Category Archives: News

By the A.M. Costa Rica staff For years some perpetual tourists here have faked their exits and re-entries into the country with the use of compliant immigration agents. These are the residents, mostly North Americans, who are required to leave … Continue reading →

An agreement was reached last night, 8 February 2012, just after 6:00 pm, between the Panamanian government and the Ngäbe Bugle people that ended protests in Panama. The leadership of the Ngäbe Bugle people warned that protests will resume if … Continue reading →

We have a temporary solution to the road blocks between Bocas and Costa Rica. We found a qualified captain that will take travellers between Bocas and Manzanillo. Caribe Shuttle will provide transport between between Manzanillo and Puerto Viejo. IMPORTANT: When … Continue reading →

Panama Guide Posted this at about 2:45 today: By DON WINNER for Panama-Guide.com – There are reports that protesting Indians have returned to close the Inter American highway at the bridge over the Cobre river in the province of Veraguas. … Continue reading →

The border between Sixaola, Costa Rica and Guabito, Panama closed early today and it is not clear if it will open tomorrow. Also our people on the ground in Changinola say the situation is getting worse with more road blocks … Continue reading →

I just heard that the Panama – Costa Rica border at Guabito and Sixaola closed early today and may not open tomorrow. And we have reports of new road blocks between the border and Changinola. Unfortunately we are forced to … Continue reading →

Early this morning riot police clashed with protesters at several blockades along the Pan-american Highway in Northwestern Panama. Reports of violence between protesters and police have been reported; however stories differ from police and protester sources. Don Winner’s Panama Guide … Continue reading →

According to TVN News in Panama, the  director of SINAPROC (Sistema Nacional de Protección Civil) announced that a bus operated by Ticabus traveling between Costa Rica and Panama with at least 40 tourists was detained today by indigenous Panamanian protsters today … Continue reading →

Strikes in Panama have blocked roads . . . . effectively cut Bocas del Toro off from the rest of the world . . . Caribe Shuttle has a way . . . Continue reading →

Starting this week, Caribe Shuttle has formed a new partnership with NatureAir, making it possible to offer tourists the very best in comfort and affordable prices. Caribe Shuttle also works with Aventuras Bravas to offer a wide range of tours … Continue reading →