News, Information, Articles and Reviews for Panama, Real Estate and Travel
Posted in About Panama, The Panama Canal, Tourist attractions on Dec 15th, 2008
One of the largest man-made canals in the world is the Panama Canal. This canal connects the Pacific Ocean with the Atlantic Ocean. Its construction, although one of the most difficult undertakings, helped replace the traditional route via the Southernmost tip of South America. That route, via Cape Horn and the Drake Passage, proved to [...]
Posted in Information, Places in Panama on Nov 25th, 2008
Situated 15 miles from Panama City, the Tocumen International Airport is the largest airport in Panama, and currently the busiest airport in Central America, Tocumen utilizes only two runways. Daily flights to 26 major international destinations are processed through this airport.
The airport’s cargo area once served as the original airport location back during its 1947 [...]
Posted in Chiriqui, Places in Panama, Travel in Panama on Nov 21st, 2008
Boquete is the quintessential retirement and tourist destination in the Republic of Panama. Unlike the coastal plains and lower lying regions, Boquete is situated at an elevated altitude which in turn leads to a milder, mountain like climate. Boquete has been referred to as the little Switzerland of Central America.
Boquete is surrounded by pure, pristine [...]
Posted in Information, News in Panama on Nov 16th, 2008
Although it can be said that Panama’s environment is much safer than most Latin American countries, recent events of the past months bore witness to foreign victims of violent crimes. Thus, the question regarding how truly safe it is for foreigners living in Panama is thrust back into limelight.
I recall a recent conversation with a [...]
Posted in News in Panama on Nov 11th, 2008
Panama is enjoying the ongoing effects of a well established and profitable tourism boom. This takes the form of eco tourism, as well as the various historical and cultural attractions that this unique country has to offer.
The majority of tourists entering Panama over the last year have been via the country’s international Tocumen Airport in [...]
Posted in Retire in Panama on Nov 10th, 2008
There are a number of factors, make retiring in Panama worth investigating. Panama has so much more to offer than merely being a strategically placed country with a canal. The authorities in Panama have embraced foreign investment from a tourism as well as real estate position, and have develop incentives for retirees considering making Panama [...]
Posted in Fishing on Nov 8th, 2008
Panama has countless opportunities of fishing and sailing, due to its classic geographical nature and location. One has the choice of the more Caribbean Sea or the tropical blue ocean of the Pacific, to the south of Panama.
There are a number of options where one can go fishing for the prize catch of a blue [...]
Posted in History of Panama, Tourist attractions on Nov 7th, 2008
Panama is jam packed with historical tales, from the indigenous native Indian people, to the early settlement and exploration of the Spanish explorers and the subsequent pirate raids and attacks. Panama has numerous ruins and museums to communicate these times and events to those looking for an understanding of the development of this strategic country.
The [...]
Posted in Restuarants on Nov 7th, 2008
La Posta provides International cuisine, with freshly homemade bread from their wood burning oven, along with homemade pastas, and freshly supplied seafood. The prices are reasonable from average to the higher end, but the food, service and ambience is superior.
The elegance of the restaurant is kept in check by the dress code of smart casual, [...]
Posted in Shopping in Panama on Nov 6th, 2008
If one is going to Panama for the shopping experience, you will have to start with the Colon Trade Free Zone, the second largest trade free zone in the world after Hong Kong. This expansive area has products to suit each and every taste and budget, as well as being the Trading Example and Showcase [...]
