http://www.vacationscostarica.com/panama/offers Local Knowledge, Global Service Thu, 13 Aug 2009 18:01:16 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Located just 15 miles north of Panama City, Soberania National Park is 48,287 acres of protected rainforest. Offering some of the most accessible (not to mention close to the city) outdoor recreational opportunities in Panama, this national park provides ample opportunity for wildlife sightings and also plays an intricate role ... http://www.vacationscostarica.com/panama/headlines/2543/soberania-national-park The idea of Isla Coiba is something created in fiction. A 500 square kilometer island, surrounded by one of the largest coral reefs on the Pacific coast of the Americas with an ecosystem comparable to the Galapagos, and the location of a former no-cell penal colony make this island an ... http://www.vacationscostarica.com/panama/places/2540/isla-coiba Panama City is not exactly a fitness buff’s ideal city. With the heavy traffic, lack of sidewalks or bike lanes and potholes in the streets, most people choose to bite the bullet and join a gym. Despite all these setbacks, Panama does have some wonderful city escapes where a person ... http://www.vacationscostarica.com/panama/info/2531/top-5-places-to-get-outside-in-panama-city Panama has three different border crossings in and out of Costa Rica: Paso Canoas, Rio Sereno (both on the Pacific side) and Sixaola/Guabito (on the Caribbean). Crossing the border by bus or foot is a relative hassle-free experience, although certain crossings are known to be quicker and more laid back ... http://www.vacationscostarica.com/panama/info/2525/panamacostaricaborder The Obama administration has defaulted on its previous pledge to rush the Panama Trade Promotion Agreement through Congress, favoring a focus on health care legislation and leaving the Panama FTA in limbo, where it’s been since originally negotiated in 2006 under the Bush administration. The decision was announced by a ... http://www.vacationscostarica.com/panama/headlines/2471/free-trade-on-hold The Panama Canal Expansion, which is set to double the capacity of the famous international shipping route, is underway and on time, according to the Panama Canal Authority (ACP). The estimated $5.25 billion project will entail the construction of two new locks with capacity for post-Panamax cargo ships (which can ... http://www.vacationscostarica.com/panama/headlines/2465/canal-expansion Panama’s 11th democratic presidential elections were held just over a month ago on May 3, 2009, declaring opposition party candidate Ricardo Martinelli the winner. Martinelli, of the Democratic Change party, beat out the government supported candidate Balbina Herrera and the Fatherland’s Moral Vanguard Party candidate and former Panamanian president Guillermo ... http://www.vacationscostarica.com/panama/headlines/2459/president-elections Foreign embassies in Panama exist to facilitate international relationships as well as to assist their citizens with passport renewals, voter registration, income tax forms, reissuing of stolen passports, birth reports for citizens born abroad in Panama and with emergency services in the event of arrest, illness or death. They also ... http://www.vacationscostarica.com/panama/info/2402/foreign-embassies Planning your family vacation for the holiday season?  Still haven't found a vacation spot?  Come check out all of the great family activities that Panama has to offer.  Panama is a great vacation destination for a Christmas or New Year's trip and space is booking quickly. Reserve your ... http://www.vacationscostarica.com/panama/offers/2398/panama-vacation-holiday-season-offers-are-here Enjoy your vacation to Panama in the beautiful town of Pedasi.  Casita Margarita is a brand new bed and breakfast on main street in Pedasi, just minutes away from some of the most beautiful beaches that Panama has to offer.  Casita Margarita is currently running a special where they are ... http://www.vacationscostarica.com/panama/offers/2388/casita-margarita-hotel-in-pedasi-stay-4-nights-get-the-5th-night-free