Panama News
Copa Airlines Doubles Down on Chiriquí with Up to 25 Weekly Flights
Copa Airlines announced a significant expansion of its Panama City-David route, increasing its weekly flight frequencies to meet growing demand for domestic air travel. The airline has moved from 20 weekly flights in October to 23 in November...
Chiriqui Named One of the World’s Top Travel Destinations by Condé Nast Traveler
Chiriqui just earned a major spotlight on the global stage. Condé Nast Traveler, one of the most influential travel publications in the world with millions of monthly readers, has officially named Chiriqui as one of the best places to visit ...
Official: Passport Photos on Your Phone Are Now Valid for Identification in Panama
Panama has officially modernized part of its identification requirements for foreigners living or traveling in the country. According to Executive Decree No. 26, issued on 11 November 2025, expats can now present their passport or migration I...
Panama Approves Special Passport for Qualified Investors to Strengthen Residency Program
Panama City, November 7, 2025 – Panama has taken another strategic step toward attracting international investment with the approval of a Special Passport for foreigners who obtain permanent residency under the Qualified Investor category. ...
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...