Best Place to Retire in Panama

Hotel Fundadores Boquete

I was going through some old photos the other and came across a shot of the Fundadores Hotel Boquete it brought back a bunch of memories. We had just been in Bocas del Toro and stayed at the Swan’s Cay Hotel there. When the fellow who was touring us around learned were off to Boquete [...]

Panama Business

Businesspeople come to Panama because of the dollarized economy…retirees are drawn by the Pensionado program…and younger adults, even those with children in tow, are moving to Panama in increasing numbers to take advantage of the ease of doing business in Panama. In fact, almost everyone we know who has come to retire in Panama has [...]

Panama’s Other Hidden Valley!

There’s a hidden valley in Panama that has near-perfect spring-like weather year-round. Wild flowers grow amongst lush green forests. Of course, it’s not really “hidden.” In fact, some of Panama City’s oldest and most affluent families have been coming here for years. But if you’re not in-the-know, you’d probably never hear of this place. Jessica [...]

The Best Panama Property?

My friend Paul lives in a mountain community that used to be reserved for the Panamanian elite. I was surprised to find out that his twenty-something son lives there, too. Ever the city girl, I dont understand. “Doesnt he get bored? Wouldnt he rather live in Panama City?” Paul shrugs: “We’re only 30 minutes from [...]

Shopping in Boquete Panama

Although Boquete Panama has grown over the years and there are many shopping options most residents still like to pop down to David Panama for more variety and a change of scenery. The Chiriqui Mall in David opened just prior to our arrival back in 2003 and it’s still going strong today. We always like [...]

Volunteers Clean Up Boquete Panama

With more tourists and visitors coming to Boquete also comes more litter. While a few people address the problem when time and money allow, one group, Volunteer Boquete, has attacked the litter problem head on. UMMF (Unexpected Moments of Magic Foundation places volunteers from around the world and coordinates a variety of activities, that include [...]

Top Places to Live

Would you like to know why Panama is one of the Top Places to Live? In fact, it is one of the Top 10 Places to Live in the entire world and for good reason. More and more people are now discovering the many great reasons to live in Panama and how it can benefit them to move there for retirement or to invest in this great country. Small and intimate Panama is about the size of the state of South Carolina. Friendly people, a low and very affordable cost of living plus a beautiful landscape are just some of the reasons why you will see Panama as one of the top places to live in the world.

Two new US Naval Bases planned for Panama

The United States and the Republic of Panama have agreement which will allow Washington to set up two new naval bases in Panama. The intention is to boost anti-narcotic measures.

Boquete Panama Real Estate set to Jump in Value

Boquete Panama vacation and retirement Real estate properties continue to be a solid investment opportunity with a high potential for reward. One big reason – the new government is insuring safe, secure land titling it’s highest priority.

Protection for Panama Real Estate Foreign Investors

A Panamanian resort in Bocas del Toro offers an eco-luxe sustainable lifestyle is attracting an affluent retirement market with a striking mix of luxurious amenities teamed with enticing government incentives for foreign investors. Emerald Monkey Eco-Luxe Resort & Residences is located in the lush tropical Archipelagos of Bocas del Toro and is privately owned and [...]

The Coffee of Boquete Panama

If Napa California is about wine, then Boquete Panama is about coffee. For people living in Boquete Panama before the influx of expatriates, the economy was coffee. It was when the price of coffee collapsed that local farmers sold their farms to developers and expats who had fantasies of growing and selling boutique coffee.

Panama – Real Estate in Boquete

Panama has become a destination of choice for English speaking retirees from many countries. A growing population is migrating from the United States. Panama has the unique distinction of almost one hundred years of American presence. Because of the Panama Canal and the long term US occupation of the Canal Zone, Panamanians are accustomed to [...]