The city of Colón hosted the seventh edition of the International Forum of Tourism Leaders, a gathering that brought together specialists from various countries to reflect on the relationship between tourism, heritage, and communication, with a people-centered approach and a focus on the value of intangible heritage. The event took place at the local Center for Art and Culture, with free admission, under the theme “heritage in dialogue: strategies to communicate who we are.”

Within the framework of the 11th Open Passport Award, held in Panama City, the 12th edition of this renowned international award was officially presented. The upcoming edition will take place in Campos do Jordão, Brazil, from November 23 to 30, 2026.   The announcement generated great anticipation among attendees, as it was confirmed that the event will be held in one of the most iconic tourist destinations in the South American country, known for its European-inspired archit

On February 3, 2026, Panama reached a new milestone for tourism with the incorporation of Portobelo into the World Network of Emerging Destinations, becoming the 13th destination in the network and the first in the country to be part of this international initiative. The official signing took place at Linton Bay Marina, during an event attended by Cristóbal Valencia Jiménez, president of the Portobelo Costa Arriba Tourism Chamber, and Miguel Ledhesma, founder of the World Net

El 3 de febrero de 2026, Panamá sumó un nuevo hito para el turismo con la incorporación de Portobelo a la Red Mundial de Destinos Emergentes, convirtiéndose en el destino número 13 de la red y el primero del país en formar parte de esta iniciativa internacional. La firma oficial se realizó en la Marina Linton Bay, en un acto que contó con la participación de Cristóbal Valencia Jiménez, presidente de la Cámara de Turismo de Portobelo Costa Arriba, y Miguel Ledhesma, fundador d

En la costa atlántica de Panamá, donde las olas acarician la historia de un antiguo puerto colonial, se encuentra Portobelo, un pueblo que fue epicentro del comercio transatlántico y escenario de encuentros, resistencias y sincretismos culturales únicos. Entre sus callecitas y vestigios de fortificaciones, muchos visitantes tropiezan con un lugar poco conocido, casi invisible entre la maleza: el cementerio de negros de Portobelo. Aunque hoy sus lápidas y rutas están cubiertas