The Summit of the Americas has descended upon Panama City, and the town is abuzz with excitement. The town is also very, very crowded. With thousands of delegates, security, and journalists piling in, there are lots of road closures, and moving around the city is...
Panama City, Panama is known for having some of the world’s tallest and newest skyscrapers. It’s one of the fastest growing cities in Latin America, and has a booming commercial and residential Real Estate market. And as Panama keeps building up and up, despite all...
Panama is attracting a lot of foreign attention these days, and business investment and relocation is booming. Aside from all the tourism and professional relocation, there’s another group that’s flocking to Panama in record numbers; retirees. And there’s good reason...
One of the most important factors in deciding where you want to live and work is the cost of living. How much you have to spend factors into how much you have to make, what type of lifestyle you can afford to live, and where you’ll need to live. But as an outsider,...
Though it’s technically winter in the northern hemisphere, in Panama, January through March is considered “Summer” as it’s the hot, dry season. And while some Panamanians and expats may have vacation time, many who work are limited to being weekend warriors, who get...
Retirement in Panama is big these days, and there are many communities that cater to expats of all ages and budgets. The western mountains of Panama have long been a top retirement destination for both expats and locals, especially Boquete. But recently, and under the...
The holiday season is in full swing all over the world, and Panama is no exception. And while some holiday traditions may be celebrated a bit differently, New Year’s is one that’s pretty similar to North America. It’s the beginning of the high season for tourism, the...
In the past five years, Panama’s tourism industry has grown at an unprecedented rate. In fact, Panama is currently in the largest tourism, and tourism-related economic boom in the country’s history. And this means big business for hotels. It’s no secret that Panama...
For many who follow politics in Panama, it was inevitable. The government has decided to shut down its bi-annual immigration fair, in order to stem the inflow of illegal immigrants, and encourage people to go through other legal venues to become residents and...
