(International Living) If youâre looking to retire or move abroadâbut would like to find new ways to make moneyâyou may want to consider getting involved in tourism in Panama. (And even if youâre not looking to work here, you sure can prepare to enjoy the many new and exciting offerings as a tourist in Panama.) Panamaâs tourism sector is experiencing a rapid recovery from … [Read more...]
Ay Carmela! New Restaurant in Casco Viejo
(Arco Properties) Casco Antiguo Panama. Run by Gonzalo, his lovely wife Vani and their partner Patricia GĂłmez, Ay! Carmela just opened its doors this week in Casco Viejo. It is located at the groundfloor of Casa Antigua, next to Luna`s Castle on 9th Street and BAvenue, just coming up the ramp. The place is cute and has great sandwiches!. They`ll open for breakfast, … [Read more...]
Organic Grocery Shopping in Casco Viejo, Panama
(Arco Properties) Panama has slowly gotten into the âorganicâ wave. Little by little, small farms are getting their connections and productions worked out and they`re reaching Casco Viejo! This past month, I`ve been keeping an eye out for good products and services. Here are my favorites! Culantro Rojo Culantro Rojo: Season vegetables, goat cheese, cacao, borojo … [Read more...]
Preparing for the Panama Jazz Festival 2012
(Arco Properties) Lunch with Panamanian Grammy Award winner Danilo PĂ©rez is an experience on its own. He is full of energy and information, but most of it all, I always end up loving Panama a bit more after talking to him. I didn`t know, for example, that Panama was one of the countries that had more âmusicians per capitaâ contributing significantly to jazz. At every Panama … [Read more...]
Buy a Panama City, Panama Apartment for $50,000
(International Living) Three to five years ago was boom time in Panama City for luxury property. Some condos listed at $2,000 to $3,000 a square meter. (Thatâs about $185 to $280 a square foot.) You can still find plenty of luxury property for sale hereâŠbut oversupply and decreased demand have had the expected effect. The bargain property market, the one aimed more at … [Read more...]