Central America

Las Olas Beach Resort Las Olas Beach Resort- Playa La Barqueta. All-inclusive, with beach, 48 rooms, ocean sports, fishing, and meeting facilities. Offers photos and web-cam of the surrounding landscap… Seagullcove Lodge Resort Seagullcove Lodge Resort- Boca Chica. Five bungalows and a restaurant, on the water. Photos, descriptions of amenities and area activities, and information on rates. Canopy Tower Canopy Tower- Elevated lodge, in Soberanía National Park. Offers a brief history of the observatory, things to do, photo gallery, rates, and contact information for reservations. Sol y Mar Sol y Mar- Santa Catalina. Lodging with air conditioning and private bath. They provide photos and information on transportation and area activities. Los Quetzales Los Quetzales- Small hotel in Guadalupe, and chalets in Volcan Baru National Park. Describes facilities, local orchid and bird species, and area activities. [English/Spanish] Hostal Cielito Sur Hostal Cielito Sur- Located between the towns of Cerro Punta and Volcan, offering easy access to both the Volcan Baru National Park and the International Friendship Park. Panama Canal Museum Panama Canal Museum- Operating by the Panama Canal Society Foundation, Incorporated. Provides a mission statement, list of the board of directors, online membership application, o… Convention for the Construction of a Ship Canal (Hay-Bunau-Varilla Treaty) Convention for the Construction of a Ship Canal (Hay-Bunau-Varilla Treaty)- Text of US-Panamanian agreement to build and operate the canal. Records of the Panama Canal Records of the Panama Canal- Guide to Federal Records in the National Archives of the United States. Jimmy Carter Library - Panama Canal Treaties Jimmy Carter Library - Panama Canal Treaties- Documents from the US national archives relating to the treaties. In Retrospect In Retrospect- History of the canal and the US military presence, details of the handover to Panama, and reflections on ongoing US policy in the region. Howard Air Force Base Howard Air Force Base- Brief history of formerly US facility, located near the Pacific opening of the Canal. Fort Sherman Fort Sherman- Brief history and description of former US Army facility located on the Atlantic side of the country, on the west bank of the Canal across from Cristobal/Colon. Fort Kobbe Fort Kobbe- Brief history of formerly US facility, formerly Fort Bruja, located on the west bank of the canal near the Pacific entrance and next to Howard AFB. Fort Clayton Fort Clayton- Brief history of formerly US facility, located near the Pacific opening of the Canal, with details of US Army Tropic Test Site programs. Paraiso & Canal Zone Towns Paraiso & Canal Zone Towns- Stories and photos recollecting the US administration of the canal, with reunion announcements and links. Bruce Ruiz Bruce Ruiz- Personal site includes family photos and stories, as well as post cards, history, and statistics on the canal. Acquisition of the Panama Canal Acquisition of the Panama Canal- Overview of early British and French canal efforts, US negotiations with Colombia and the subsequent revolution, and the Hay-Bunau-Varilla treaty. Crossing the Isthmus of Panama before the Canal Crossing the Isthmus of Panama before the Canal- Overview of post-Columbian trade, including Spanish fleet system, Camino Real, and Panama Railroad Company. Panama and Canal Zone Panama and Canal Zone- Explores the history of Panama and the Panama Canal, includes photos and contact information. Panama Canal History Museum Panama Canal History Museum- Offers a history of the canal, photos, prints, stories, documents and books available for purchase. Kobbe Kids Kobbe Kids- For Ft. Kobbe and Howard AFB kids. Includes reunion information, history of the two US military facilities, and contact list. The Panama Canal Society of Florida The Panama Canal Society of Florida- Dedicated to preservation of ideals and friendships formed while working and living in the Canal Zone or the Republic of Panama. Panama Canal Cyber Museum Panama Canal Cyber Museum- Photos, historical press releases, Barro Colorado web cam, and personal memories. Paraiso High School Class of 1963 Paraiso High School Class of 1963- News, reunion photos, contact information, and message board. Boyd Steamship Corporation Boyd Steamship Corporation- Ships agent provide brief history, canal transit resources, and overview of services. The Rozo Group The Rozo Group- Composed of several businesses, offering ship chandlery, maritime agent, and ship agent services. Lists clients and provides transit expense calculator. C.B. Fenton & Company C.B. Fenton & Company- Shipping agents for the Panama Canal. Describes company history and services offered, with current canal tariffs, scheduling, and advisories. Viajes Cora Viajes Cora- Descriptions of package tours, with office location and contact information. Rudy's Tours in Panama Rudy's Tours in Panama- Guided day trips from Panama City, focused on nature, shopping, or culture. [English/French/German/Spanish/Italian] El Panama Convention Center and Casino El Panama Convention Center and Casino- Describes accommodations, entertainment, and business meeting facilities. Panama Taxi Panama Taxi- Offers transfers and guided tours, as well as lodging in private home. Describes facilities, rates, and personnel. [Spanish/English/German] The International School of Panama The International School of Panama- Pre-kindergarten through high school, instruction in English. Provides information on admissions, academics, facilities, and extracurricular ac… Oxford International School Oxford International School- Pre-kindergarten through high school, instruction in English. Describes admissions and curriculum, with information on homework, schedule, and activit… SpanishPanama SpanishPanama- Offers flexible scheduling, homestays, excursions, and cultural classes. Describes rates and programs for travellers and for residents. Overseas Incorporation Services, Inc. Overseas Incorporation Services, Inc.- Trust and corporation formation, with assistance in banking, yacht registration, and immigration. Describes services and fees. Sovereign Management & Legal, Ltd. Sovereign Management & Legal, Ltd.- Offshore company formation, bank account set-up, and management services. Details products provided and advantage of domiciling in the country. SOS SOS- Describes translation and virtual office services offered. [English/Spanish] Cristobal High School Class of 1959 Cristobal High School Class of 1959- Includes photos, guestbook, and class memories. Manzanillo International Terminal Manzanillo International Terminal- Offers port services near the Atlantic opening of the Panama Canal, next to the Colon Free Trade Zone. Describes facilities and gives partial cu… Colon Container Terminal Colon Container Terminal- Describes port complex infrastructure, location, and facilities. [English/Spanish] May's Zona Libre, S.A. May's Zona Libre, S.A.- Import-export company located in the Colon Free Zone for over 26 years. Includes products available, catalog order form and contact information. Available … Colon Free Zone Colon Free Zone- General information on logistics facilities and other features of the zone, with directory of companies, products, services and trademarks. [English/Spanish] Balboa High School Class of 1970 Balboa High School Class of 1970- Reunion photos, alumni news, and school memories. Canada Canada- Promotes the development of political, trade and investment relations between Canada and Panama. Also offers consular services to Canadian visitors to Panama, both busines… United States - Washington, D.C. United States - Washington, D.C.- Official site provides news, information and photos about the country and its culture, tourism, trade and foreign affairs along with consular ser… Japan - Tokyo Japan - Tokyo- With much information on the Panama canal, and the speed and cost-effectiveness of its use for ship owners. Beach Front Properties in Panama Beach Front Properties in Panama- Four properties for sale in the Las Tables region of Panama by owner with private beaches. Stafford Industries Stafford Industries- Land for sale in panama by owner with over sized lots on the western side of Azuero Peninsula. Casa Amirilla Casa Amirilla- Offers details about a two-bedroom air-conditioned rental home. Includes surf spot info and map, activities, photo gallery, travel information and a blog. Located i…