One of the great adventures here in Panama is the Canal and while most know of Panama by this channel between two seas, few have actually seen it first hand. The history and construction of the Canal was indeed a historical feat and it is one of the wonders of the World. The cruise industry […]
The Government has launched an aggressive plan top promote investments in two areas of most interest to tourism: the former U.S. Base in Sherman, in the Caribbean and Amador, on the banks of the Canal on the Pacific side. The list of opportunities is quite extensive. Authorities in Panama have set in motion an ambitious […]
Panama has invested hundreds of millions of dollars in infrastructure improvement projects in the last year and the pace continues with recent announcements of the tenders for contracts involving a fourth bridge over the Canal, the second line of the Metro Line and a half a million square foot expansion for the South Terminal at […]
Margaret Summerfield at Pathfinder International penned a great article on what to watch out for when buying that pre construction condo with a view or one set back from the ocean with a “green area” in front that could turn into another building. Jim buys a pre-construction condo. On paper, it looks great. The artist’s […]
A recent article in the Latin Business Chronicle noted that Panama leads the way in construction environment and is among the leaders in construction growth. BY JOACHIM BAMRUD Any visitor to Panama City these days will be awed by the number of new skyscrapers dotting the skyline as well as ongoing construction of future buildings. […]
Well folks, it is just around the corner. Our summer season is here in Panama. With it comes the endless holidays and festivals, beginning with the Panama Jazz Festival and International Film Festival. The Jazz and Blues festival is scheduled for March 1-4 and the artist line up this year is incredible. If ever you […]
In a series of great videos, Panama portrays itself to the world as offering a diverse Eco system ready to be explored, a country with tradition and heritage as well as a place to do business and experience great pleasure. And oh yes, the Canal. Click on the picture above and then Visit my website […]
I just got back from two spectacular days in Boca Chica. This place never ceases to amaze me. You really need to visit and perhaps invest here before the rush that will take place in the future when our nearby International Airport is finished and open for direct flights form overseas. Where else can […]
Well, it looks like we are finally going to see the plans for the new convention center become a reality. New location, but a better one in my opinion. Days after the government announced its intention to sell the Atlapa Convention Center, it has announced a tender for January, for the design and construction of […]
The hotels on the gold coast of Panama are experiencing very high occupancy rates and with the new International Airport coming to Rio Hato I believe that we are going to see another Punta Cana type explosion of rooms in the future This in from the Panama America Pacific beaches of Panama, specifically the province […]