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Panama Special Reports
FAQs About Life, Panama | Panama Special Report
If you’re considering a move to Panama—especially if you’re still determining whether or not the country is an ideal fit for you—you likely have an immense list of questions.
To be able to make an informed decision, you’ll want to know about cost of living, climate, infrastructure, safety, quality of life, public transportation, visas and residency, health care, and many other factors.
This kind of in-depth insight isn’t always easy to find with a Google search. That’s why we compiled a list of frequently asked questions from our readers about life in the Hub of the Americas.
This report features information gained from boots-on-the-ground experience in Panama and answers some of the most pressing questions would-be retirees to Panama have, including how to import pets, the particulars of gun ownership, owning real estate as a foreigner, incentives for foreign investment in Panama, the best places to live for a drier climate, whether learning Spanish is necessary, shopping opportunities, how the country is coping with the global financial crisis, and many others.
By the time you’ve finished reading, you’ll understand why Panama is the preferred offshore haven of tens of thousands of expats and retirees…
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Panama Special Reports
Panama’s Best Hiking Destinations | Panama Special Report
There’s no better place than Panama for those who love to connect with nature through hiking.
This tiny country boasts mountains, a volcano, craters, valleys, jungles, rainforest, waterfalls, rivers, lakes, and more—and many have easily-accessible hiking trails.
Panama is the second most biodiverse nation in Central America, home to 940 bird species, 10,000 plant varieties, and over 200 kinds of mammals, as well as 125 species that don’t exist anywhere else in the world.
The Panamanian government wants to boost the tourism industry, and is developing projects designed to make the Isthmus more attractive for tourists. There are more opportunities than ever to explore Panama’s great outdoors.
There are trails for every experience and comfort level throughout the country… from paved paths in Panama City’s metropolitan park to the demanding, six- to eight-hour climb up Volcán Barú.
This guide gives you insight into Panama’s top hiking spots, filling you in on everything you need to know to enjoy a day on the trail, including how to arrive, what to expect from the hike, and any advice you need to know to make your adventure a success.
From Panama City to Boquete, El Valle de Antón to La Yeguada, Cerro Picacho, and others, learn about Panama’s best places to lose yourself in nature…
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Panama Special Reports
Panama’s Best Hiking Destinations | Panama Special Report Copy
There’s no better place than Panama for those who love to connect with nature through hiking.
This tiny country boasts mountains, a volcano, craters, valleys, jungles, rainforest, waterfalls, rivers, lakes, and more—and many have easily-accessible hiking trails.
Panama is the second most biodiverse nation in Central America, home to 940 bird species, 10,000 plant varieties, and over 200 kinds of mammals, as well as 125 species that don’t exist anywhere else in the world.
The Panamanian government wants to boost the tourism industry, and is developing projects designed to make the Isthmus more attractive for tourists. There are more opportunities than ever to explore Panama’s great outdoors.
There are trails for every experience and comfort level throughout the country… from paved paths in Panama City’s metropolitan park to the demanding, six- to eight-hour climb up Volcán Barú.
This guide gives you insight into Panama’s top hiking spots, filling you in on everything you need to know to enjoy a day on the trail, including how to arrive, what to expect from the hike, and any advice you need to know to make your adventure a success.
From Panama City to Boquete, El Valle de Antón to La Yeguada, Cerro Picacho, and others, learn about Panama’s best places to lose yourself in nature…
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10 Best Places To Retire In Panama
What we love about Panama is the sheer diversity of lifestyle options the country has to offer… from First-World city living to absolutely off-grid ruggedness, from rustic country living to upscale beach communities… this country has something to suit just about everyone…
Let’s take a tour, starting in the city and moving our way westward to Panama’s wild interior…
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Get Started, Panama, Retirement & Lifestyle
2022-2023 Panama Letter Index
Interested in retiring to Panama? Want to know more about what Panama has to offer?
We scoured the country to identify Panama’s Top 10 Retirement Destinations For this new edition of the Panama Letter Index.
This Index is a comprehensive guide to the 10 places in Panama you should be looking at for retirement. We handpicked these places and then organized, graded, and ranked them using the criteria we think are most important to retirees, like Cost Of Living, Health Care, Ease Of Access, and more.
Panama offers a vast diversity of lifestyle options, from first-world city living to off-grid ruggedness, rustic country lifestyles to upscale beach communities. The Panama Letter Index is your roadmap to discovering that diversity and filtering the options according to what suits you best.
Settle in now to discover our top 10 picks for retirement in Panama.
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Home Conference Kits, Panama
2022 Panama Home Conference Kit
Our Panama Home Conference Kit is the most in-depth resource that you’ll find anywhere about living, retiring, investing, or doing business in Panama. This massive kit contains every presentation made during our recent Live and Invest in Panama Conference, including panels with some of the top experts and expats who have years of experience in the country.
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Offshore & Taxes, Panama, Panama Special Reports, Real Estate & Investing
Banking In Panama – Where And How To Open Your Account
Offshore & Taxes, Panama, Panama Special Reports, Real Estate & InvestingBanking In Panama – Where And How To Open Your Account
Panama is Central America’s preeminent banking destination. Its thriving banking sector has fueled the growth of the country’s economy and attracted dozens of international banks from around the globe. Of the 75 banks currently operating in the country, 2 are state-owned, 47 have general licenses, and 26 have international licenses.
Why Panama, you ask?
For starters, the country boasts strong regulatory oversight that maintains the stability of the banking system, and banks tend to stay afloat during periods of economic turmoil. Favorable tax incentives and high certificate of deposit (CD) rates draw in a constant flow of cash from foreign individuals and entities. On top of that, there are several laws in place that help ensure the privacy of clients. Together these factors contribute to Panama’s appeal as an offshore banking haven.
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Get Started, Offshore & Taxes, Panama Special Reports, Retirement & Lifestyle
The Definitive Guide To Taxes In Panama
Get Started, Offshore & Taxes, Panama Special Reports, Retirement & LifestyleThe Definitive Guide To Taxes In Panama
In this Panama Special Report, we cover the topic of doing taxes in Panama, including an exclusive on doing business in Panama and an entrepreneurs tax obligations.
Panama offers a variety of tax advantages to investors, entrepreneurs, and retirees–the problem is that most people don’t know what they are or how to apply them properly. In this special report, we drill down on all of your options, including they will affect your U.S. tax liability. If you are living, working, or doing business in Panama, this is a must read report.
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Offshore & Taxes, Panama Special Reports, Real Estate & Investing
Starting A Restaurant Business In Panama
Offshore & Taxes, Panama Special Reports, Real Estate & InvestingStarting A Restaurant Business In Panama
From its inception, the Isthmus of Panama has attracted merchants the world over, all eager to turn a profit in this land of opportunity. Like immigrants everywhere, they brought their cultures and customs along with them, and nowhere has this been more apparent than in Panama’s dynamic and ever-evolving food-biz landscape.
It’s been over a century since the Panama Canal opened its locks to world commerce. In that time, waves of arrivals have contributed to the melting pot of cuisines we see in the country today, from Chinese chow mein to Jamaican jerk and some of the best pizza you’ll find outside of Italy. In the last decade, give or take a few years, Panama City has morphed into a must-experience foodie destination for gourmands of all stripes, with street food and fine-dining options to tempt the most demanding palates.
In this special report, we explore the country’s landscape through its food, seeing it through the eyes of the restaurateurs who are bringing the flavors of the world to our doorstep. We’ll check out good eats from Panama City out to the beaches and up to the mountain towns… and take a peek behind the kitchen doors of those intrepid entrepreneurs—some expat, others local—with the business chops to make their living one plate (or coffee cup) at a time.
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Aguadulce, Panama
Many people only know Aguadulce as that annoying little town along the Pan-American Highway where traffic becomes congested… And it’s true—but it’s a misconception that traffic is all there is to this town. The other misconception is that Aguadulce’s only attraction is the Spanish-colonial architecture. There’s so much more…
Aguadulce’s history is mysterious… It was known as “la tierra de la sal y el azúcar” (the land of salt and sugar) during the late 18th century and was baptized as San Juan Bautista de Aguadulce around the same time.
The Aguadulceña community takes great pride in their cultural history and its importance to the country. The small town preserves several cultural landmarks that the now Ministry of Culture proclaimed important to Panama’s national heritage in 2017…
One is the Museum of Salt and Sugar, with its colonial architecture and canary yellow façade. For a nominal fee, you can look at pre-Colombian artifacts, historical documents, photographs, as well as the origins of the sugar industry. Another iconic building is the Eduardo Pedreschi Municipal Palace. Built in 1925, it’s named after the Italian architect who designed many of the important buildings in the city.
Currently, Aguadulce is restoring, improving, and repairing important city structures, with many visible renovation projects like Parque 19 de Octubre, directly across the street from the historic San Juan Bautista Church.
If you enjoy fresh air and sunshine (with some rain mixed in), Aguadulce is a great place to live, with an abundance of outdoor activities to do here… limited only by your imagination and abilities.
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Albrook and Clayton, Panama City, Panama
In this Panama Special Report, we bring you the areas of Albrook and Clayton, Panama City.
Both Albrook and Clayton originated as part of the Panama Canal Zone. The infrastructure and neighborhoods were built by U.S. engineers to be used by the U.S. armed forces. When the U.S. government turned the Panama Canal over to the Panamanians 10 years ago, Clayton and Albrook came as part of the package. In the decade since, these two communities have developed into quiet, peaceful residential areas with parks, single-family homes, some of the best schools in Panama, and small retail areas. Perfect if you’re relocating with a family but very appealing, too, if you’re just looking for a more suburban experience.
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Amador Causeway, Panama City, Panama
In this Panama Special Report, we tour Panama’s Causeway in Amador, a former U.S. military outpost and Canal Zone recreation area that is today enjoying a multi-million dollar makeover.
The Amador Causeway has a long and winding history tied to the construction of the Panama Canal and the nearly 100-year occupation of the Canal Zone by U.S. military forces. Used first as a military base, Amador was later repurposed as a sprawling recreation area for the exclusive use of U.S. military personnel and their families. Languishing in neglect since the 1999 handover dictated by the Torrijos-Carter Treaty that returned the land to Panama, the Causeway is today the focus of an ambitious plan to transform it into a five-star residential community whose key feature, a cruise-ship terminal, will rival ports of call throughout the Americas.
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Belize, Get Started, Overseas Haven Reports, Retirement & Lifestyle
Ambergris Caye, Belize | Overseas Haven Report
Belize, Get Started, Overseas Haven Reports, Retirement & LifestyleAmbergris Caye, Belize | Overseas Haven Report
Belize has much to offer beyond its rain forest interior, including one of the world’s best choices for a new life by the sea, la isla bonita Ambergris Caye.
This small haven in the Caribbean, is surrounded by vibrantly turquoise waters and skirted on its eastern side by the longest barrier and reef in the Western Hemisphere.
Living on Ambergris, you’d wake up to the gentle lapping of waves onto pristine white-sand beaches just outside your window and the faint crash of the ocean in the distance, breaking against the second longest coral reef in the world…
Ambergris Caye’s San Pedro Town is now also a bustling tourist destination with world-class restaurants, great night life, a broad variety of activities and pastimes.
Belize is English-speaking, uses the common law system, has a stable government, and is part of the British Commonwealth and of Caricom (Caribbean Community).
Ambergris is not only one of the best places to think about spending time, but also, right now, a top investment option. This is a closing window to take a position in advance of all this big-deal infrastructure… which will lead to more tourists, more residents, and higher property values.
Ambergris… a true meeting place of cultures. She stands somewhat apart from the mainland in her self-expression and lifestyle, and embodies one of those cultures that truly has it all.
On this small island, the passion and vitality of Latin American culture and music can be experienced alongside most of the comforts and business facilities of the Western world, melded all the while with the laid-back and welcoming vibe of the Caribbean.
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Antigua, Guatemala | Overseas Haven Report
Get Started, Guatemala, Overseas Haven Reports, Retirement & LifestyleAntigua, Guatemala | Overseas Haven Report
This Overseas Haven Report features Antigua, Guatemala, the overlooked colonial city in the heart of Central America with plenty to offer the would-be foreign retiree. A few of the city’s main draws include various cost lifestyle options, tax advantages, little to no humidity, entertainment, and even affordable real estate.
Antigua combines a moderate cost of living, moderate climate, good food, old-world charm, friendly people, lots of culture, and engaging activities to create a vibrant and welcoming community for expats seeking solace and tranquility from the lunacy of the modern world.
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Balboa, La Boca, and Amador Causeway, Panama City, Panama
Get Started, Panama Special Reports, Retirement & LifestyleBalboa, La Boca, and Amador Causeway, Panama City, Panama
In this Panama Special Report, we bring you the areas of Balboa, La Boca, and Amador Causeway, all located within Panama City.
Only a few miles away from the hustle and bustle, the bright lights, and the hectic honking of cab horns, brings you to what used to be considered the Canal Zone. You know you’ve entered this area when on one side you see multicolored storage containers stacked one on top of the other, like a Lego village, while on the opposite side of the street you see boxy, tan-colored old military barracks and government buildings.
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Belize, VIP
Belize Circle
Belize qualifies as one of the best places in the world to hang your hat.
It’s a tax haven, a banking haven, and a top investment haven. This under-the-radar, sand-fringed, English-speaking country in the Caribbean also offers a warm climate…an affordable cost of living…lifestyle options from sandy beachfront to quiet inland retreats… safety… stability… privacy… independence… freedom…
How can you enjoy eight free nights in this country… and save maybe tens of thousands of dollars on the purchase of your dream home at the beach…
All while launching the adventures of your lifetime in one of the world’s most beautiful, most tempting, most welcoming retirement, investment, and offshore havens?
This is paradise made easy. Your ultimate overseas retirement fully figured out and turn-key.
We call it Belize In A Box…
Come, escape to Belize…with our help.
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Belize, Get Started, Home Conference Kits, Retirement & Lifestyle
2023 Live And Invest In Belize Home Conference Kit
Belize, Get Started, Home Conference Kits, Retirement & Lifestyle2023 Live And Invest In Belize Home Conference Kit
Our Live and Invest in Belize Home Conference Kit is the most comprehensive resource out there and includes the all-new bundle of expert presentation recordings from our recent Live and Invest in Belize Conference.
That’s a total of 27 presentations detailing…
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- The best way to get the best deal on a rental or purchase…
- Your best options for health insurance in this country…
- How to open a bank account, for yourself or your business…
- The top residency visa options… and how to obtain them…
- Several itemized budgets for day-to-day living, for those with budgets big and small…
- Terms for borrowing locally for the purchase of real estate…
- Real-life tales of success from expats already living and doing business in this top emerging retirement and investment haven…
- A 6-month free trial subscription to Overseas Living Letter, the most straight-shooting, tell-it-like-it-is service available on the best-value destinations on the planet for lifestyle and retirement…
- And much, much more…
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Belize, Get Started, Retirement & Lifestyle
Belize Starter Kit
If Belize is on your radar (as we suggest it should be), here’s everything you need to take the first step toward realizing your dreams of a new life in this beautiful, English-speaking Caribbean nation.
We call it the “Belize Starter Kit.” Think of it as Belize 101, everything the would-be expat or retiree considering a new life in Belize needs to get started.
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Best of Panama’s Caribbean
Our Best of Panama’s Caribbean Coast Special Report is your beginners guide to finding the best opportunities on this side of the isthmus.
The Caribbean Coast of Panama is notoriously underdeveloped—a pro or a con depending on what kind of lifestyle you’re looking for. This side of the country’s infrastructure is basic at best, and, as a result, fewer foreigners have settled on Panama’s northern side. English is less generally spoken than on the Pacific side, though the touristy Bocas del Toro is an exception—here the high volume of visitors means most working in the service industry speak English, and many businesses are American or Canadian owned.
From the rugged but expat-popular Bocas del Toro islands in the far west to the colonial cities of Colón and Portobelo, the Caribbean options are few but varied. This report details Panama’s best options on the Caribbean…
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Get Started, Panama Special Reports, Real Estate & Investing
Complete Guide To Buying Property In Panama
Get Started, Panama Special Reports, Real Estate & InvestingComplete Guide To Buying Property In Panama
In this Panama Special Report, we cover the topic of buying real estate and property in Panama, including an exclusive on what you need to know beforehand in order to negotiate and have a smooth purchase process.
Panama is still a developing market—and a relatively unregulated one. This report will help you to navigate the quirks and details of Panama’s property market.
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