,000. … [Read more...]
Exploring two sides of Panama
(Des Moines Register) Some have asked my husband, Tim, and me why we chose to vacation in Panama earlier this year, maybe thinking it an unlikely destination. But there we found the perfect combination of cosmopolitan city and primal jungle. We planned a tour to one of the indigenous tribes in Panama. Our tour guide, Garceth Cunampio (www.emberatourspanama.com), is an … [Read more...]