Panama Blog
Satellite Crashes in Bocas del Toro, Panama
This "satellite" that crashed is apparently part of Google's ambitious plan to bring Internet service to remote areas of our Earth. It is another sign of the world coming together and being more connected. Above is a photo of what the Loon...
Moving Overseas Growing Trend – Boquete Featured as “Hot Spot for American Retirees” by AP
The trend is undeniable. Today's retirees are more adventurous, healthier and seeking new experiences more than ever before. Millions of retirees are now considering how they can get the most enjoyment as they enter their new liberated phas...
$100 million for Chiriqui & Bocas del Toro Bananas! – Economic Boon for the Region
The contract with Del Monte for a $100 million investment in banana production has been approved. This deal with Del Monte, if fully realized, will bring back an enormous economic driver to Panama It will especially bring even more sustained ...
“Panama just kind of has it all” – The Street & MSN Money
The Street loves Panama. This article places Panama as the number one choice for retirees. There is simply no other country that offers Panama's combination of proximity to the U.S., quality healthcare, modern amenities, quality infrastr...
Alto Boquete Condominiums – Condos Available For Sale
Majestically located above the Caldera River valley with inspiring views all around, Alto Boquete Condominiums presents the gift of modern living, secure community and wonderful nature and scenery, all blended together. To the north from th...
Just Announced – WYD The Biggest Event in Panama History?
The event in Panama will be enormous. Panamanians are celebrating Pope Francis’ decision to hold World Youth Day 2019 in Panama. World Youth Day is held only every three years and will be hosted by Pope Francis in Panama City, Panama...
Expansion: What Will Be the Impact on Panama?
Ever wish you could own a toll booth? Imagine you stand there while everyone who passes hands you a hundred dollars, a steady stream of Benjamins with a long line of travelers waiting to pass through. Now imagine that every time someone pa...
Panama Now Leads Latin and Central American Economic Growth By Far
Panama's nearly 6% GDP growth rate is the highest by far in all of Latin America. The economy is projected to accelerate in 2017 and 2018, and those increases are expected to far exceed all other countries in the region from Mexico to all of So...
Panama’s Deficit Falls Greatly to just .2% of GDP, Bodes Well for Panama’s Future
Things are looking up for Panama. Panama has exhibited the ability to maintain high levels of infrastructure investment while keeping fiscal deficits at reasonable levels. Through tempered spending, increased tax revenue and rapid economic gr...
Massive Expansion Planned for Main Road to Volcan
The main road between the Pan American Highway and Volcan is about to see a massive expansion project. The road will change from two lanes to four (meaning two lanes in each direction). Until now, the road to beautiful Volcan / Cerro Pu...