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History of Panama Canal in 3D

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Crossing the dense Panamanian jungle, witnessing the excavations of the French in the 19th century, observing how engineering a century ago transformed international shipping and tropical medicine.

Pedasi - Panama, refuge of adventure tourism and surfing

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Five hours from Panama City by car or 45 minutes by charter flights is Pedasí, a district in the province of Los Santos, located on the southern tip of the Azuero peninsula. This place has become the new offer for beach tourism, sightings of turtles, cetaceans (whales) and wildlife refuge. Admired for its security, gastronomy, customs, traditions and rural architecture, thousands of tourists come to this place to make their vacations the most comfortable of their lives. Consolidated as a true tourist landscape and full of spectacular relaxation sites that intertwine culture and ecology, Pedasí undoubtedly represents one of the greatest treasures of this Central American country. In each of the corners of this cozy town you can find something interesting to do, from visiting an enclave or enjoy the beautiful prints of customs and traditions that impress Panamanians and foreigners, even surfing at Playa Venao.

A party of quincha and rock

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On February 7 and 8 will be held in Pedasi, in the Panamanian province of Los Santos, the third edition of Barro Fest, an event that integrates the traditional festival of the board of embarra with a show of indie rock

Panama City celebrates 500 years of foundation

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Archaeological, cultural and human value, highlight the commemoration of the 500 years of a city that since its foundation has become a transit route for the world - Panama City.

Panama's Carnival: party, color and tradition day and night

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These are four very intense days away from work, the office or shopping, which are replaced by numerous parades, floats, dances, costumes and masks that are found in the main streets of both the capital and the rest of the towns where it is celebrated in style.

The panama-locarno industry academy international call for papers is back

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After the success of the pilot edition, we celebrated the second convocation of the Panama-Locarno Industry Academy International, an initiative organized by the Panama International Film Festival and the Locarno Festival.

Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort Panama

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Alongside the leisure and recreational facilities, an 18–hole Nicklaus Design par–72 championship golf course rounds out the offerings. Painted in warm earth tones and topped with tejas, the Buenaventura closely integrates with the natural environment and the nascent residential area, creating a bit of a southern California suburban feel.

Life in Panama

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Many people consider it a land of opportunity with a tropical climate, favorable tax systems, a thriving city, and an excentric culinary scene.

How do you celebrate the St Valentin's Day in Panama

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Western culture has brought together in the Valentine's Day celebration a number of ancient customs, many of them ritualized, aimed at celebrating, promoting and extolling the love of the couple. It is celebrated in a different way from one corner of the world to another. In Spain, lovers give each other a gift and it is a day where there is no lack of flowers and romantic dinners.

This is Christmas in Panama. Know their traditions

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To talk about Christmas in Panama is to talk about a mixture of cultures and customs, as Panamanians celebrate with a combination of North American, Spanish and own practices, so we will mention the main traditions at this time.

Panama Jazz Festival Gala Night at Atlapa

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The Panama Jazz Festival transforms lives through its educational programs carried out by the Danilo Perez Foundation, programs created and sustainable thanks to our most important reduction event, the Gala Night at Atlapa's Anayansi Theater.

Barro Fest: Tradition - Culture – Rock

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A group of young entrepreneurs have developed a cultural festival called “Barro Fest”, which celebrates the power of the community that we find in the tradition of the Embarra Board and in the indie rock scene.

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What experience do you have to be a Tourism Minister, besides having developed a hotel? I spent six years developing a hotel, real estate complex and tour operator of cultural tourism. I organized the Barro Fest, which mixes rock with a board. And I was vice president of the Apede Tourism Commission.

Places to enjoy live music in Panama City

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Music is the protagonist in many events of our lives. A song can take us to specific moments of our memories. It is that powerful a symphony that you can transport us and fill us with emotion. Listening to music we relax and motivate ourselves. With it, we find rhythm or balance. And nothing beats the experience of listening to your favorite music performed right in front of you. Living the moment and emotions first hand is a delight. Therefore, we have put together a list of music venues where you can enjoy live music in Panama City.

Aristotle Brena: chef of “Nazca 21” delights palates

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Jaime Aristoteles Brena is a great Peruvian chef born in Huancavelica, who has been leaving Peruvian gastronomy in the Caribbean country of Panama, with his Restaurant “Nazca 21” and has more than 25 years of experience in the art of cooking, specialized in seafood.

A recognition of Panamanian cuisine

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He also highlighted other achievements of national cuisine, such as Mario Castrellón, who remained as a finalist in the Basque Culinary World Price, dedicated to chefs who work to improve society through gastronomy. Or like the distinctions that have taken the books T’ach of Charlie Collins and Chombo Style of Cuquita Arias de Calvo, among many other achievements of Panamanian chefs.

Tourism: Growth goals in Panama

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Tourism Promotion Fund has the goal of increasing by 100 thousand the number of visitors that arrive annually in the country, an increase that would be determined by the development of advertising campaigns in five areas.

A Design Lover's Guide to Panama City

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In August 2019, Panama City will celebrate its 500th anniversary—the city has a long and storied history, from its founding by the Spanish to its 1671 sacking by pirate Sir Henry Morgan to its declaration of independence from Colombia in 1903. And, of course, there was the construction of the Panama Canal, which in 1914, connected the world like never before.

Panama, among the best destinations to visit in 2019, according to The New York Times

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2019 seems to be a great opportunity for Central America to place Panama in the TOP 5. As every year, the prestigious American magazine The New York Times launched 52 recommendations with its tourist attractions around the world. And 2019 seems to be a great opportunity for Central America, placing Panama in the TOP 5 of the 52 countries that must visit during this year change.

Barrio Pizza - 200 years of history in 90 seconds

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Barrio Pizza begins with its base: a light dough made only with flour, yeast, water and salt; its San Marzano tomato-based sauce; mozzarella cheese, and to give it that unique texture, the pizza spends only 90 seconds in the oven.

Las Tablas is the most populated city among all those located south of the Panamanian isthmus

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Las Tablas is the most populated city among all those located south of the Panamanian isthmus. It is located on the Pacific side and although it is not known exactly when it was founded, the tradition indicates that it was established by the Spanish sailor Don Gil Jacinto de Barahona, at the end of the 17th century.

Caliope - Top 10 restaurants in Panama

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Of majestic air and wearing a golden crown that indicates its supremacy, this is how Caliope appears on Olympus, as the muse of eloquence and poetry. But here in Panama its name is synonymous with creativity and experience that result in an unprecedented gastronomic proposal. Located on the third floor of the Teatro Amador, in the heart of the magical Old Town of Panama City, is Caliope, a restaurant that presents impeccably, and under the baton of Chef Martino Pace, the fusion of international cuisine with Patio ingredients, which makes each dish not only a unique experience but also evokes memories of flavours already forgotten in the palate.

Tourist passport for tourists

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AltaPlaza Mall, a new shopping proposal in Panama City, presents its Exclusive Shopping Passport for Tourists. All tourists who have less than three months of being in our country, can acquire their Purchase Passport free of charge, registering their data in the information center of the Mall, located at level 1. With this new service, tourists will be able to enjoy their stay in Panama, doing their shopping at AltaPlaza Mall, receiving discounts of up to 20% at the participating stores.

Parade of the Thousand Polleras adorns Las Tablas

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Some 112 delegations, 42 allegorical cars and more than 17 thousand women dressed in polleras de gala, montuna, embroidered, darned, coquito, talc in shade, talcum in the sun or shaded, polleras congo and others who opted for the stylized dress participated in the the eighth version of the Parade of the Thousand Polleras. This year the standard bearers were Samy and Sandra Sandoval accompanied the queen of the capital carnival 2018 Yanidia Maure and her princesses Natasha Vargas and Leydis González. "I feel proud to wear the pollera, to be the standard bearer and to share this moment with the small town. It's the third time I've seen it, and this parade does not lack anything, they have to do it four times a year, "said Sandra Sandoval. While the administrator of the Tourism Authority Gustavo Him, I point out that the parade, in addition to extolling our cultural and folkloric expressions exposing the beauty of the pollera, also seeks to promote tourism and family coexistence. The parade began in the Governorate of the city of Las Tablas, continuing along the street of Paseo Carlos López, down to Bolívar street and returning through the 8 de Noviembre street until finishing at the grounds of the Royal Gin Garden.

Panama celebrates Christmas with a mix of Spanish, American and own traditions

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Panama also dresses up to celebrate the holidays, but with an air very different from the image of "Blanca Navidad" present in Spain. The Central American country coincides in commemorating these dates with family gatherings, delicious traditional foods, decorations throughout the city, Christmas carols and shopping. The difference is that this small country celebrates Christmas surrounded by the warm temperatures of the Panamanian sun, which invites you to enjoy not only the great city, but also exotic destinations, paradisiacal beaches and natural environments of impressive beauty.

New Era & new employment opportunities

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The times change and, with them, the fashions, the customs, and the way of life. The technological and digital revolution is booming and brings with it a new generation, the "millennials" who, like fish in the water in the ocean of the internet, have contributed to the creation of new types of employment.

Old Panama in artist eyes

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Fernando Toledo arrived in Panama for the first time in 1986. The city of Panama was very different from what it looks like today. 'I remember you walked where the statue of Roosevelt was, (where the San Miguelito roundabout is currently located) and from there I looked at the Bay of Panama. In 1991, the artist settled in Panama and since then he has been observing how the city of Panama has evolved. 'I live in Chanis and whenever I passed by I saw the tower alone, then I began to see the buildings behind.

The Sweet Christmas of AltaPlaza Mall

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AltaPlaza Mall revived the emblematic tradition that is maintained with the lighting of the Christmas tree, adorned with gingerbread cookies and peppermint, with 18 meters high and thousands of LED lights. Between music, fun and excitement, the "Sweet Christmas" was inaugurated, with the presentation of the group Facetas, who with carols contagiaron to all those present, as well as La Tribu Performance, with its acrobatic show and staging of artists of international stature .

The 5 things you should know before visiting AltaPlaza Mall

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If you come to Panama or are here, this will be your guide to learn more about your best shopping option, AltaPlaza Mall. Every trip is synonymous with adventure and when we venture we take certain measures. This article will allow you to know everything you need to know beforehand

Micro Brew Fest In its seventh edition

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The Micro Brew Fest (MBF) returns to the Panamanian summer again in its seventh edition. Once again it will provide the opportunity to enjoy the largest congregation of craft beers, delicious food, good music and an excellent space in Where to enjoy the hot days with friends, family, and even pets. The festival will take place on February 15 and 16, 2019 at the City of Knowledge, and will once again bring together the best craft beer offers from producers and local and international importers. Year after year, the festival has stood out for its exponential growth, its excellent organization and innovative ideas that characterize each new edition of the event. At 2019 the festival maintains its location in the green areas of the City of Knowledge, for that attendees can enjoy a natural landscape, a quiet environment and enjoyable, in addition to sharing with other craft beer enthusiasts while They taste different styles of beer.

La Casa de Papel will be filmed in Guna Yala

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The announcement was made this Wednesday, November 7, and in addition to the opportunity to get to know Panama as a tourist destination, the participation of director Guna Duiren Wagua is a reality. He told the media "It's a good opportunity for my career, it's a big, international project that I hope to bring out the best in me, and enrich my knowledge."

The resurrection of the other Portobelo

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Panama seeks to recover one of the most important ports of the eighteenth century with an investment of 46 million euros to rehabilitate the old fortresses

Panama Jazz Festival

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The Panama Jazz Festival and International Film Festival in Panama (IFF Panama) create a new alliance to launch the first educational program of Film Scoring (Music for films) that will be taught by the acclaimed musician and film music expert Claudio Ragazzi, professor of the Film Scoring Department of Berklee College of Music, one of the most prestigious music schools in the world....

Festivities that you must live in Panama

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Panamanians are characterized by the love of our culture, we breathe diversity and strength, which is why folklore is filled with various festivities as varied and colorful. In Panama there is a holiday almost for everything, which is why there are many tourists all year round, in addition to natural diversity. You can find activities, both in the capital city, as in the other provinces that make up the country. This is where culture and tradition come together. Parade of the thous..

BioMuseum: Museum of Biodiversity in Panama

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Created in one of the most biodiverse places in the world, and with the content developed by scientists from the University of Panama and the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, the Biomuseo opened completely to the public on October 2, 2014, in a new and an important building designed by Frank Gehry. The building 13,411 square meters, is the only project built so far in Latin America by the world famous architect.

The 1000 Polleras Parade

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History of Panama Canal in 3D

Pedasi - Panama, refuge of adventure tourism and surfing

A party of quincha and rock

Panama City celebrates 500 years of foundation

Panama's Carnival: party, color and tradition day and night

The panama-locarno industry academy international call for papers is back

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Life in Panama

How do you celebrate the St Valentin's Day in Panama

This is Christmas in Panama. Know their traditions

Panama Jazz Festival Gala Night at Atlapa

Barro Fest: Tradition - Culture – Rock

‘I was born‘ hello ’, but I throw the ball ': Iván Eskildsen talks about the scandals, Uber and Airbnb, the ego struggles and how that is affecting tourism.

Places to enjoy live music in Panama City

Aristotle Brena: chef of “Nazca 21” delights palates

A recognition of Panamanian cuisine

Tourism: Growth goals in Panama

A Design Lover's Guide to Panama City

Panama, among the best destinations to visit in 2019, according to The New York Times

Barrio Pizza - 200 years of history in 90 seconds

Las Tablas is the most populated city among all those located south of the Panamanian isthmus

Caliope - Top 10 restaurants in Panama

Tourist passport for tourists

Parade of the Thousand Polleras adorns Las Tablas

Panama celebrates Christmas with a mix of Spanish, American and own traditions

New Era & new employment opportunities

Old Panama in artist eyes

The Sweet Christmas of AltaPlaza Mall

The 5 things you should know before visiting AltaPlaza Mall

Micro Brew Fest In its seventh edition

La Casa de Papel will be filmed in Guna Yala

The resurrection of the other Portobelo

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Festivities that you must live in Panama

BioMuseum: Museum of Biodiversity in Panama

The 1000 Polleras Parade

Do you Believe in Heaven on Earth?

Carnivals - The Event of the Year

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