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== Brief description of the city. ==
== Brief description of the city. ==
[More information here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panama_City]
Panama City (Spanish: Panamá) is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Panama and it is located at the Pacific entrance of the Panama Canal Panama City is the political and administrative center of the country. Panama has been for 8 years in the top 5 places for retirement in the world according to International Living Magazine.  
Panama City (Spanish: Panamá) is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Panama and it is located at the Pacific entrance of the Panama Canal Panama City is the political and administrative center of the country. Panama has been for 8 years in the top 5 places for retirement in the world according to International Living Magazine.  


Panama City is also an important hub for international banking and commerce. It has an advanced communications service, Internet use is widespread;
'''Panama City is also an important hub for international banking and commerce. It has an advanced communications service, Internet use is widespread.'''


Panama City was chosen to be the American Capital of Culture for the year 2003, what adds an incredible cultural center for our ambassadors.
'''Panama City was chosen to be the American Capital of Culture''' for the year 2003, what adds an incredible cultural center for our ambassadors.


== Major local airports and their distance from lodging and venue. ==
== Major local airports and their distance from lodging and venue. ==

Revision as of 00:51, 8 August 2010

FUDcon LATAM 2011 - Panamá

Brief description of the city.

[More information here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panama_City]

Panama City (Spanish: Panamá) is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Panama and it is located at the Pacific entrance of the Panama Canal Panama City is the political and administrative center of the country. Panama has been for 8 years in the top 5 places for retirement in the world according to International Living Magazine.

Panama City is also an important hub for international banking and commerce. It has an advanced communications service, Internet use is widespread.

Panama City was chosen to be the American Capital of Culture for the year 2003, what adds an incredible cultural center for our ambassadors.

Major local airports and their distance from lodging and venue.

More information here

Tocumen International Airport (Spanish: Aeropuerto Internacional de Tocumen) (IATA: PTY, ICAO: MPTO) is an international airport located 15 miles (24 km) from Panama City, Panama. In 2006, it underwent a major expansion and renovation program in order to modernize and improve its facilities. It is currently the only airport in Central America with two runways for use and is also the largest airport in the country.

Tocumen Internation Airport is a regional hub for commercial flights heading to and from The Caribbean, South America, North America and Central America. Also, the European cities of Madrid and Amsterdam are served.

Tocumen International Airport is also the home airport of Copa Airlines, and our local ambassadors can get special prices for flights

Outline of local mass transit.

Detailed description of proposed venue and estimated costs including room capacity and configuration.

Description of proposed lodging and estimated costs along with a written agreement from lodging specifying rates

Estimated costs of flights major airports that attendees will travel from.

Brief description of on the ground resources and their experience with FUDcon/other large events.

Notation of internet connectivity options for both hotel and conference venue.

Outline of proximate restaurant locations.

Deadlines for event reservation, etc.

Pros and Cons of the proposed location.