WHY MOVING TO PANAMA CITY IS SO CONVENIENT

Panama City is more developed and modern than most people anticipate. The idea that moving to Panama means a move away from the First World could not be farther from the truth. People who move to Panama can typically find the same luxuries and amenities that they would hope for anywhere else, and can even [...]

Twist Restaurant – A little bit of everything

Twist Restaurant Bella Vista, Ave Federico Boyd approaching Ave Balboa, right hand side Tel.: (507) 302-7997 Food: **** Ambience: **** Service: **** Twist opened a few years ago when Panama City, along with its restaurants, began to take that big upturn towards becoming an international destination. The city’s eateries became not simply places where you [...]

When Conde Nast Traveler Picked 6—Panama Was Number One

In recent years Panama has become a media favorite among the world’s most elite retirement venues. Conde Nast Traveler narrowed the field to six “To Die For” destinations and Panama took top honors. Modern Maturity magazine has positioned Panama as best in the world for 6 years now, and the AARP consistently ranks Panama in [...]

Wondering About Retirement in Panama? Why Not Ask a Friend?

Panama’s retiree community is growing by leaps and bounds everyday. You’ll find tens of thousands of seniors from nations around the world enjoying their golden years in the sun drenched climes of this equatorial paradise. If you are giving some serious thought to retiring here, why not ask a new friend what they think about [...]

Get Ready to Dress in Style in Fashionable Panama

Panama City is home to some of the largest banks on earth. Growth in Panama’s financial industry has fostered parallel growth in the number of wealthy residents making their home in this sun drenched paradise. World class shopping has followed the wealthy here providing Panama with a mix of upscale shopping unequaled in the region. [...]

Feed Your Appetite For the Good Life in Panama

Planning an offshore retirement strategy can be a daunting proposition. Many of the basics of life that citizens from first world nations like the U.S., Canada, and Europe take for granted are not available in many offshore destinations. Not so in Panama. In a recent poll of several hundred offshore retirees, access to quality medical [...]

Walk in steps of Ancient Sailors and Find Your Treasure on the Caribbean Shore of Portobelo

When you visit Portobelo in the Colon Province of Panama today, you will see the cannoned husk of a fort that was built on the Atlantic shore of the Northeastern coast of Panama. Portobelo was the area known historically as Puerto Bello, which translates as ‘beautiful port’; from the time when it provided storm shelter [...]

Republic of Panama Independence History

In 1902 the Panamanians negotiated with the North Americans to build the Panama Canal. The people of Panama wanted to be free of domination by Colombia. Based on an 1846 treaty between the U.S. and Colombia, the U.S. armed forces were sent to maintain order along the Panama Railroad line. Because of the presence of [...]

A Closer Look at the Panama Real Estate Market

The Panama real estate market is something that is interesting to many investors as well as individuals that are looking to buy property abroad. Panama offers beautiful beach front properties as well as properties that are just as beautiful, but not on the water. Not only are many of the properties beautiful, but they can [...]

Panama – Better Than Costa Rica?

When you think about living full or part time in Central America, Costa Rica seems to be the first country that comes to mind. Having spent a fair amount of time in both Costa Rica and Panama, I may be able to offer a somewhat unique perspective when comparing the two countries. While both countries [...]

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