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The Feria de Colón 2026 will run April 8–19 in Buena Vista under the theme “Caribe de Corazón,” featuring gastronomy, vendor sales and artistic and cultural presentations.
Drivers in Colón are complaining about the poor condition of Avenida Randolph and the Cuatro Altos roundabout, raising concerns about safety, travel delays, and vehicle damage.
TVN will offer special Holy Week coverage from Casco Antiguo in Panama City from March 27–April 5, broadcasting on its TV channel and digital platforms.
La Yeguada is marketing itself as a sports-tourism destination around the Transtalamanca race, a move that gains urgency after two recent fires damaged over 300 hectares of pine plantations in the reserve.
The Feria Nacional de Colón is promoted as a family-focused fair that will showcase gastronomy, cultural traditions and support local economic activity in Colón province.
Panama City’s Casco Antiguo will host the International Holy Week from March 27 to April 5, 2026; organizers have announced program updates and details. Attendees should check official channels for the full schedule and visitor guidance.
The acting head of the TSA says passenger wait times at U.S. airports are at record highs as the federal shutdown reaches its 40th day with no resolution.
Motorsport in Panama has surged from niche to mass appeal, with Autódromo Panamá events drawing over 10,000 spectators per day and more than 100,000 annual visits, prompting calls for formal recognition by Pandeportes.
Panama City’s Old Town prepares for Holy Week (March 27–April 5, 2026) with new floats, expanded brotherhood participation and security and tourism plans as authorities expect over 300,000 visitors.
Virgin Voyages published visuals of its cruise ship Brilliant Lady transiting the Panama Canal, highlighting the canal crossing as a travel draw and marketing moment for Panama.
Panama hoteliers oppose a proposed $10 transit fee at Tocumen International Airport, warning it will hurt tourism and the country’s competitiveness as a regional travel hub.
Copa Airlines and ALAS celebrated the graduation of 42 pilots trained at the Academia Latinoamericana Superior de Aviación through an alliance aimed at strengthening Panama’s aviation talent pipeline.
More than 5,000 cofrades and thousands of pilgrims are expected in Casco Antiguo for Holy Week. TVN will broadcast special live coverage from March 27 to April 5.
A forum named Cruise Ship Panama Crew will take place in Panama to recruit Panamanian personnel for cruise ship jobs, aimed at linking local workers with opportunities in the cruise industry.
The Herald Journal published “Panama Daily Life” on March 25, 2026, offering a snapshot of everyday routines and public life across the Republic of Panama and highlighting the cultural texture of daily living.
Panama City will pedestrianize parts of Casco Antiguo during Semana Santa processions and implement vehicle detours as officials expect more than 250,000 visitors.
Casco Antiguo’s Semana Santa is drawing thousands of local and foreign visitors as new processional floats and restored church routes boost religious tourism and cultural heritage.
Costa Rica and Panama are reported to be exploring a proposed 300-mile rail link from Panama City to Paso Canoas, a cross-border corridor with potential implications for trade and mobility.
Camtur rejected draft bill No. 131 proposing a transit passenger fee at Tocumen, warning it would hurt Panama’s competitiveness as an air hub and impact tourism-linked industries.
La Prensa warns a draft proposal to charge transit passengers at Tocumen could damage Panama’s aviation hub, risking rerouted flights, lost connectivity and investor uncertainty.