Michael Janson isn't in a hurry. At 76 years old, the coffee farmer has significantly slowed down with age, taking his time to step down from his four-wheeler and onto the ground below. But that new pace seems to fit him just fine. The fallen leaves … Read More
PANAMA BLOG POSTS
Chiriquí Highlands Offers Added Experiences
(Forbes) Panama has been open to international travelers since October, as long as a negative Covid-19 test is provided upon entry. Recently, Chiriquí Highlands in the western part of the country— and its highest point— has expanded visitor … Read More
Mapmaker Saving Lives In Panama’s Pandemic
(NPR.org) When COVID-19 was detected last spring in Panama, 26-year-old cartographer Carlos Doviaza feared for his “brothers” — not his blood relatives but indigenous people like himself. He believed the way he could help them was to do what he … Read More
Panama to Develop Sustainable Tourism Offerings in Portobello
(Panama Tourism Authority) The Panama Tourism Authority (ATP) is looking to develop sustainable tourism offerings in the city of Portobelo on the Caribbean side of the country. Located in the province of Colon, Portobelo is a UNESCO World … Read More
Panama Offers Travelers Natural Beauty In 2021
(Forbes) At a time when repair, rejuvenation and togetherness are needed more than ever, it is a wise choice to make Panama the cure-all for the pandemic blues. The geographic meeting point of North and South America, Panama appears as the … Read More
Panama and Costa Rica Bridge Finally Completed
(Thecostaricanews.com) After years of paperwork and delays in the works, the construction of a joint bridge between Costa Rica and Panama over the Sixaola River is finally a reality today. The construction of the bridge started in 2015 and it was … Read More
Rare Black Jaguar Photo Captured in Panama
Rare black jaguars caught on camera in Panama Maria Salazar Mongobay.com 10-13 minutes Two melanistic jaguars have been documented by camera traps in Panama’s Mamoní Valley.Researcher Kimberly Craighead with the Kaminando—Habitat Connectivity … Read More