Ever wish you could own a toll booth? Imagine you stand there while everyone who passes hands you a hundred dollars, a steady stream of Benjamins with a long line of travelers waiting to pass through.
Now imagine that every time someone pa...
Panama's nearly 6% GDP growth rate is the highest by far in all of Latin America. The economy is projected to accelerate in 2017 and 2018, and those increases are expected to far exceed all other countries in the region from Mexico to all of So...
Things are looking up for Panama. Panama has exhibited the ability to maintain high levels of infrastructure investment while keeping fiscal deficits at reasonable levels. Through tempered spending, increased tax revenue and rapid economic gr...
The main road between the Pan American Highway and Volcan is about to see a massive expansion project. The road will change from two lanes to four (meaning two lanes in each direction). Until now, the road to beautiful Volcan / Cerro Pu...
Nearly a decade ago, it was announced that a road would be built between Boquete and Volcan. The original “Ruta Sur” was to go through Palmira into Potrerrillos Arriba and then to the main road and on to Volcan. The work began and an im...
Boquete Panama produces the finest specialty coffee in the world. Volcan offerings have also sometimes taken the top spot. The region’s coffee is highly sought after. Tastings and coffee tours have become a popular attraction in the area. I...
The public hospital system in Chiriqui is seeing a major expansion. There has long been a towering children’s and maternity Hospital Jose Domingo de Obaldia in David that was donated to Panama by Taiwan as a good will gesture. Most the regi...
Infrastructure investment in Panama has not only included roads, bridges and utilities. The country’s healthcare infrastructure has benefited from Panama’s impressive and sustained economic growth.
Most attention to Panama’s statu...
The stadium construction project has begun. Demolition of the old stadium is underway.
In its place will be an impressive new sports arena which will become the most modern in Panama. The location of this project is just over the bridg...
Boqueteños know how to party. There are many fairs, special events, parades and celebrations throughout the year. Besides the awesome natural beauty and warm culture that attract people to Boquete, events like this one attract tourists and n...
A Panama travel featurette... this one from Huff Post Travel Canada.
"6 Reasons To Visit Panama This Spring"
Huff Post Travel, Canada January 15, 2016
"Panama should be on your list of places to visit in 2016, and it should probably be...
The Boquete Flower and Coffee Fair is a fun cultural event that provides an annual windfall to the town. Boquete was quite busy this year as over 144,000 people attended. Boquete Tree Trek even brought in a zip line to promote their nearby wo...