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Bolivar's sword rests in Panama

At the end of a little-known tourist attraction in the historical Casco Viejo district of Panama City lies a shining and symbolic piece of Latin American history: the sword of Simón Bolívar. The relic can be found upon taking a tour of Palacio Bolívar, which houses the Ministry of Foreign Relations. It is located across from the National Theatre, on Plaza Bolívar. Guides are bilingual, and experts in the material they present.

Shimmering with diamonds and intricate engravings, the sword of the man whose 19th century plan would have made Panama City the the capital of “La Gran Colombia,” lies guarded in a glass case. More [+]

Features

Indian cuisine in the Banking District

Hindu chef Hoi Lal Pal is known amongst his peers as Chef Chotu. When he opened his El Sabor de la India in the Banking District two years ago, he set out to exceed his customers’ expectations. Popular hookahs to smoke table side and henna tattoos go beyond gastronomy to please diners. More [+]

Hard Rock property in Panama

Earlier this week Panama’s Another feather for Panama’s hat: The first Hard Rock property opened last month in the Megapolis building. It dominates the city skyline, snugged between the Decapolis Hotel and Multicentro Mall. More [+]

Film Festival wrap-up

The first international film festival ever held in Panama turned out to be even more successful than the organizers and film buffs had hoped. The International Film Festival of Panama drew approximately 14,000 viewers to both the red-carpet events at the National Theatre and to multiple viewings of 50 films from all over the world to the Cinemark Theatres at Multicentro. More [+]

Exploflora Internacional

A showcase of the most iconic flowers of Panama will be on display from September 6-8 at the Colón 2000 cruise ship sea port terminal.

The slogan this year for the IV Expoflora Internacional is “Evolution and Styles,” and is organized by the Costa de Oro Gardening Club, member of the National Gardening Clubs National Federation. More [+]