Carnival time in Panama


News from Panama

Carnival in Panama, the most anticipated event of the year,  will start Saturday, February 18. For visitors or expatriates it is an adventurous way to experience the heart of Panamanian culture. It it is the colorful interior of the country that defines Panamanian roots and where people return in droves to celebrate Carnival. In the […]

February 14, 2012

Panama Becomes Hot Spot for Minnesotan Retirees


News from Panama

Panama is fast becoming retirement hot-spot for thousands of Americans, including Minnesotans. The lure of a less expensive lifestyle is motivating retirees to take a long look at living overseas. Click here for the video From a lower cost of living, to guaranteed discounts for retirees, to medical care at a fraction of the cost […]

February 10, 2012

Summer in Boquete


News from Panama

The clouds roll in early in the morning but never really cover the sky before burning off by mid day.  What a time of the year we have here now that is  Summer  in Boquete.   Life here is special and I start this morning by visiting some friends to pick up hydroponic lettuce, free range […]

February 10, 2012

2012 Panama Real Estate Report


News from Panama

This is an excellent report put out by Kent Davis, a friend of mine in the City who finds the best priced deals and who made a bundle on resales in the Trump Tower when the prices were at the lowest point.  He has similar deals available right now and he is targeting towers where […]

February 5, 2012

America’s Most Overpriced Cities


News from Panama

One of the reasons that many people come to Panama is because, besides being a wonderful place to live, the cost of living is around 50% of what it is back in the US and Europe.  However, many people are shocked to see that our real estate market is not 50% off like most areas […]

February 2, 2012

Panama Anchors Cruise Tourism


News from Panama

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 […]

February 2, 2012

Panamanian Tourist Offensive Begins


News from Panama

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 […]

January 27, 2012