Bocas del Toro Panama Christmas and New Years Travel and COVID Rules 2020-2021
December 24, 2020
Bocas del Toro has been a quite a pleasant place to quarantine; with curfews, lockdowns and all. Though Panama had been opening up gradually for international tourism since October, the Ministry of Health announced some unexpected new restrictions for December 18, 2020 – January 4th, 2021. This follwowing is a guide to help you navigate the new rules put in place and how it will affect travel to the islands.
Effective December 18, 2020 – January 4, 2021
– 7pm-5am curfew (restaurants open for delivery until 10pm)
– Dry Law 7pm-5am (No alcohol sold after 7pm, which applies to delivery)
Copa Cuts Venezuela Flights As Airspace Closes To Panamanian Carriers
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Copa Airlines had to cut its flights to Venezuela last week after the Venezuelan Government unilaterally decided to prohibit Panamanian carriers’ access. After eight months of grounded operations, Copa was one of the few airlines in the world to have flights to Venezuela.
Copa Airlines stopped flying to Venezuela, due to the Venezuelan government restrictions. Photo: Getty Images
What did Venezuela do?
According to the Panamanian Government, Venezuela closed its airspace to Panamanian carriers on December 12. That is, it prohibited flights to the only Panamanian airline operating in Venezuela: Copa Airlines. Air Panama only flies domestic routes.