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Panama Travel Group

Panama Travel Group is the only travel agency in Casco Viejo, the old quarters of Panama and one of the areas of Panama you cannot afford to miss in your vacation to Panama. Panama Travel Group‘s office is now located on Avenida A, between 7 and 8 street. As soon as you turn into Casco Viejo you will see our sign, right after...

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Metallica in Concert in Panama

Metallica, the heavy metal band originally from San Francisco (California) United States which was founded in 1981 will be presented for the first time in Panama in 2010, on March 8, and the leading events and shows coordinator, Showpro, will be the charge of the most anticipated concert by the many fans of the band. As part of the...

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Republic of Panama Independence History

In 1902 the Panamanians negotiated with the North Americans to build the Panama Canal. The people of Panama wanted to be free of domination by Colombia. Based on an 1846 treaty between the U.S. and Colombia, the U.S. armed forces were sent to maintain order along the Panama Railroad line. Because of the presence of the U.S. troops;...

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How Panama Became A Tourist Destination in 1855

The real heroes of the Panama Railroad construction became the West Indian workers. Those strong and patient Natives from the Eastern Caribbean Islands became renowned for being able to work in the tropical heat and not fall ill from the multiple diseases that had killed so many. They were relaxed and at ease enough to calmly carry...

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Expocomer 2010, Panama’s Business Fair (March 3-6)

A SHOWCASE OF WORLD TRADE The Atlapa Convention Center in the Republic of Panama hosts EXPOCOMER, international trade exhibition organized by the Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture of Panama since 1983. During the event, an intense commercial exchange that accounts for hundreds of millions of dollars, takes place...

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The Panamonte Inn and Spa in Boquete: the true definition of a Country Inn

The Panamonte Inn and Spa is located in Boquete in the Chiriqui Province of Panama, a fascinating mountain city with noticeably cooler weather than any other location I visited in the country. The hotel is historic, dating back to 1914 and the completion of the Panama Canal, and is a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the...

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Documentary: “The Beauty of the Fight” by John Urbano

DOCUMENTARY: “THE BEAUTY OF THE FIGHT” www.johnurbano.com www.beautyofthefight.com THE BEAUTY OF THE FIGHT is a documentary created by director John Urbano, which captures the essence of two of the most colorful, vivid and dynamic neighborhoods in Panama: El Chorrillo and Barraza. In THE BEAUTY OF THE FIGHT the viewer...

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