The morning of my third day in Panama city I went to check out Cerro Ancon. You cannot get a better view of the city than from the top of this mountain! After a scenic and semi steep climb to about 200 meters above sea level you can see all the sites of the city, including the old churches and ruins of Casco Viejo, boats waiting to pass through the Miraflores Locks of the Panama Canal, the skyscrapers of the modern city, the Causeway, the Port of Balboa and the Bridge of the Americas. Cero... Read Full Story
PANAMA CITY (Reuters) - One of the world's greatest engineering marvels is being overhauled as work crews blast through hills to widen and deepen the Panama Canal to make room for a new generation of mega-ships. Defying the world economic downturn, Panama is spending $5.25 billion in the first major expansion of the canal since it was opened in 1914. It is a monumental undertaking that promises to shake up global trade routes, making it easier and cheaper to transport Asian goods to the... Read Full Story
On day two of my visa run to Panama, I went to Panama Viejo to see the ruins of Panama’s first city and capital. Panama Viejo was founded in 1519 and in 1671 the Spanish city was attacked and destroyed by the English pirate Henry Morgan. Today, the ruins of Panama Viejo is a World Heritage Site. You can see the remains of the Royal House, churches, City Hall, residences of clergy and citizens and the Cathedral; the best preserved building of the ruins with most of the bell tower standing... Read Full Story
UN Rapporteur Condemns Naso Eviction Of Communities In Panama And Calls For Dialogue
The Special Rapporteur of the United Nations on the situation of human rights and fundamental freedoms of Indigenous Peoples, James Anaya, expressed "extreme concern over forced evictions and destruction of houses suffered the November 20, 2009 by Naso communities of San San and San San Drury, in Changuinola, Bocas del Toro province, Panama. "
According to reliable reports, on 20 November 2009, about... Read Full Story
As I mentioned in a previous blog, I have to leave Costa Rica every ninety days to renew my visa. I recently took a trip to Panama for my ‘visa run.’ After some planning with Lonely Planet and advice from those who had been there before, I was ready to pack my bag and head off to San Jose to begin my adventure! I arrived at the Tica Bus station at 10 pm as ready as I could be for my sixteen hour bus ride to Panama City. I’ve had my share of bus rides traveling for lacrosse, but sixteen hours... Read Full Story
Manuel Solis, who served briefly as president during Manuel Noriega's military regime, died Friday. He was 91. Solis died at his home from respiratory failure, said Mitchell Doens, the secretary general of the Democratic Revolutionary Party to which Solis belonged. Solis served as education minister during the military regime dominated by Noriega and then was named acting president in February 1988 after President Eric Arturo Del Valle was fired. He ruled until Sept. 1, 1989. Doens said... Read Full Story
UN Rapporteur Condemns Naso Eviction Of Communities In Panama And Calls For Dialogue
The Special Rapporteur of the United Nations on the situation of human rights and fundamental freedoms of Indigenous Peoples, James Anaya, expressed "extreme concern over forced evictions and destruction of houses suffered the November 20, 2009 by Naso communities of San San and San San Drury, in Changuinola, Bocas del Toro province, Panama. "
According to reliable reports, on 20 November 2009, about... Read Full Story
An incredible country, Panama offers an impressive number of opportunities for those who want to invest in real estate. As America confronts a housing crisis, more and more people are turning to Panama real estate. A major destination for tourists and foreign investors, this country has something unique. If you are interested in buying real estate in Panama, then you better keep on reading.
Whether you are looking for smart investments, a home destination or simply a place to retire... Read Full Story
Former Panamanian president Guillermo Endara, who led the country's transition to democracy after the ousting of military strongman Manuel Noriega, has died at the age of 73. Endara "was a great man and a good friend," said President Ricardo Martinelli announcing his predecessor and some-time political opponent's death from a suspected heart attack on Monday. He was president of Panama between 1989 and 1994. Endara's victory in May 1989 elections and its rejection by Noriega spurred... Read Full Story
Panama’s economy continues to grow, as does the number of condominiums on the market. Can foreign investors sustain the booming real estate market in Panama?
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