A Visit to Castillo San Lorenzo, Panama
April 10, 2026
A visit to a historic Spanish fort on the Caribbean side of Panama, built to help protect Spanish gold as it transited from Western South America to Spain.
A visit to a historic Spanish fort on the Caribbean side of Panama, built to help protect Spanish gold as it transited from Western South America to Spain.
Among the more impressive birds one spots at sea in warm climates is the frigate bird.
DrFumblefinger shares some history of Panama hats, including details of how they’re made
The fort was built in the 16th century by Spain to help fend off pirates and other intruders from its gold shipping routes.. It
Located at the entrance to the Chagres River on the Atlantic side of the country, the fort was important in helping Spain defend its American
You enter an “empty” lock, which is then flooded. When the water level is at the level of the next lock, the gates open and
A bucket-list item for me—and a lot of fun.
Sunday’s official opening of the Panama Canal’s new locks open the waterway to more than the huge new bulk and oil carriers it was built
Panama has just opened Central America’s first-ever subway, a 14km line with about a third of the line underground. It’s expected to cut commuting times and reduce congestion…and may also help the current president get his chosen successor elected….