The Panama 3 Count, where we bring you 3 Panama stories that you shouldn’t miss.
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Columbus landed there. Graham Greene made it on his third try. Now Conde Nast’s man in Panama, Peter Stevenson, falls under the laid-back spell of the islands of the Bocas del Toro. Welcome to the Caribbean that time forgot.
An astonishing 29,000 small businesses were opened in Panama in 2012 serving three main areas, mini-casinos, bars, and grill-type restaurants. Criticism has arisen around the Panama Emprende program, which fast-tracks licenses for these businesses, saying the country doesn’t need any more bars or mini-casinos.
Panama, Costa Rica, and Nicaragua are spearheading economic growth in Central America, according to projections from the Central American Bank for Economic Integration.
Starting November 2012, Ecuadorian airline Tame will open its new Quito-Lima route. The route adds additional tourism expansion and connectivity for Tame which currently offers
Photo Credit: Acnur Las Americas When it comes to exploring Central America, Panama’s Darien province marks the end of the road for most travelers. Located
Off-season small hotel occupancy rates hovered around 60%, reports the Nicaraguan Institute. The areas in high demand include Leon, Granada, Chinandega, and the Atlantic Coast.
