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When is the best time to visit Panama? Find out!

23/12/2017

International Retirement asks "Who would ever retire in Panama", find out!

Retire in Panama: In 1987, Panama’s government introduced the Pensionado Program. To this day, it’s one of the world’s most popular retiree residence...

04/07/2017

"Fresh off its crazy Canal expansion, Panama is Central America’s new travel star" — NyPost!

As far as drug-trafficking despots go, Gen. Manuel Noriega — who just died a little over a month ago — had tremendous taste in venue: The “bridge of the world, heart of the universe,” Panama. Sure,…

26/04/2017

The Bocas del Toro islands continue to be one of Panama's top destinations. Check it out in this amazing video! Credit go to David Zafra.

Discover the very best of Panamá with us! One week trip around Bocas del Toro and Panama City. Driving quads around the beach, exploring the jungle with kaya...

14/03/2017

"The wild jungle setting of this temperate, Latin American backwoods provides world-class birding and endless wildlife to discover"— Suzanne Morphet,The Globe and Mail, El Valle de Antón

The wild jungle setting of this temperate, Latin American backwoods provides world-class birding and endless wildlife to discover

18/12/2015

Praise for Panama continues! "One of the fastest-growing economies in Latin America, Panama is on the cusp of becoming a hot luxury travel spot."

With new hotels, a budding food scene, top shopping and tropical surroundings, this country is on the cusp of being the next big destination. Forbes Travel Guide tells you why you should go now.

02/12/2015

Bocas del Toro is No. 1 on Travel & Leisure's Top Places to Travel in 2016!

"The latest idyllic spot to emerge on travelers’ lists is Bocas del Toro, an archipelago made up of nine islands and hundreds of cays and islets. "

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The latest idyllic spot to emerge on travelers’ lists is Bocas del Toro, an archipelago made up of nine islands and hundreds of cays and islets.

19/11/2015

The Day After Festival 2016 Official Trailer!

Tickets & Information at http://dayafter.com Uniting thousands of dance music lovers from around the globe, now's the time to plan your escape to the tropica...

06/10/2015

Have you heard of the Official Segway® Panama Tours? An exciting way to see Panama, check it out here!

Enjoy a different and fun way to experience the top attractions of Panama City and nearby. All our tours include a special guide, Segway training, helmets, headsets, a bottle of water and poncho.

11/08/2015

Panama is one of Condé Nast Traveler's Top 10 Places to visit this summer!

"Why now: When the Panama Canal celebrated its centennial on August 15, 2014, the country partied for greater reason than the success of that maritime shortcut; Panama as a whole has managed to become an attraction to travel to and not just through. It’s an aviation hub for Central America, and an easy connection for continuing travel to South America."

Why now: When the Panama Canal celebrated its centennial on August 15, 2014, the country partied for greater reason than the success of that maritime shortcut; Panama as a whole has managed to become an attraction to travel to and not just through. It’s an aviation hub for Central America, and an ea…

04/08/2015

"Panama City’s Casco Viejo Cleans Up Nicely" —The New York Times on Casco Viejo!

Once ridden with gangs and crime, the Panamanian neighborhood now attracts stylish tourists.

24/06/2015

"The Happiest Countries in the World" Guess which country is top of the list again? Panama!

Panama tops the ranking of the world's happiest countries for the second year in a row, according to a new report.

16/06/2015

Panama continues to stand out for business and travel! "As the gateway to a regional fashion market worth $150 billion and a hub connecting 600 million people, there is more to Panama than meets the eye."

As the gateway to a regional fashion market worth $150 billion and a hub connecting 600 million people, there is more to Panama than meets the eye.

01/06/2015

Direct flights to San Fransciso from Panama coming September 17th! Panama—the hub of the Americas!

"Copa will offer one daily round-trip flight to its hub in Panama City starting Sept. 17. The airline will use Boeing 737-800 jets on the route, which will become Copa's twelfth to the United States."

Panama's Copa Airlines is pushing ahead with its U.S. expansion, announcing new service to San Francisco. Copa will offer one daily round-trip flight to its hub in Panama City starting Sept. 17. The airline

28/05/2015

"How to Succeed in Business in the Best Country for Expat Entrepreneurs" (Panama!) - WSJ

Looking for the ideal place to start a business? Fancy an expat adventure? Entrepreneur Kathleen Peddicord has the answer, and provides tips for finding the best startup venue.

25/05/2015

Check it out! Brilliant photo of Panama's thunderstorms in action at the Panama Canal!

This photo from the gCaptain archives was submitted by Eric Miller and was taken by John Dunaway, 2nd mate of the 8,000 DWT US Flagged heavy lift...

22/05/2015

Panama City's Skyline ranked as #18 most impressive in the world, only 1 of 3 from all of Latin America!
"To rank skylines, Emporis looks at completed skyscrapers (40 floors or more) and high-rises (12 to 39 floors), and assigns each building a point value based on its floor count. Taller buildings receive significantly higher values."

Based on the number and height of buildings in cities around the world.

18/05/2015

Did you know? Panama has many historical treasures! "Wreck discovered in Panama identified as Spanish ship from 1681 treasure fleet"

It is not every day that a team of divers and investigators stumbles upon the wreck of a 17th century Spanish merchant ship. The Encarnación (‘ Incarnation’) was part of a fleet of Merchan

15/05/2015

Can you believe it? We can! "The Panama Canal Gets Grander" - Time

More than a century after it was built, the waterway grows to take bigger ships

23/03/2015

Panama—One of the "5 Best Places to Retire Abroad for Top-Notch Health Care"!

In International Living's Annual Global Retirement Index 2015, healthcare is one of the eight categories taken into account to find the best retirement havens in the world. Here are the five countries that received the top scores in the healthcare ca...

17/03/2015

Panama has it all! "Whether you’re looking to chill out for a while in the surf haven, Santa Catalina, or live in the metropolis of Panama City, Panama makes for a great escape."

Find Yourself in These 5 Affordable Countries Feeling restless and eager to live abroad? Living in a foreign country can seem intimidating and expensive, but these five locations are affordable and full of culture. Learn about yourself and how other people live in one of these destinations that will…

12/02/2015

Panama is one of Forbes Top Foreign Retirement Havens for 2015!

"Long a fixture on foreign retirement lists, Panama offers a Florida-like experience at a steep discount. Government policies offer financial breaks to retirees, including no tax on foreign income and discounts for seniors. Health care is top rate and cheap. Favored sites include Boquete (pictured), a small town in the highlands with a cooler climate and lots of U.S. expats, and the amenities of Panama City, the capital. It's a quick hop back to the States."

Forbes list of 20 venues abroad consider costs, medical care, climate

04/02/2015

Just Updated! "The Press: What They're Saying about Panama as a Tourism Destination"

Lonely Planet's Pick of Top New Travel Experiences of 2015, "Is Panama the Next Hot Spot for EDM Festivals?", Billboard, 2015, CNN: "Top 11 Places to Visit in 2014", "Panama City, Mixing Global and Local Flavors", New York Times. 2014.

03/02/2015

TIP—This is Panama!

"Panama, in short, is a country unleashed with a fervor and approach matched by few other developing nations. Its waters are clean. Half of Panama’s natural forests are still standing. The air is clear. Incomes, home values, and business starts are rising. The rate of unemployment is among the lowest in the world. "

A rising star in Central America has a rare opportunity: to develop in a way that respects its land, water, and people.

29/01/2015

"Expats in Paradise" — BBC

"A decade ago, Panama City was simply a stopover for retirees looking for an easy retirement on nearby beaches, but today it’s the Panamanian capital’s rapidly expanding tax-friendly business environment that’s drawing expat executives to expand their firm’s Latin American presence. "

No longer just a destination for retirees, expats are finding opportunity in fast-growing Latin American crossroads city

27/01/2015

Biomuseo, Panamá named one of 2015 top new travel experiences by Lonely Planet!

"Panama: With its disjointed structure and bright, bold design, Panama’s new biodiversity museum is unmistakably the work of renowned architect Frank Gehry. The BioMuseo, which opened in October, showcases Panama’s geological and biological evolution over the last three million years.

Photograph: Ludovic Maisant/Alamy"

From ice caves to zip lines, Lonely Planet has selected this year’s best new travel experiences around the world

26/01/2015

"House Hunting in ... Panama"—The New York Times

Panama’s housing market is doing well, according to agents, with a steady influx of foreign buyers looking for high-end properties, many of them from the United States.