Rain did not prevent the City of Las Tablas, located in the province of Los Santos, from being embellished by more than 7 thousand Polleras who paraded during the Thousand Pollera Parade.
The medical tourism industry, which generates over $60 billion by proving high-quality and low-cost health care to travelers around the world, is becoming prevalent in Panama
Pollera: a gaily colored costume worn by women during fiestas in Latin-American countries.
The 3rd Annual Thousand Pollera Parade is significantly celebrated during the Patriotic Holidays. During last year’s celebration, one thousand women in full costume were expected to participate. However, according to statistics, there were over 5,000 participants.
Panamanian tourism is on its way to exceed the statistics achieved last year. The spending by tourists in Panama increased 13.9% during the first nine months of this current year, according to official statistics by the Tourism Authority of Panama.
Enrique Pesantez, General Manager and President of the Pesantez Tour Agency, stated that Panama is being considered a rapidly growing country with a lot of drive. For that specific reason, —Pesantez stated— it is of great importance that there is willingness and a positive attitude among the Panamanian people toward the visitors to meet their needs, make them feel at home, and resolve any issue they may have while in Panama
