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world4 days ago•5 min saved

Retired Americans Trade Snow for Panama’s Sunshine and Community

A Michigan couple retired in 2018 and moved to Coronado, Panama, where they bought a $210,000 two-bedroom condo and joined a vibrant arts community. Greg Kitzmiller began writing—publishing a book about retiring in Panama and starting a detective fiction series—while Jen connected with locals and churches. Panama’s Pensionado visa offers perks such as discounts on utilities, medications, and transport, and the country’s use of the US dollar simplifies finances. They stay close to family via video calls and, eight years in, say there’s not much they miss about the US and have no plans to return.

via Business Insider|

#coronado #expat-life #panama

sports7 months ago•3 min saved

NASCAR Set for Historic Street Race at Naval Base Coronado in San Diego

NASCAR is planning a unique race on Naval Base Coronado next year, featuring a course with elements like aircraft carrier turns and tarmac sections, to coincide with the U.S. Navy's 250th anniversary, with the final track design to be completed in the fall.

via FOX Sports|

#car-racing #coronado #nascar

archaeology1 year ago•2 min saved

500-Year-Old Cannon Unearthed in Arizona, Tied to Coronado Expedition

Researchers in Arizona have unearthed a bronze cannon believed to be the oldest known firearm in the continental U.S., dating back to the 16th-century expedition of Spanish conquistador Vázquez de Coronado. The cannon, found in the Santa Cruz Valley, was likely used for offensive purposes during Coronado's quest for the mythical Seven Cities of Gold. The discovery, along with other artifacts, provides insight into the violent history of Coronado's expedition and its impact on Indigenous communities.

via Yahoo! Voices|

#archaeology #arizona #conquistadors

archaeology2 years ago•2 min saved

"Uncovering Clues: Artifacts Linked to Coronado's Fabled City of Gold Expedition"

Archaeologists suggest that a flaked-stone obsidian blade found in the Texas panhandle could be linked to Francisco Vasquez de Coronado's expedition to search for the fabled city of gold, Cibola. The blade's chemical composition indicates it originates from Central Mexico's Sierra de Pachuca mountain range, where indigenous people used obsidian until the Spanish conquest. Researchers from Southern Methodist University believe the artifact was likely dropped by a member of Coronado's expedition, providing potential evidence of their presence in the region.

via HeritageDaily|

#archaeology #cibola #coronado