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While many visitors flock to Panama’s canal and resort towns like Bocas del Toro, the country’s historic towns and more remote “wild islands” are gaining attention as alternative travel choices.
La Feria de Natá, además de ofrecer entretenimiento, se impulsa como una vitrina para la producción agrícola, la artesanía y la gastronomía del distrito. Su objetivo es potenciar el turismo y apoyar la economía familiar.
En Capira, la preparación del Domingo de Ramos se vive como un encuentro comunitario. El reportaje de TVN 2 destaca cómo la participación local ayuda a construir fe antes de la celebración.
Panama is being presented as a growing draw for European tourists, with Panama City and the Panama Canal named as the top attractions. The release suggests improved access and wider traveler interest are supporting the trend.
Pakistan has reached an agreement with Iran allowing up to 20 ships to transit the Strait of Hormuz. The deal highlights ongoing regional diplomacy amid heightened attention on maritime stability in the Middle East.
En 2025 Panamá recibió 308,857 visitantes europeos, un 8.3% más que el año anterior, con España liderando la llegada de turistas. La aerolínea Air Europa reporta crecimiento de la demanda y refuerza sus vuelos desde Madrid, mientras Bocas del Toro y Boquete ganan interés.
European arrivals to Panama grew by 40% in 2025 versus 2024, with more travelers choosing Panama as their final destination. Air Europa’s daily Madrid–Panama City service continues to reflect and support the shift in demand.
Trump’s executive order directs the Department of Homeland Security to pay TSA officers immediately. However, it remains unclear when any effect on airport security lines will actually be felt.
Hong Kong International Airport has banned passengers from carrying more than two power banks when departing, effective immediately. The move follows updated ICAO rules aimed at reducing lithium battery safety risks.
Panama City is hosting a weekend program combining culture, gastronomy and faith activities on Saturday and Sunday, March 29. The event is set around Ernesto Córdoba Campos on Vía Panamá Norte – Parque Rach.
Holy Week is underway in Panama, bringing religious observances and heightened movement of people across the country. The period is expected to affect daily routines and travel planning as celebrations ramp up.
Panama is observing Holy Week, a major Catholic period featuring special religious services and community activity. The lead referenced by GazetteXtra suggests increased planning needs for locals and travelers during the observance week.
Las agroferias en Panamá se realizarán a nivel nacional el lunes 30 y martes 31 de marzo, desde las 8:00 a.m. por dos días. Se ofrecerán productos de calidad a precios accesibles para la población.
SURFER Magazine’s “Drift Theory” presents a surf journey linking Panama to California through the pursuit of swells and the “flavors” of surf travel. The concept highlights how ocean conditions and local culture intertwine across regions.
Virgin Voyages has celebrated its first Panama Canal crossing, underscoring the Canal’s enduring appeal for international cruise itineraries. The report provides the milestone but does not include further route or economic details.
El crucero neopanamax Brilliant Lady, de Virgin Voyages, realizó el tránsito inaugural por el Canal de Panamá y atracó en Colón 2000, con el mensaje “Qué Xopa” en su cubierta. La ACP destacó la coordinación operativa y enmarca la llegada en la temporada 2025–2026 de primeros tránsitos.
EIN Presswire spotlights Bella Vista in Panama City as a welcoming neighborhood, noting that most residents live in the capital. The provided excerpt offers general context rather than details on a specific event.
Boquete, Chiriquí, will host Panama’s Orchid Expo at the Boquete Fairgrounds from March 26 to April 5. The event is expected to showcase Panama’s orchid diversity and attract visitors to the highlands.
A new daily Costa Rica-to-Panama shuttle route will take travelers to Bocas del Toro with onboard Wi‑Fi and help at the border to ease immigration confusion. The trip continues to Almirante for onward travel.
Hong Kong extended the tender deadline for the next Kai Tak Cruise Terminal operator from May 22 to June 26 after bidders asked for more time to meet new management requirements and key performance indicators.
