(PRweb) On May 16th, Panamanian President Ricardo Martinelli signed Executive Order 343 (http://www.gacetaoficial.gob.pa/pdfTemp/27038/37901.pdf) into law, creating an expedited path to residency for foreign nationals. Executive Order 343 Creates New “Immediate Permanent Resident” Status for Qualified Foreign Nationals Former U.S. Congressman Robert Bauman – reporting on … [Read more...]
Live in Panama’s Highlands from $800 a Month
(International Living) “Buenas,” he says, nodding his head as he rides past. Leathery tan on a face framed by a worn cowboy hat, he’s the very picture of a Marlboro Man. Except he’s Panamanian. I’m sitting in an ancient Lada Niva—a Russian 4×4 made for rugged terrain. We’ve stopped so our cowboy (and his herd of cows) can pass safely. It’s a chance to take in the view… In … [Read more...]
Panama real estate bargains still can be found, if you know where to look.
(International Living) I’m sad to report that most visitors to Panama never leave the capital city. But if you’re willing to look beyond the city skyline, a world of choice awaits. This is a country roughly the size of South Carolina, so you needn’t go far to find idyllic mountain, beach, and valley hideaways with a “so close, yet so far away” feel. Whether you’re looking … [Read more...]
Expat couple calls Panama their new home
(International Living) Other expats thought we were crazy. Six months ago we moved to Panama. We knew that we didn’t want to live in a gated community. For us, it just made more sense to live among the locals where we could immerse ourselves in the culture and get to know everyone. We also hoped it would help improve our Spanish by forcing us to talk to our neighbors. The … [Read more...]
Santa Fe: A Great New Neighborhood in Panama’s Mountains
(International Living) I’m sipping rich coffee—just poured from a French press—when it happens. A white horse ambles by, no rider or groom in sight. Behind him, there appears another…his chestnut brother. Single file they clippety-clop into focus. Behind the horses is a sweet-peach A-frame with a tiny wooden balcony. Two village boys in stylish Bermuda shorts come into view … [Read more...]