Four Days of Carnival with Tradition and Safety: Las Tablas and Santiago are Ready
This article is a summary of reporting by Newsroom Panama. Originally published February 5, 2026.
Towns in Panama's interior, specifically Las Tablas and Santiago, have completed preparations to host tens of thousands of visitors for four days of traditional Carnival festivities. The celebrations represent a significant reaffirmation of local customs, drawing crowds from across the country for parades, competing royal courts, musical performances, and culecos (water tankers). Organizers and local authorities have put measures in place to balance safety with preservation of these deeply rooted celebrations.
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Towns across Panama prepare for four straight days of vibrant Carnival traditions, music, parades, and signature water tanker celebrations.
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