(International Living) Panama is well known for its friendly people and laid-back, easy-going approach to life. Family is more important than deadlines or business trips. I remember, back in the States, a familiar refrain: “Our dad was never around when we were growing up—he had to work hard to send us to college.” I never hear that here. In this low-cost, high-value … [Read more...]
New Panama Fast Track Residency Option
(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...]
Las Tablas, Panama
(International Living) The bargain-beautiful Panama International Living has known about for years is alive and well…especially in Las Tablas. A small, colonial town, Las Tablas differs from hot retirement destinations like Panama City or Boquete. It’s in an area surrounded by farms and ranches, and that makes the climate, the landscapes, and the people unique. The … [Read more...]
Panama Film Festival Schedule
(Arco Properties) Three days to go! and Casco Viejo will be the heart of all the red carpet galas for the International Film Festival Panama. Businesses are offering great packages like Clementinas: with your movie ticket enjoy their pre cocktail. Reserve for dinner and enjoy their valet parking and golf cart pick up/ drop off to the National Theatre. Can´t think of … [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...]