Panama News
Panama Explores a New Path for Cobre Panamá. Why It Could Be One of the Country’s Biggest Economic Decisions in Years
Panama may be approaching one of its most important economic decisions since the closure of the Cobre Panamá mine in 2023. Although no final agreement has been reached, the government is evaluating new ways to potentially restart operations ...
Bocas del Toro Continues to Shine as Tourism Growth Brings New Attention to Panama’s Caribbean Paradise
Bocas del Toro is emerging as a top summer 2026 destination for US travelers, and the same qualities driving that tourism growth, island beauty, easy access, and a laid-back Caribbean pace, are exactly what’s fueling growing interest in the archipelago’s real estate.
Los Mininos Cat Sanctuary in Boquete: The Quiet Work of Caring for Cats Who Had Nowhere Else to Go
When Judy arrived in Boquete in 2003, she did not come to Panama to start a cat sanctuary. She came with one suitcase of clothes, her computer, her cameras, and two cats. After years in corporate America, she was ready for a life tha...
Chiriquí’s Road Boom: 25 Projects Are Reshaping Access to Boquete, David, and the Coast
Panama’s Ministry of Public Works is running 25 road projects across Chiriquí, from a nearly finished beach road at La Barqueta to a coffee-country route pushing into Boquete’s highlands, work that stands to improve access and property appeal across the province.
Panama’s Real Estate Sweet Spot Is $180,000 to $300,000, and It’s Not Slowing Down
Panama’s $180,000 to $300,000 property segment is outperforming the rest of the market in 2026, with sales up 30% year over year and rents climbing as new construction commands a growing price premium.
These Three Panama City Neighborhoods Are Outpacing Every Other Property Market Right Now
Costa del Este, San Francisco, and El Cangrejo are leading Panama City’s property price growth in 2026, each driven by a different kind of demand, from family-friendly planning to rental yield to walkable lifestyle appeal.
Panama’s Investor Residency Program Just Had Its Best Year Yet, and Real Estate Is Doing Almost All the Work
Panama’s Qualified Investor residency program pulled in $113.6 million over the past year, and real estate now accounts for 87.3% of all certificates issued, the clearest sign yet of how central property has become to Panama’s investment appeal.
Why Retirees and Investors Are Choosing Panama Over Europe Right Now
As Europe scales back its Golden Visa programs, Panama’s fast, tax-friendly Qualified Investor and Pensionado programs are drawing more retirees and investors than ever, and Panama just ranked the world’s best country for expats two years running.
Panama Just Landed the World’s Biggest Coffee Event. Here’s Why It’s a Bigger Deal Than It Sounds
Panama will host World of Coffee, the world’s largest coffee industry event, for the first time in Latin America, a bet on Geisha coffee’s global reputation that puts Boquete back in the international spotlight.
Panama Wants to Create More Towns Like Boquete. Here’s the New Law Behind It
Panama’s new Law 541 creates a certification path for communities to become official tourism destinations, aiming to replicate towns like Boquete’s success elsewhere in the country.
Panama Says the Hard Part Is Over. Here’s What Two Years Under Mulino Actually Changed
Panama’s president just gave his two-year progress report. Here’s what it actually means for jobs, healthcare, cost of living, and everyday life on the ground.