Carnaval is set to begin in Panama from Thursday, February 21st to Tuesday, February 24th.
Carnaval, like Mardi Gras in the U.S., includes parades, parties and heavy drinking. The festival is celebrated in virtually every small town, many of which will double to quadruple in size. One of the most famous Carnaval towns is Las Tablas, which will have roughly 100,000 people inflate the city of 10,000.
Carnaval begins with a party on Friday night. The queens of Carnaval are crowned and participate in a parade. It is a formal celebration that concludes with a fireworks show. After, there are parties at local bars until 5am. On Saturday morning, the “mojadera” begins at 10am. Water tankers called ‘cuelcos’ are parked on the streets and spray down the partiers with water. In the afternoon, there is another parade with the queens of Carnaval. In the early evening, around 5pm, the square is closed off for cleaning while partiers recharge. In the evenings, Carnaval-goers hit up the bars and squares once again and await the midnight parade of Carnaval queens. This is repeated until Tuesday.
Panama City prepares for Carnaval for the entire year, including planning for parade routes, floats, and municipal preparation. The festival is good for commerce.
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Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Monday, September 8, 2008
Panama Tourism Indicates Further Growth and Development
Yesterday, the Sun-Sentinel reported about the growth in Panama taking a bite out of South Florida’s tourism.
This year, Panama’s international tourism was up 30% from last year, having placed hundreds of millions into the city’s hotels. Many are now calling Panama the ‘new Miami’ and the ‘hottest spot for new hotels outside the Middle East’s Dubai’.
Panama’s visitors from South America and the Caribbean have increased, and many are moving to the country as well. Travelers and retirees from the U.S., are drawn to the country due to its use of the dollar and its closeness to Florida (3 hr flight).
The growth will continue as well. The Seminole Tribe’s Hard Rock International has plans for the area. It will be their first Latin American hotel. Other luxury hotels are moving to the area with hopes of luring an upscale crowd to the area.
Nikki Beach Hotels & Resorts, Buddha Bar, and Breezes Resorts are all planning to open hotels in Panama City.
These are very exciting developments, and are due to the local government’s accommodations that are encouraging hotel investment and development. With the expansion of the Canal, the city is planning over 8,000 new hotel rooms.
This is terrific news for those of us who have decided to live and invest in Panama. The growth continues….It’s not too late to get in on the action! Visit our website at www.panama-land-for-sale.com for information on our land investment deals!
This year, Panama’s international tourism was up 30% from last year, having placed hundreds of millions into the city’s hotels. Many are now calling Panama the ‘new Miami’ and the ‘hottest spot for new hotels outside the Middle East’s Dubai’.
Panama’s visitors from South America and the Caribbean have increased, and many are moving to the country as well. Travelers and retirees from the U.S., are drawn to the country due to its use of the dollar and its closeness to Florida (3 hr flight).
The growth will continue as well. The Seminole Tribe’s Hard Rock International has plans for the area. It will be their first Latin American hotel. Other luxury hotels are moving to the area with hopes of luring an upscale crowd to the area.
Nikki Beach Hotels & Resorts, Buddha Bar, and Breezes Resorts are all planning to open hotels in Panama City.
These are very exciting developments, and are due to the local government’s accommodations that are encouraging hotel investment and development. With the expansion of the Canal, the city is planning over 8,000 new hotel rooms.
This is terrific news for those of us who have decided to live and invest in Panama. The growth continues….It’s not too late to get in on the action! Visit our website at www.panama-land-for-sale.com for information on our land investment deals!
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
PANAMAX 2008 Focuses on Panama Development, Protection
PANAMAX 2008 is now taking place. Panamax is the participation of both military and civil forces from 20 countries ensuring the Panama Canal from a security standpoint on both the Caribbean and Pacific sides.
Described by the U.S. Army South Public Affairs as “Fuerzas Aliadas”, a “U.S. Southern Command joint and multi-national training exercise co-sponsored with the Government of Panama, in the waters off the coasts of Panama and in El Salvador and Honduras, Aug. 11-22”.
The exercise involves ground forces using El Salvador and Honduras bases, 30 vessels, a dozen aircraft and 7,000 personnel. From the US, Davis Monthan Air Force Base (AZ) and Homestead Air Reserve Base (FL) will be utilized as well. US Army Maj. Gen. Keith M. Huber, commander, U.S. Army South will lead the exercise.
According to the U.S. Army South website:
The participating nations include: Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, the United States and Uruguay. France, Mexico, Paraguay, and Spain are scheduled to participate as observers. The Conference of Central American Armies, the Organization of American States and the United Nations will also participate.
This concentration on our country’s greatest resource tells you a great deal about Panama, our growth, and our stability. Come be part of the action! Visit our website at www.panama-land-for-sale.com to see our great land investment deals! We also have commercial land deals!
Described by the U.S. Army South Public Affairs as “Fuerzas Aliadas”, a “U.S. Southern Command joint and multi-national training exercise co-sponsored with the Government of Panama, in the waters off the coasts of Panama and in El Salvador and Honduras, Aug. 11-22”.
The exercise involves ground forces using El Salvador and Honduras bases, 30 vessels, a dozen aircraft and 7,000 personnel. From the US, Davis Monthan Air Force Base (AZ) and Homestead Air Reserve Base (FL) will be utilized as well. US Army Maj. Gen. Keith M. Huber, commander, U.S. Army South will lead the exercise.
According to the U.S. Army South website:
The participating nations include: Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, the United States and Uruguay. France, Mexico, Paraguay, and Spain are scheduled to participate as observers. The Conference of Central American Armies, the Organization of American States and the United Nations will also participate.
This concentration on our country’s greatest resource tells you a great deal about Panama, our growth, and our stability. Come be part of the action! Visit our website at www.panama-land-for-sale.com to see our great land investment deals! We also have commercial land deals!
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