Julie Ray has lived in Panama for 3 years. She has traveled Panama, visiting museums, parks, restaurants, etc. and interacting with local people. She strives to enlighten travelers about the secrets of Panama. E-mail: natricine3@yahoo.com.
Team Snake Panama is a group of people who have, do, support, or wish they could explore, study, and help conserve the snakes of Panama. They currently are working to document snakes throughout Panama and they can use your help...
The month of November is filled with celebrations around the country of Panama. The first week of the month includes All Souls’ Day (or Day of the Dead), Independence Day and Flag Day. Towards the end of the month...
Panama is well into the 2011 rainy season, which typically spans between the first of April and the middle of December. Most wet areas of the country currently are experiencing mid-morning and afternoon rains, at times heavy, but usually...
Located in central Panama is La MICA Biological Station, a project begun in 2009 to provide facilities for students, researchers, and general tourists while providing much needed work for the impoverished local people. Since that time La MICA has built...
Have you visited Panama recently or in the past? Are you planning a trip to the beautiful country? Many of you have or will embark on a trip through the rainforest. Although most people prefer to not see snakes, when...
Over the past year the Panamanian Ministry of Transportation has been making major improvements on the condition of the Pan-American Highway. Typically one side of the highway is worked on at a time. The surface is torn up and...
La MICA Biological Station organizing a meeting for biologists and conservationists researching or working with Panamanian snakes. This is our first announcement of the meeting. Join the mailing list and begin to get excited about this opportunity...
Birds of Central Panama / Aves de Panamá Central (First Edition)By: Julie M. RayPhotos by: Joseph and Jonathan LautenbachList compiled by: Santana Arcia and Ken Allaire Birds of Central Panama / Aves de Panamá Central (First Edition) is a checklist...
Carnaval is upon us and celebrations will take place across the Republic of Panama. Here are some tips for tourists who will be in Panama over the weekend.The biggest celebration is in Las Tablas, located on the Azuelo Peninsula...
The holiday season is an active one in Panama! It also is a great time for people to visit. Many tourists have vacation time and the rains are stopping in Panama. Here are a few things to keep in mind...