In the movie “Peter Pan” (I re-watched it recently with my family) upon returning to Neverland Peter has difficulty remembering how to fly. He is reminded that he must go to his “Happy Place” in order to remember. It was difficult at first. Peter even had a few failed attempts. Then when it became a […]
Panama just signed into law a new decree aimed at improving the immigration procedure for foreigners including those from the US and Europe. It also provides for ease of entry, permanent resident status and the ability to work here. According to my attorney, “the decree is more than vague when describing the most important requirement […]
My friends have a farm up in the cloud forests in Jaramillo and their story was recently published in the Visitor. Many a cure for common ailments and illnesses – and even beauty secrets – have been discovered in the verdant mountains around the world. Cloud Forest Botanicals (CFB), in the mountains above Boquete, Chiriquí, […]
This property consists of two parcels of land, one with 21 hectares and one with 112 hectares. 98 hectares is titled land and the rest is non contested rights of possession like most of the Island property on Boca Brava Island. The owner is motivated to sell this property as he is returning to Europe. […]
We are pleased to announce the formal association of Panama Advisory International Group (PAIG) and the expansion of our ability to offer clients a full spectrum of services in Panama. Rolando Miranda and Thomas Brymer have been together for the last few years in real estate and agriculture businesses. Rolando has now joined PAIG as […]
Click on the picture for a view from the lots that I have listed for sale on this most special place called Isla Boca Brava. I visited this most incredible place last weekend that my friend owns on Boca Brava Island. It lies just across Boca Chica harbor. He has developed a small ferry that […]
Panama should support the boutique hotel industry as most of the areas outside Panama City and the gold coast around Coronado are serviced by small to middle sized hotels. In most cases they must try to get by without those incentives and at an occupancy rate of under 40%, it is extremely difficult. This is […]
Here is another area that I get a lot of calls about. What kind of business and how hard is it to do in Panama. Well just like in the US, once you secure your real estate and get your permit to build out the space, it is relatively easy. Here in David and Panama […]
I am taking my wife Susie on a little trip to the Island of Boca Brave, located just across Boca Chica harbor. We travel to Cala Mia where a friend of ours operates a boutique resort. Soon he will be off to Turkey where he sails back on a nice big luxury motor-sailer that will […]
I have investigated the idea of using more of my IRA money to buy real estate here in Panama. Not only can I legally do this but, I can leverage my investment so long as I am not personally responsible for the loan and obtain what is known as a “non-recourse” loan. Personally, I will […]