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Do you really not need heating or air conditioning in Boquete?
It is said that there is no heating or air conditioning needed if you live in Boquete. The reality is that this is mostly true and it greatly reduces the cost of maintaining a home. However, the full answer is dependent on which microclimate ...
The Best Large Property Deal in Boquete Right Now
This property has excellent investment potential. If you are seeking a hotel site with lots of land and views or a desirable development site at a low price within 10 minutes of downtown Boquete, this is the best deal on the market right ...
Financing a Property or Home Purchase in Panama – Owner Financing and Bank Loans
There are two primary options for financing property in Panama – owner financing or a bank mortgage. Most of the transactions with foreigners do not include financing. However, if you have a real estate agent who is familiar with the bank mor...
First Subway Metro ever in Latin America now Operating in Panama
Another impressive accomplishment for Panama. The Metro, open as of April 2014, is part of the many projects underway in Panama's capital to alleviate congestion. Along with the Metro are many road works which are already improving the standard...
$780 million upgrade to Panama Airport underway
Panama's Tocumen Airport has improved and grown enormously over the last several years with more to come. New terminals, flights and improvements have come fast. Just six or seven years ago, it took a long time to move through immigrations, b...
Another Direct Flight to Panama – Denver (also see list of direct flights to Panama)
Updated - United canceled the Denver service, but now Copa will have Denver direct flights. More info here: New Direct to Denver Flights from Copa – 13th US City to Get Direct Copa Flights United Airlines has announced that they will of...
Starbucks is coming – Panamanians will love it
When our team visits the United States, what some of the staff and their family ask to have brought back to Panama are items from Starbucks - anything from Starbucks. Mugs with the logo, cups, coffee, whatever. This is a coffee loving c...
New Panama Diamond Exchange
Panama is the business crossroads of the Americas. It's geological position, political stability and pro-business orientation along with the strategic Panama Canal's role in international commerce makes it the logical choice for exchanges like ...
Purchasing Real Estate in Panama – The Process
The following is an overview of the purchase process for property in Panama. Purchasing real estate in Panama typically involves the following steps – not much different than in many other countries: 1. Select Your Area or Town in Panam...
Juan Carlos Varela wins 2014 Presidential Election
Juan Carlos Varela will be the next President of Panama. It was a surprise victory. Given the high approval rating of outgoing President Ricardo Martinelli, it was expected that his hand-picked successor would triumph. However, since the days o...