The real estate market in Panama is a hot topic with locals and foreigners, and with good reason. Panama recently underwent a major real estate boom, and currently, construction is at an all-time high. These days, there seems to be something for everybody. Whether...
Casco Viejo, Panama, the colonial-era neighborhood of Panama city that hugs the coastline, is booming these days. What is undoubtedly the biggest tourist draw in the capital (and possibly the country), Casco Viejo, officially named Casco Antiguo, is going through a...
Part of what makes Panama so attractive to tourists, and businesses, is its location. It is the bridge between North and South America, straddling two oceans, and connecting two continents. It is a small country, with a small population; but, the amount of people who...
Being happy and positive are truly subjective feelings. That doesn’t mean, however, that where you live can’t affect how happy you are. And according to one study, Panama is the place to be. In fact, Latin America in general seems to rank high on the happiness scale....
Panama City, Panama can be a hectic place to get around, especially if you’re a newcomer; but it doesn’t have to be. Like any major metropolitan city, there are many options for transportation fit for any budget. Driving is often the most direct, and certainly a...
After years of heavy development, accelerated construction growth, and a seemingly never-ending traffic problem, the bay of Panama has taken a hit. Environmentally speaking, it’s become a real problem. City waterways and run-offs have been neglected and polluted, and...
The Panama International Film Festival (PIFF) concluded this past week, marking the end of the third year for the event, which some say was the best yet. Films from all over Latin America, as well as a variety of local films, were screened over the course of a week to...
Panama is a small country, geographically, but despite its size, it offers a very diverse landscape. That’s why, when you’re planning to relocate to Panama, it’s important to pick the best area to fit your needs, and your lifestyle. And Panama has everything, for...
When people look at investing overseas there are a number of important factors that they have to consider. Economic growth potential, political stability, currency stability, and location are just some to name a few. But, as promising as all of these factors look,...
