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Five Reasons You Should Consider This Panama Investment Opportunity

Nov. 19, 2008
Panama City, Panama

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Experts Agree: Now Is the Time to Buy Into This Industry

Dear Panama Insider,

What's the best way to grow your money by investing in Panama? Right now you can buy into an industry that's booming and yet desperately needs new competitors to satisfy the demand.

I'm talking about the hotel industry—and no, you don’t need to have your own hotel to take advantage of Panama's need for short-term accommodation. You can invest much less and reap the rewards simply by buying a condo hotel unit.

What’s a condo hotel?

Panama a Top-notch Place to Do Business in 2009

Nov. 12, 2008
Panama City, Panama

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Dear Panama Insider,

You've heard the buzz about business in Panama…but as we look toward 2009, is investing in Panama still a good idea? The World Bank indicates the answer is a solid "yes."

Now Online: A Coastal Town Where You Can Golf for $10 a Month

Nov. 5, 2008
Panama City, Panama

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Dear Panama Insider,

What's your idea of a perfect day? Imagine waking up to the sound of gently rolling waves. The view from your window is a burst of color…the turquoise and indigo-striped water, red and yellow-breasted tropical birds, the deep green of the jungle growth. Maybe you start the day with a walk down the tree-lined malecon (boardwalk), or make a run to the local bakery for fresh-baked cinnamon buns. Later on, you stop by the fish market to shop for lunch or pick fresh mangos and avocados from your fruit-laden trees. You spend most of your day outside, swimming or playing tennis or golf.

Panama Banks in Regional Top 3

Oct. 29, 2008
Panama City, Panama

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Dear Panama Insider,

Panama banks are a safe place for your money, according to local and international sources. According to banking superintendent Olegario Barrelier, high liquidity is the big reason for this.

Panama's reputation as an offshore banking haven is well deserved; there are some 90 international banks here, making Panama one of Latin America's largest banking centers.

The Truth About the Yellow Fever Vaccination

Oct. 15, 2008
Panama City, Panama

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Dear Panama Insider,

Some media sources are reporting that, due to a new law, you won't be able to visit Panama without a yellow fever vaccination certificate. That's not exactly true. The law applies only to travelers coming from or going to certain countries. This is not a new thing—the Panama government has in the past required the certificate for travel to and from "potential risk" countries, such as Brazil.
Until now, the list of risk countries was pretty short. Now, the Panama government says it will require the certificate for travel to and from every country listed as a "yellow fever transmission country" by the World Health Organization (WHO). That's over 40 countries. For a list, visit the Panama Ministry of Health website.

In general, if you are traveling to or from Central America, North America, or Europe, you won't need the vaccination.

Healthful Living in the Land of Eternal Spring

Oct. 2, 2008
Panama City, Panama

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Dear Panama Insider,

The Boqueteños, the people of Boquete, have a secret. Many of them live into their hundredth year, and in good health. Can you get healthy, too, by moving here? Maybe so—we've talked to some expats who say that somehow, they don't just feel healthier…they are healthier here.

Comfortable, Convenient, Cost-Effective...Have It All

Sept. 24, 2008
Panama City, Panama
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Dear Panama Insider,

Picture a place where rolling hills sprout lush greenery and flowering patches as far as the eye can see. A place where cool mornings bring a fine mist and afternoons smell of grass and sunshine. Now picture yourself in this place, taking in the view and clean mountain air. You’re using the high-speed Internet at a cozy café and sipping a steaming mug of the world’s best coffee...it’s like a small town in Colorado, but with no chance of snow.

Organic Farm: Reap the Benefits

Sept. 17, 2008
Panama City, Panama

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Dear Panama Insider,

Of all the new real estate projects in Panama today, perhaps the most novel is an “eco-project” unlike any other in the country. It’s based on an idea that’s not new in North America and Europe, but unheard of in Panama. Called Utopia Village Farm Community, this project is a working farm that provides owners with fresh organic produce and even the possible opportunity to make money.