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Panama City is still pursuing studies for a pedestrian and bicycle tunnel beneath the Panama Canal after the project missed out in a tunneling competition. The concept could create a new walking and cycling link across one of the city’s most important barriers.
The Panama Convention Center in Panama City has been ranked among the top 50 convention centers in the Americas and Caribbean for 2026. The recognition strengthens Panama’s position as a regional meetings and events destination.
The Villa Zaita interchange has opened to improve connections between Panama City’s metro and MiBus services. The bus routes involved will keep their established stop at Villa Zaita station.
Seven people were injured when a Chepo–Panama bus collided with a water truck in eastern Panama, and firefighters used hydraulic tools to free a trapped driver. The crash adds to growing concern over serious road accidents in Panama East.
The Metro de Panamá will open the Villa Zaita interchange next week, expanding transfer options between the metro and MiBus routes in Panama City. The connected bus lines will keep their established stop at Villa Zaita station.
Metro de Panamá and MiBus will activate the Villa Zaita Interchange next week, giving riders a new transfer point in the capital area. The affected bus routes will keep their stop at Villa Zaita station.
Albrook Metro Station will open at 10:00 a.m. Sunday as Line 3 work continues, while the pedestrian bridge to the Gran Terminal remains closed for safety. The schedule change may affect commuters and travelers using one of Panama City’s busiest transit hubs.
Panama City is improving 600 meters of sidewalks on Calle Oceanía in Pueblo Nuevo to boost pedestrian mobility and accessibility. The project includes wider walkways, grass strips, and tactile paving for people with visual disabilities.
Copa Airlines plans to add more than 400 jobs in Panama in 2026 as it expands operations and supports the country’s tourism-driven economy. The hiring push reinforces Panama’s role as a regional air hub.
Copa Airlines has expanded its Panama Stopover program to allow travelers in transit to stay in the country for up to 15 days. The move follows strong tourism growth and is expected to boost spending, hotel stays and visits beyond Panama City.
Panama is drawing more Canadian travelers in 2026 as winter destination marketing and Toronto-Panama City air links boost the country’s appeal. The push highlights Panama’s climate, connectivity, and mix of city and leisure attractions.
Copa Airlines will begin offering Starlink WiFi on its flights in October, giving passengers high-speed internet for streaming, work, and gaming. The rollout will cover the airline’s fleet and strengthen in-flight connectivity options in Panama.
Panama is stepping up its Canadian tourism campaign with trade events in Toronto and Montreal, highlighting easy entry rules, Copa’s stopover program, and warm-weather appeal. Officials are targeting Ontario travelers as winter demand rises.
The Veraguas Fair opened in Soná on April 9 and will run through April 19 with a wide range of tourism and cultural activities. The event highlights local traditions and promotes the province as a destination.
A proposed pedestrian and bicycle tunnel under the Panama Canal remains under consideration, keeping alive an unusual plan to let people cross the trade route on foot or by bike. The project would add a new mobility link beneath one of Panama’s most important landmarks.
Passengers were evacuated from a Metro de Panamá Line 2 train after a technical incident at Hospital del Este station. Service on the line continued normally following the event.
President José Raúl Mulino signed Law 516 to create a board of trustees for Antón’s Festival of the Handsome Bull, giving the event a formal structure and funding model. The law also reinforces October 15 as Civic Day for the folkloric celebration in Coclé.
Traffic on the Bridge of the Americas partially normalized after an afternoon lane reversal was activated to ease peak-hour congestion. The measure is routinely used between 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. to improve mobility.
INADEH and the ATP have agreed to streamline direct recognition for tourist guide training in Panama, aiming to strengthen a key sector of the economy. The move is part of a broader push to align workforce training with tourism demand.
U.S. Army engineers have arrived in Panama to inspect the Bridge of the Americas, a vital crossing over the Panama Canal. The review highlights the bridge’s importance to national transport and daily mobility.