Panama Blog
Condé Nast on Where to See the Atlantic & Pacific at The Same Time
A defining characteristic of Boquete is majestic Volcan Baru, Panama’s tallest peak at 11,397 feet. (3,474 meters). Thousands of tourists descend upon Boquete each year to reach the summit. They enjoy incredible views and, weather permittin...
Thousands of Panamanians March to Fight Cancer
Panamanians are a charitable people. Their commitment to others and the huge numbers who volunteer to help are inspiring. This annual event to fight cancer brought thousands of people to the streets in Panama City and ten other locations...
David Panama’s Huge New $180 Million “Federal Mall” is a Go – Update: Transport Center May Not Be Moved
Casa Solution has confirmed with the developer, Grupo Los Pueblos, that Federal Mall is a go. Think Albrook Mall next to the bus station and Marcos A. Gelabert Airport in Panama City. This project was to follow the same concept, a huge mall...
Now Istanbul to Panama City – Turkish Airlines Announces New Direct flight to Panama
Starting this February 2016, Panama will receive another new direct flight from the far side of the world - this time from Turkey. Istabul is one of the world's largest cities and the largest in Europe. This comes with the very recent ad...
World’s Longest Flight Announced – Dubai to Panama
With their iconic sailboat shaped buildings, man-made island projects, rapid real estate development, extensive tourism, tallest skyscrapers* and regional financial services dominance, Panama and Dubai share many defining characteristics. O...
From San Francisco, Here They Come!!! Copa Announces Direct Flights to Panama
Another Big Copa announcement. After recent additions like Chicago, New Orleans and Denver, now Copa will fly direct from San Francisco to Panama City starting in September, 2015. Given San Francisco's sky high real estate prices, imagine t...
Mexico – Panama: Free Trade Agreement in Effect – Pacific Alliance A Step Closer
The Panama - Mexico free trade agreement is now in effect. The pro-trade, pro-business government of Panama continues to bank on free trade. Free trade agreements with the United States and Canada have been in effect since 2012 and 2013...
More Pygmy Sloths Found in Panama
One of the joys of being in Panama is the incredible animal life. Panama is full of natural wonders. The incredible flora and fauna is a key reason so many people visit and decide to move here. When you develop your new property or build...
USA Today Names Panama 1 of Summer’s Top 10 “Hottest Destinations” Amidst Huge Rise in Panama Tourism
Panama's day in the sun has arrived. Expect Panama to keep showing up as a top recommended travel destination in international media. This year the Panamanian government has reported a huge rise in tourism numbers from last year. The first...
Astounding 32% Growth in Foreign Direct Investment in Panama
What does it mean when a small country like Panama sees a dramatic uptick in foreign investment after years of solid gains? It appears the smart money knows where to go. Panama is the only country in Central America seeing increases of this...