(International Living Magazine) There are thousands of expats living in Panama: Americans, Canadians, Europeans, and many more from around the globe, who come here for the beautiful weather, the tropical beaches, low cost of living, and because Panama makes it easy to start a business. Add to that a stable banking sector, the fact that Panama has the fastest growing economy … [Read more...]
Panama Relocation Tour
(Liveforlessinpanama.com) 7 day 6 night OR 5 day 6 night ALL INCLUSIVE Relocation & Retirement Tour will introduce you to the inexpensive and wonderful lifestyle available to you in Panama. You’ll pay one flat fee for the Tour which will include all ground transportation, lodging, and meals during the Official Tour You’ll learn what life would be like living in … [Read more...]
Finding the best bank for expats in Panama
(The Panama Gringo) If you’re an expat deciding which bank to go with in Panama can be difficult. First off, it is important to remember that virtually every business in Panama runs at a Panamanian pace and from a Panamanian point of view. Even with the big name banks, don’t expect American style service – you are, after all, in Panama. The sooner you get used to this fact, the … [Read more...]
Panama Hospitals: What’s the Quality of Panama’s Hospitals?
(Panama Gringo) When traveling to or deciding to call yourself an expat in a foreign country, the quality of hospitals can be very important. As Central America is considered to be a third-world region of the world it could be easy to assume the hospitals are on the same level of quality. From my experience as an expat in Panama City, I can tell you that this is not the case … [Read more...]
5 Great Places to Retire in Panama
(USNews.com) Despite its small size, Panama offers a number of diverse lifestyle options to people interested in retiring overseas. There are appealing retirement choices for people with a variety of priorities and lifestyle preferences, ranging from the cosmopolitan capital to the coast and including beachfront and cooler mountain climes. There are also good options for … [Read more...]