Though one of Latin America’s fastest growing economies, Panama’s political situation stands in contrast to its economic performance. The past decade has seen sustained economic growth, while institutional development struggled to keep pace. Though more than two decades of peaceful democratic transfers of power have facilitated economic development, Panama is now faced with the challenge of...
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Chapter | Country Profile from The Report: Panama 2015
Articles & Analysis | Panama's palate-pleasing flavours from The Report: Panama 2015
Panamanian food reflects the country’s multi-layered history and its mix of identities. There is an ancestral Central American layer, which can be traced back to some of the country’s original indigenous peoples, such as the Ngobe, Buglé, Naso, Bokotá, Kuna, Emberá, Wounaan and Bri-Bri. Like the great Central American civilisations, these used locally grown staples for...
Articles & Analysis | Useful information for first-time travellers to Panama from The Report: Panama 2015
VISA REQUIREMENTS: Citizens of the US, Canada, the EU and some other countries are granted a 180-day visa on arrival with a valid passport. It is generally advisable to have an onward ticket and proof of solvency. Visitors planning to be in Panama for longer than 180 days can apply for an extension or for a visa in another category...
Articles & Analysis | A place to rest your head: Panama hotel listings from The Report: Panama 2015
View contact details and general information for some of the leading hotels and resorts in Panama
Los esfuerzos de Panamá por combatir el lavado de dinero anotaron un avance clave en junio, con la aprobación de una ley que, espera, acelerará su salida de la lista gris del Grupo de Acción Financiera Internacional (GAFI).
Economic update | Expansión hotelera en Panamá produce caída en ocupación de habitaciones
9 Jun 2015
La industria del turismo en Panamá ha tenido significativos avances en los últimos años, y hoy el país es uno de los principales destinos turísticos en América Latina.