Panama is a country with population of 3.7 million divided into ten provinces, each of which is further divided into districts and corregimientos. Additionally, there are five comarcas, or special indigenous areas, for Panama’s aboriginal tribes. The main cities are Panama City, the capital located in the Province of Panama, where most of the commercial […]
The tiny town of Pedasí in Panama is slowly emerging as one of Panama’s up-and-coming tourist destinations. Located in the southeastern corner of the Azuero Peninsula, it is tidy, charming, and friendly. The buildings are decorated with some wonderfully intact Spanish-colonial architecture, and there are a number of pristine beaches close to town. Visitors to […]
The government of Panama has the best incentive program in the world for foreign retirees with it’s “Panama Pensionado Visa”. The Panama Pensionado Visa allows foreigners to obtain legal residency in Panama under the condition that they have a pension income guaranteed for life. According to the Panama Immigration Department, there is no minimum or […]
PANAMA REAL ESTATE FAQS Q: Is it safe for foreigners to buy property in Panama? A: Absolutely. Buying property in Panama is very safe. There are over a dozen laws in Panama established specifically for protecting foreign investments, not to mention that private property in Panama is protected by the constitution of the Republic of […]
The United States’ strong presence in Panama dates back to the early 1900s, and it spans nearly all of the 20th century. This fact has had a lasting impact on the country, and it also why so many expats looking to move to Central America are quick to consider Panama. In 1903, Panama granted the […]
Many concerns about relocating to Central and South America are based on faulty assumptions. Here’s the reality. Did you know that the No. 1 thing keeping thousands of Americans from realizing their dream of retiring in Latin America is their own set of misconceptions? They think it’s too far or too expensive or maybe just […]
In the 2014 edition of its annual Global Retirement Index, American magazine InternationalLiving.com places Panama at the top of the list of the best places to spend retirement. Panama is a particularly attractive destination for retirees moving from the US, as the American dollar is the official currency and English is widely understood. But the […]