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The Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute: A Century of Scientific Excellence and Conservation
and where to find them?
In 2023, the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) in Panama celebrates a monumental milestone: its centennial. For a centu…

Whale Watching in Panama
And how to do it responsible
Panama, a country located at the crossroads of two oceans, the Atlantic and the Pacific, is home to one of the most exciting and movin…

Casco Viejo: The second city
Panama’s historic district
The first Panama City
Founded with the name of Our Lady of the Assumption of Panama on August 15, 1519 by Pedro Arias Dávila, wi…

The History of the banana industry in Changuinola
Remembering historical events in Panama
In 1821, after becoming independent from Spain, Panama decided to voluntarily join Colombia to avoid a reconquest. S…

Portobelo: A Jewel Born of the Conquest
Portobelo
a jewel born of the Conquest
Location
Portobelo is located on the Caribbean coast of the Republic of Panama, in the province of Colón. The name of the pro…

The Aromatic History of Panama Coffee
and where to sip the best coffee in the world
The history of the coffee industry in Panama is fascinating and covers more than two centuries of cultivation,…