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 […]
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 […]
You have often read about the City of David that is the capital of the Chiriqui Province where I live up in the town of Boquete. Well, here is a great piece with credit given to my friends at Amble Resorts who are developing an island resort here in Chiriqui called Isla Palenque . The […]
Island trails beckon to be explored where you stroll over gentle rollings hills and lush jungle all the while peeking out of the canopy to stunning ocean views and dozens of other islands many of which are just a kayak ride away! This property is truly Paradise found. Build your dream home, an Eco resort […]
Speaking of world class diving and fishing, this preview of a new Guy Harvey documentary shot here in Panama looks to be one of his best and shows off Panama to the world!! Click the picture for the video.
I do not know if I like this idea especially considering the environmental impact it may have but this article from Don Winner is an eye opener. Again new roadways can open up and expand market potential big time and this is one that would greatly impact values in Bocas del Toro. President Ricardo Martinelli […]
Views from the veranda of this estate home are magnificent. You look out to the Pacific Ocean and back to Volcan Baru, a 11,400 foot mountain. This property consists of 14.75 acres of beautiful gentle rolling land that is planted in coffee and fruit trees including many varieties of banana. The home is approximately 3,600 […]
This very interesting report was sent to me by one of my readers who works for the Inter-America Development Bank. “I found this report interesting, particularly from your “perspective”, as it ranks Panama fairly high: 37th out of 110 countries for which data is available, and in the Americas it ranks only after Canada, USA, […]