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A French tourist is missing off Veraguas as Panama faces rough seas, beach closures, and red-flag warnings during Semana Santa. Rescue teams also saved three minors in San Carlos after they entered dangerous waters.
Boquete will celebrate its 115th anniversary on April 11, 2026, marking another milestone for one of Panama’s most popular highland districts. The Chiriquí destination is known for its mountain scenery, tourism appeal, and annual jazz festival.
Boquete will celebrate its 115th anniversary on April 11, 2026, with major events including a parade, cabalgata and civic ceremonies. The Chiriquí mountain district is also using the milestone to highlight its history, coffee culture and tourism appeal.
Panama has activated lane reversals to ease the return of Easter Week traffic toward Panama City. The measure is aimed at reducing congestion on key routes as holiday travelers head back to the capital.
Panama will recognize Inadeh training credentials to speed up certification for tourist guides. The agreement aims to improve coordination and make it easier for candidates to qualify.
About 14,620 passengers traveled by boat in Panama during the first days of the Easter holiday period. Authorities also reported safety violations in Isla Colón and Santa Catalina.
More than 77,000 vehicles have already traveled to Panama’s interior during the Easter holiday period, with police and transit authorities maintaining controls along key highways. Officials expect traffic to rise further before Sunday’s return flow to the capital.
A dry law has begun in David, Chiriquí, as Holy Week pilgrims travel to Alanje for religious observances. The measure is aimed at supporting order during one of the province’s busiest annual periods.
Albrook Mall in Panama City has special April hours for Holy Week and will close on Good Friday, April 3. The changes affect one of the capital’s busiest shopping centers during the Easter holiday period.
Metro de Panamá ran on a special Good Friday schedule on April 3, affecting opening and closing times for passengers in the capital area. The holiday timetable is important for commuters planning travel around reduced service hours.
More than 70,000 vehicles have moved from Panama City toward the interior of Panama for Semana Santa. Traffic is expected to intensify over the weekend as travelers return to the capital.
Panama will reverse lanes this Friday, April 3, to help ease traffic for drivers leaving the capital and heading to the provinces for Semana Santa. The measure is aimed at improving holiday travel flow on busy routes.
The Panama Metro has announced a special operating schedule for Good Friday, April 3. The holiday adjustment is designed to match travel demand during Holy Week in Panama City.
Restaurants and hotels in Panama City’s Casco Antiguo are reporting a positive economic impact during International Holy Week 2026 as hundreds of tourists arrive. The holiday boost is strengthening the historic district’s role as a key tourism hub.
Alanje has activated an emergency operations center and increased surveillance for Holy Week 2026. The measures target coastal areas and tourist sites as visitor numbers rise during the holiday period.
Fare speculation among illegal transport operators near 5 de Mayo has pushed more passengers to Albrook terminal in Panama City. The shift reflects growing commuter preference for more predictable fares.
Hundreds of travelers have begun leaving Albrook Terminal in Panama City for destinations in Panama’s interior for Semana Santa. Terminal manager Gustavo Granados expects about 60,000 users to pass through on Thursday.
Darién is seeing a strong influx of people during Holy Week, reflecting one of the busiest travel periods of the year in Panama. The seasonal movement is boosting activity in the province while also increasing pressure on roads and local services.
Holy Week is bringing heavy foot traffic and strong sales to Panama City’s Old Town, where churches and processions draw large crowds. Business owners are urging better road closure management to keep the area accessible.
Panama will implement a phased Holy Week traffic plan from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. to keep vehicles moving toward the interior of the country. The operation includes lane inversion and will be adjusted according to road flow.