Panama Launches “Anfitrion del Mundo,” Its New Country Brand
Panama launched its country brand, “Panama, Anfitrion del Mundo,” on August 26, 2026. The five pillars, the reported cost, and the plan to make it law.
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The Panama Property Tax Calculator: What You’ll Actually Owe Every Year, by Price Bracket
Panama’s property tax runs on two official DGI rate tables, one for primary residences and one for investment properties. Here’s exactly what you’d owe at $150,000, $300,000, $500,000, $750,000, and $1,000,000, plus the registration step and early-payment discount that actually determine your bill.
Nearly 84,000 People Move Out of Multidimensional Poverty in Panama
Panama’s Ministry of Economy and Finance reports that 83,949 people left multidimensional poverty between 2022 and 2025, dropping the national rate from 14.7% to 12.4%. Here’s the quiet, official-source story behind the numbers, including a rural electrification push that reached 3,407 homes.
Bocas del Toro Just Beat Panama City on Hotel Occupancy, Here’s Why That Matters for Buyers
New PROMTUR data built on a nearly tripled hotel sample shows Bocas del Toro leading Panama in hotel occupancy at 70.4%, ahead of Panama City’s 67%. Here’s why the region is outperforming the capital, what it means for rental property buyers, and a real Red Frog Beach Resort listing that fits the trend.
Panama’s New-Home Tax Break Just Got Tied to a New Airbnb Tax, Here’s What That Means for You
Panama’s committee just paused the ITBI new-home tax exemption bill, tying it to a new 7% digital platform tax on Netflix, Uber, and Amazon, and a separate 10% lodging tax on Airbnb. Here’s what’s confirmed, what’s still being debated, and what it means for buyers and short-term rental hosts right now.
More Canadians Are Leaving Canada – And Panama Is Making a Strong Case
A record 120,640 Canadians left the country in 2025, and housing costs, taxes, and immigration frustration are among the top reasons. Here’s why a growing share are choosing Panama, what the Qualified Investor Visa and territorial tax system mean for Canadian buyers, and how the cost of living actually compares between the two countries.
Nearly 2,000 Retirees a Year Are Choosing Panama’s Pensionado Visa
Panama’s Pensionado Visa approved a record 1,917 applications in 2024 at a 97% approval rate. Here’s what the $1,000-a-month pension requirement (or $750 with a qualifying property purchase) actually gets you, including permanent residency from day one and Law 6 discounts on healthcare, transportation, and dining.
The “Panama-David Train” Won’t Reach David for Years, But It’s Already Reshaping Panama Oeste
Despite its “Panamá-David” name, Phase 1 of Panama’s new rail project stops at Divisa, not David. Its real centerpiece is a dry port and free trade zone in Capira tied to the Canal Railway, Corozal, and Balboa port, meaning the earliest real estate impact will land in Panama Oeste, not Chiriquí.
Pedasí and Playa Venao Are 30 Minutes Apart and Nothing Alike: Two Investment Theses on the Azuero Coast
Pedasí and Playa Venao sit 30 minutes apart on Panama’s Azuero coast but serve completely different buyers. Here’s how the two markets actually compare on price, infrastructure, and return profile, plus what a new branded five-star development in Venao signals about where that market is headed.
Getting a Mortgage in Panama as a Foreign Buyer
Last updated: August 2026 Foreign buyers can qualify for a mortgage in Panama, but the process differs from applying for a home loan in many other countries. Residency status, income source, credit history, available funds, and the selected ...
Panama Just Made It Easier to Open a Bank Account From Abroad, Here’s What Changed for Expats
Panama’s Superintendency of Banks issued Agreement 1-2026, formalizing digital ID verification and geolocation for remote bank account opening. Here’s what it means for expats still abroad, a simple guide to opening an account under the new rules, and how far Panama’s banking system has come since the days when moving money from the US could take days.
Tocumen Airport Is Adding 10 New Gates and Rebuilding Both Runways, and It’s Aiming for 30 Million Passengers a Year
Tocumen International Airport is adding 10 new boarding gates in a $220 million terminal expansion and rebuilding both of its runways in a $56.9 million project, part of a broader push toward 30 million annual passengers by 2030 that strengthens the connectivity every region of Panama depends on.