(Panama Gringo) Thinking of buying real estate in Panama? This posts gives a concise summary of the purchasing process. *Laws are always changing, so make sure you work closely with your real estate agent and lawyer during the purchasing process. 1. Qualifications for buying real estate. The Panamanian constitution says that when it comes to buying real estate in … [Read more...]
Panama Highlands lowcost lifestyle
(International Living Magazine)So many interesting things to do—so little time… Living in Panama for only six months of each year is simply not enough for my husband, Gary, and me. Even though we are retired, each and every day in Panama could be filled to the brim with activities, if we so choose. We live in the Chiriquí province, an area that’s chock-full of fun, … [Read more...]
How to catch a taxi in Panama
(Panama Gringo) Navigating public transportation can be a challenge wherever you are. Add to that the language and cultural barriers sometimes present, and figuring out taxi services in Panama can be a real pain. The key to figuring out taxis in Panama is understanding the basic rules of the transportation system and expecting the unexpected. This Panama taxi guide will help … [Read more...]
The New Status of La Chorrera
(Prensa.com) The current image of the district of La Chorrera is not even a shadow of what it was this popular area of the country in the early twentieth century. Dirt roads, mud houses and thatched roofs made up the landscape of what is now known as the Avenue of the Americas, the main commercial artery. Over time this picture was disappearing to make way for growth in … [Read more...]
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Panama Starter Kit from Live and Invest Overseas Panama is one of the world's top retirement havens...an international tax haven...and a global banking center. Its pensionado program of special benefits for foreign retirees is the Gold Standard. As a foreign resident, you can pay zero local tax. Panama is one of the best places in the world right now to start a … [Read more...]