(prensa.com) Following a meeting with the mayors of Bugaba and Boquete, Joaquín Castillo y Manolo Ruiz, respectively, authorities of the national tourism, environment, and civil protection entities, informed that, in order to safeguard the lives of tourists and residents of the sector, it was necessary to prohibit the transit through the trail until it is … [Read more...]
Mini-golf course opens in Farallon
(Prensa.com) Panama's newest golf course doesn't require expensive clubs or four or more hours to play a round. Canadians Marcos and Carolina Coutlec have opened a miniature golf course near the main entrance to the village of Farallon. It is expected to attract players from the resorts in the areas of Anton and Santa Clara. The owners also said they will be hoping to … [Read more...]
Nature trail opens in Coronado
(prensa.com)Visitors to Coronado will have the opportunity to observe local birds and vegetation on an “eco-trail” that was recently opened in the beach community. Ibeth Isaza, a manager at Hotel Coronado, said the trail has been cleared and posted with signs to guide visitors along its path. There is also a survey being done of the birds that can be seen on the … [Read more...]
San Blas Adventure
(eyeonpanama) Last year when provided the opportunity to travel to San Blas, I choose Bocas el Toro. Both were on Panama’s Caribbean shore and it seemed evident that Bocas would be more to my liking. We would be able to stay the Garden of Eden on a private island owned by an American couple with lovely rooms, modern conveniences, and a pool. In San Blas we would stay on … [Read more...]
Visiting Miraflores Locks at the Panama Canal
(prensa.com) That day the sun was shining. It was Sunday, noon, and the Miraflores Visitors Center had already opened its doors to the public. The children ran from side to side, not wanting to miss the passage of huge vessels that traverse the Panama Canal locks. "What luck!", He was heard to say to anyone here. Yes, "lucky" to see the action of a ship in transit through … [Read more...]