Panama Blog
Panama Gears Up for the 2026 Panama Canal Cup – A Tropical Pickleball Experience Like No Other
Panama City is set to host one of the most exciting pickleball tournaments in Latin America - the 2026 Panama Canal Cup. Organized by Side Out Travel, this event invites players from across North and South America to come together for five da...
Panama’s New Ecotourism Model: Protecting Nature While Empowering Communities
Panama is redefining what sustainable travel looks like in Latin America. From lush rainforests to pristine coastlines and ancestral villages, the country is shaping an ecotourism model that protects ecosystems, regenerates natural environmen...
Panama Is Drinking 12% Less Beer in 2025: A Shift Toward Healthier Lifestyles and Conscious Living
Panamanians are drinking less alcohol than they used to, signaling a broader shift toward health, fitness, and mindful living. According to recent data from the National Institute of Statistics and Census (INEC), beer production in Panama dro...
Panama Reopens Coiba National Park While Ordering Temporary Closure of Isla Escudo de Veraguas
Panama City – The Ministry of Environment (MiAMBIENTE) has announced two contrasting environmental measures this week: the reopening of Coiba National Park, one of Panama’s most prized natural treasures, and the temporary closure of Isla ...
Panama’s Banking Sector Tops Latin America in Profitability, Says McKinsey
Panama has emerged as one of Latin America’s strongest banking performers, according to the Global Banking Annual Review 2025 by McKinsey & Company. Despite global economic uncertainty and narrowing margins, Panama’s financial institu...
Panama to Host Second “Latin American Davos” in January 2026
Global Leaders Set to Gather in Panama for the Second “Latin American Davos” More than 2,500 political and business leaders from across Latin America and the world will meet in Panama City on January 28–29, 2026, for the CAF Internatio...
Panama Launches Dual-Port Expansion to Boost Global Trade Capacity by 25% on both the Atlantic and Pacific
ACP Targets 5 Million TEU Capacity Increase Across Two New Ports The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has launched an ambitious plan to build two new transshipment terminals – one on the Pacific and one on the Caribbean – designed to handle ...
Let’s Go to Cabo! Copa Airlines Announces Direct Flights from Panama to Los Cabos
Starting December 4, 2025, travelers from Panama will be able to fly directly to one of Mexico’s most iconic beach destinations - Los Cabos. Copa Airlines has officially announced the launch of its first direct route connecting Panama City ...
Panama Strengthens Its Green Vision with a 10,000-Hectare Ecosystem Restoration Plan
In a meaningful step toward environmental renewal, the Government of Panama has committed to restoring 10,000 hectares of degraded ecosystems in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). This initia...
New Medical Clinic Opens in Boquete – Expanding Healthcare Options for Residents and Retirees
Boquete’s growing community has just welcomed a new addition to its healthcare network with the grand opening of Centro Médico Mae Lewis Boquete, located in Plaza Los Senderos. The new branch of the well-known David-based hospital brings a...