Holy Week, also known as “Semana Santa” in Panama and across the Spanish-speaking world, is a week-long religious celebration that takes place before Easter Sunday. In Panama, Semana Santa is a significant holiday that is observed with great reverence, particularly by...
Panama Holidays
Christmas in Panama: How to spend the holiday season here
Christmas is a time of celebration all over the world, and Panama is no exception. Although it’s celebrated in different ways depending on your cultural background, there are some things that are common to all Panamanians during Christmas. Panama has many cultural...
Panama Vacation Guide for Beginners: Everything you need to know before you visit
If you’re looking at booking a Panama vacation this year, you have a lot of great options right at your fingertips. Panama is a country that offers a wealth of tourism options, and its one of the biggest growth markets for travel for a number of reasons. A Panama...
Exploring Chiriqui’s “Secret” Beaches
If you’ve visited or relocated to Panama, chances are you know about the Chiriqui province. Chiriqui is one of the country’s most popular locations for retirees, relocated expats, and wealthy Panamanians who have a second home. Most of these locations, however, are in...
Visit Playa Venao: Panama’s hidden gem on the Azuero coast
Panama’s beaches have always been a source of pleasure and relaxation for locals, tourists, and full and part-time expats. Panama is famous for its dual coastlines that stretch the width of the entire country on both the Pacific and Caribbean, and a few names always...
How to Enjoy Panama’s Old City on a Budget
Panama’s Casco Viejo neighborhood is one of the city’s most popular tourist attractions. It’s also home to the seat of Panama’s government, and one of the hottest areas for both residential and commercial real estate. In other words, Casco is the “place to be”, and...
Great tips for budget travel to Panama
Find the best deals on flights, where to stay, where to eat, and where to shop, all before you’ve stepped foot in this wonderful Central American country. Here are a few pointers to help get you started. When to book your travel to Panama Traveling smart in Panama...
Check out San Blas, Panama’s island treasures…
Caribbean islands have always been the places of magic in the hearts and imagination of traveler, or would-be travelers all over the world. For Panama, the Caribbean is also something special, as it hosts half of the country’s coastline, and has a large variety of...
Panama’s Luxury Hotel Market at a Glance
In the past ten years, Panama’s luxury tourism industry has grown at an unprecedented rate. This means big business for hotels and resorts, both local and international, to jump in deep to this market. It’s no secret that Panama has been building hotels and resorts at...