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Panama City will host the “Panamá Ciudad Creativa Gastronómica” festival at Panamá Vieja on April 18, featuring more than 50 culinary offerings. The event combines food, culture, and heritage in a historic setting.
Metro de Panamá completed the first monorail test on Line 3, running the system from Patio y Talleres to Ciudad del Futuro. The milestone marks progress toward opening a major transit link for the western side of the metropolitan area.
Metro de Panamá completed the first test run of the Arraiján monorail this Monday, a major step in the project’s move toward operation. The line is expected to improve transit connections in Panama’s western metropolitan area.
Panama Metro Line 3 completed its first monorail test run, advancing a project meant to improve transportation for residents in the country’s western area.
ICAO has removed Panama from its aviation concern list after validating the country’s safety systems. The move is expected to improve airport fluidity and bolster confidence among airlines and foreign authorities.
Veraguas, Panama, is gaining attention as an affordable waterfront retirement destination with homes in the $250,000 to $330,000 range. Its coastal appeal and access to Panama City’s medical services add to its draw.
Alan Ritchson shared his reaction to Panama’s tropical heat on social media, prompting thousands of comments and reactions from followers. His posts offered a celebrity glimpse into one of the country’s best-known traits: its intense warm climate.
The Villa Zaita station interchange is now operating, linking Metro de Panamá Line 1 with MiBus and other bus routes. The new transfer point is expected to improve mobility for commuters in Panama City.
Copa Airlines plans to add Starlink Wi‑Fi, a move that would make it the first airline in Latin America to offer the service. The upgrade could strengthen the Panama-based carrier’s appeal to travelers using its Panama City hub.
The new Villa Zaita interchange has started MiBus operations in Panama City, adding a new transit point for commuters in the capital. The hub is expected to improve passenger flow and route organization.
ETSU students traveled to Panama with Global Brigades for a service trip that included cultural exchange and learning about Panamanian history and daily life. The experience combined hands-on engagement with international education.
ETSU Global Brigades is traveling to Panama for a service-oriented international trip. The program gives students hands-on experience in community engagement and global health work.
Port Amador is aiming to become a Pacific superyacht hub in Panama, leveraging its waterfront location near Panama City and the Panama Canal. The move could boost marine tourism, services, and the country’s high-end maritime profile.
Live entertainment is returning to the BCP Theater at Tapout in Boquete, adding to the town’s growing cultural and tourism appeal. The venue is positioned to support both local audiences and visitors looking for arts and performance in Chiriquí province.
Albrook station in Panama City will open at 10:00 a.m. this Sunday while maintenance work is carried out. The timing change may affect commuters using the station’s major transit connections.
Boquete’s BCP is preparing to host upcoming live theatre entertainment, adding to the town’s growing cultural calendar. The event underscores Boquete’s role as a community and tourism hub in Chiriquí.
A pedestrian and bicycle tunnel beneath the Panama Canal remains under consideration, with planners weighing engineering and safety demands. The idea could improve cross-canal mobility in Panama City.
MiBus said routes serving the Villa Zaita interchange may operate on varying schedules under the current contingency plan. Riders in Panama City should check timings before traveling.
Panamanians and foreign visitors gathered at TipiPop al Parque in Casco Antiguo as organizers prepared to mark Calle Latina’s first anniversary this Sunday. The celebration is expected to draw more than 5,000 people.
Albrook station on Panama Metro Line 1 will open at 10:00 a.m. Sunday while crews continue installing a new roof tied to Line 3 integration. The rest of Line 1 will run normally from 7:00 a.m.