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Hop on, hop off!
Panama City has really come into its own with the February 1 launch of the new City Sightseeing tour busses. The bright-red, five bus fleet invites tourists to "hop on" and "hop off" as they please along a route that's perfect for seeing nearly all the notable sights of the capital city.
The busses have quite a presence, one that has not gone unnoticed among all levels of society in the capital city. Tourism is certainly here to stay. More [+]
Features
Around and about The Beaches
Beach lovers, the choices for pizza, pasta and Caprese salads have expanded once again. Mamma Mia, an Italian restaurant, has opened in San Carlos, serving up a taste of Tuscany. Manager and cook Luca Lapi comes to Mamma Mia from Trattoria Italiana, where his thin crust pizzas were all the rage in Coronado. Luca may be on the way to set an Italian dining trend at the beaches. More [+]
ATP sets its sights on well-traveled Spanish
The Spanish tendency toward travel has the authorities intensifying their efforts into the Iberian market. Panama’s Tourism Authority (ATP) is channeling its efforts to promote its Central American destination, seeking a top-of-mind status on countries suitable to visit in the region, among them Guatemala, Cuba and Costa Rica. More [+]
Personal banking, Panamanian style
Panama banks are economically strong and were not affected by the global economic crisis as banks around the world suffered losses. Panama has one of the most strict bank secrecy laws in the world. Foreigners can feel secure their bank accounts will be private. Newcomers will need several documents in order to open a personal bank account in Panama.
While some Panama banks may require different information they all want to know who their customers are and that the funds are from legal sources. By using a professional introduction by a law firm, you can increase your chances of being approved for a bank account. More [+]
Festival Verde musical
Red Bull Panamérika will bring international exposure to the eco-centered Festival Verde de Cultura Musical (FVCM) music and culture event. The yearly event takes place next Saturday, February 11 beginning at 1:00 p.m. at the City of Knowledge. Some of the most popular Latin rock bands, such as Babasonicos and Hello Seahorse!, are headlining the event. Red Bull’s internationally-syndicated “Panamérika” radio show from Mexico will make a recording at the festival that will be transmitted throughout the region. More [+]
