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TOURISM IN PANAMA (Unit 1. Tourism in Panama (Political and Economic Data,…
TOURISM IN PANAMA
Unit 1. Tourism in Panama
Political and Economic Data
Form of Government
The constitution of 1972, amended in 1983, was a form of state of the Presidential Republic with a democratic system.
Based on three bodies
Judicial
Legislative
Executive
The Republic of Panama is politically divided into
67 Districts
510 Corregimientos
9 Provinces
3 Counties
Legal Aspects, Educational, Sanitary
Consists of
Alphabetization rate.
Doctors by number of inhabitants
Workday
Health Care Regime
General Water Supply Network
Geographical Data of Panama
We have
Geographical Boundaries
They are
South with the Pacific Ocean
East with the Republic of Colombia
North With the Caribbean
West with the Republic of Costa Rica
Climate and Temperatures
It is typically tropical
Extension
75,517 Km2
Transportation Infrastructure
We have
Roads
The road network is approximately 11,000 km.
Main Roads
La Panamericana
The Transistmica
Unit 3. Tourism Business Opportunities
Tourist Administration
Is
Panamanian Institute of Tourism
Is responsible
To promote tourism in our country.
Foreign investment
Is given by
Constitutional Rank
Consisting of
Promote private property and the principle of non-discrimination.
Entry formalities
It has
Documentation
The Panamanian authorities demand that foreigners who wish to enter the country passport, the consular visa.
Customs requirements
Commercial invoice, consular invoice, bill of lading and certificate of peace and safety.
National Investment
Consists of
Panamanians and foreigners are equal before the law.
Unit 4. Investments and Incentives
Incentive Activities
We have
Acquisition of terrestrial, maritime and aerial transport equipment dedicated to the tourist activity.
Restoration, maintenance of historic monuments, national and municipal parks.
Construction, rehabilitation and equipment of establishments that are destined to offer lodging.
Incentives
It has
In areas of tourism development
For tourist transport activities
Prosecutors
Legislation
According to Law No. 14 of June 1994, which establishes
A fast, simple and rational process for the development of tourist activities.
Procedures.
They are
National official entities
It is the financial system of Panama, becoming a financial center as an international banking center.
Economic and Financial Administration
Ministry of Commerce and Industries.
Panamanian Institute of Foreign Trade
Ministry of Planning and Economic Policy
Unit 2. Tourist Features and Business Opportunities.
Developmental Tourism Zones
We have 9 zones which are
Z3: Dry Bow
Z4: Cliff
Z2: Bastimentos
Z5: Metropolitan
Z1: Friendship
Z6: Portobello
Z7: San Blas
Z8: The pearls
Z9: Darien
Tourist Activities of Interest
They are
Active tourism / nature
Water sports
General features
It is characterized by
Air Travel Arrivals
Tourists Arrivals by Roads
Number of International Overnights in hotels
Arrivals of tourists by sea
Number of International Tourists
Cultural tourism
It is characterized by
Panama holds numerous monumental treasures from the colonial era.
The INAC is the institution responsible for the design of the country's cultural policy.