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A Beach Lover’s Paradise

March 18th, 2010 · No Comments

When thinking about a tropical getaway or beach excursion, does St. Thomas, Aruba or Florida come to mind? Well consider the Republic of Panama – one of top beach lover’s paradises in the Americas. From its pristine white sand beaches to endless water sports and ecotourism activities, Panama offers something for everyone. From fishing and surfing to diving and whale watching, Panama offers both residents and tourists year-round adventure.

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Reasons to live and visit in Panama

January 25th, 2010 · 3 Comments

Panama offers both its locales and tourists with many choices when it comes to its beaches. It has both the Atlantic and Pacific coast with hundreds of islands and islets. The country has a warm and humid weather that makes the beaches tempting. The country has many beautiful beaches with crystal clear waters, white sand and coral reefs. The country’s many islands prove that it dwells a hundred beaches enough for everyone to take pleasure in. In Panama, you can choose a specific beach for your specific activities and there is a beach for anyone that is surely unique and an enjoyable destination.

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Shopping experience in Panama

January 8th, 2010 · 2 Comments

Panama is known as a shopper’s paradise. With a number of immense and fine shops and malls, store souvenirs, equipments and home appliances, it is really an experience. Almost everything can be easily found and bought here. From electronic equipments like watches, cameras, designer clothes, shoes, perfumes, accessories, jewelries, cars, kitchenware, handicrafts to electrical equipments and souvenirs. From native costumes to relics, you just name it and Panama has it and with tax free shops for tourists.

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Panama Canal, Central America’s Amazing Tourism Destination

November 4th, 2009 · 2 Comments

The Panama Canal often comes to mind when we think of the country’s up north and is most likely the single best known among Americans. The canal bridges the Isthmus of Panama which connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean. It defined its country’s predestination since the beginning of the Spanish settlement. Commonly hailed as the Crossroads of the world, it is the shipping center with over thirteen thousand boats fleeting the canal from ocean to ocean to myriad destinations every year.

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Retiring in Panama

October 31st, 2009 · No Comments

Affordable real estate, extraordinary sceneries, near perfect weather, a low cost of living, inexpensive labor force and a pensionado program are just a few causes why retiring in Panama is the most excellent. Panama is quickly becoming one of the world’s retirement spot. Panama has something great and immense for every person. With an interesting cultural background, to the history of conquistadors and now a modern society with infrastructure and transportation that is first world. In addition Panamanians are some of the friendliest people you will ever meet. All this make Panama an ideal location for retirement or a second home.

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