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When is Mango season in Panama?

Mango season in Panama starts at the end of the Dry Season in the month of April. Panama Mango season continues into August, but the best Mangoes are the early harvest, here’s why!

Panama’s worst week since the start of the pandemic

The epidemiological week from December 20 to 26 was Panama’s worst week since the start of the Pandemic. It culminated with 19,140 new infections, 2031 people hospitalized, and 272 deaths.

Will Panama bring back Quarantine?

The Ministry of Health (Minsa) reported this Tuesday, November 10, the gradual return of the restriction measures in the country - if the Rt rate continues to rise.

How has Covid-19
 impacted Panama’s Beach Real Estate Market?

There is no denying the impact Covid-19 has had on Panama’s economy. Construction is at an all time low, farms and offices are operating with lower outputs with new health regulations and inspection. ...

Panama predicts Fiestas Patrias 2020 will lead to a re-outbreak of Covid

"Make no mistake, the family bubble is not your entire family, it is the people you live with."

Panama Beaches to Reopen October 24

The Minister of Health, Luis Francisco Sucre, announced this Tuesday, October 20, that the government will end Panama’s quarantine on Sunday Oct 25th and open the country’s beaches October 24th ...

Navigating Insurance in Panama though Covid-19

Does my insurance policy in Panama cover covid-19 or related medical expenses? This is a question we are receiving a lot in the insurance industry.

Panamanian surfers at a disadvantage

While Panama’s beaches remain closed, national surfers are still working to get to the Tokyo Olympics in 2021.

Support local businesses in Panama with Kindly Shop

Panama is home to so many talented artisans, but sometimes it is hard get their products locally in Panama.

Business Association seeks coherence in Panama’s quarantine measures

The Panamanian Association of Business Executives (Apede) spoke out seeking a more cohesive economic reactivation in Panama asking for "scientific and logical support" in the measures adopted.

Sunday Quarantine & beach closures remain in place

he Ministry of Health (Minsa) reported that the total quarantine on Sunday will be maintained, due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Previously, it had been known that the measure would be lifted tomorrow.

Panama’s new reopening plan

An "updated national-provincial reopening plan" was approved on Tuesday August 25, by the Cabinet Council. It established mobility restriction by gender will end September 14th 2020.

COVID-19 in Panama

August marks the fourth month of quarantine in Panama (Panama City and Panama West). In the last 24 hours, Panama registered 1,665 new cases of coronavirus in Panama exceeding a total of 65,000.

Panama restricts entry to foreigners

Monday March 16th 2020 the Government of Panama is restricting the entry of foreigners only nationals and foreigners with residency in the country can enter Panama.

Coronavirus reaches Panama West

The Minister of Health, Rosario Turner , reported this March 12th 2020 that in 24 hours cases of Coronavirus in Panama have doubled.

First case of Covid-19 in Panama

The first case of Covid-19 in Panama has been confirmed by the Health Minister, and the President via his Twitter account. The 40-year-old Panamanian woman arrived in Panama from Madrid.

The downside to dry

While we welcome the breeze blowing and wave good bye to the rainy days, let’s take a look at downsides to dry season in Panama.

Panama temporarily closes the door for Cuban tourists

The National Migration Service (SNM) reported on Wednesday July 24 that Panama will temporarily suspend tourism cards for Cubans.

Panama leads with plastic bag legislation

Saturday, July 20 Panama became the first country in Central America to enforce a law prohibiting the use of plastic bags in supermarkets, pharmacies, and retail outlets.

Encountering a wild animal in Panama

One of Panama’s biggest allure is the country’s abundant wildlife! Developed cities in Panama like Panama City’s Cinta Costera and the Pacific Beach town of Coronado offer wildlife sightings.

Semana Santa 2019 in Coronado Panama

Sunday April 14th, Palm Sunday, brought hundreds of Catholics together in churches across Panama for the start of Holy Week in the country.