Panama Island Fishing Adventure At Isla Iguana

The waters surrounding Isla Iguana are ideal for tuna fishing

The waters surrounding Isla Iguana are ideal for tuna fishing

Just a short distance from the Pacific shores surrounding the town of Pedasi, Panama, lies Isla Iguana, a gorgeous, yet tiny island.  Isla Iguana is uninhabited apart from the government appointed environmental steward who charges a nominal admission fee to

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Investigating A Beautiful Panama Coffee Estate

The views from Finca Lerida challenge the observer to distinguish dream from reality.

The views from Finca Lerida challenge the observer to distinguish dream from reality.

From a lifestyle perspective, Boquete has a lot to offer.  The natural basics are unsurpassed… clean air, gorgeous climate, and quality local inhabitants.

An outstanding example of such wholesome living can be found at Finca Lerida

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Panama Coffee Estate Retirement Home Fire Sale

This kitchen includes top notch appliances and fine cabinetry

This kitchen includes top notch appliances and fine cabinetry.

This property will probably be sold by the time you read this but it is worth mentioning anyway.  Boquete has not avoided the effects of the worldwide recession and during our exploration we managed to uncover a fire sale so exceptional,

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Panama Reforestation Immigration Visa

Investing in reforestation is one of the ways you can legally immigrate to Panama

Reforestation is a delicate issue in Panama.  Most of Panama has been cleared of its primary forest for cattle farming.  One effort to encourage reforestation is provided by the reforestation visa whereby a foreigner may obtain a residency visa enabling him or her to live in Panama permanently after providing proof of

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Exotic Dancing Girl And Other Panama Surprises

You can buy just about anything on Avenida Central, and the storefronts can get creative

I had some time to kill after inspecting Casco Viejo and decided to meander over to Central and soak in some real Panamanian ambiance.  That, and I needed a couple of t-shirts and a pair of flip-flops to round out the beachwear I was going to need over the coming weeks.

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An Overview Of Pedasi – Panama’s Top Surfing and Fishing Paradise

Pedasi is Panamas playground for surfing, fishing and other water sports.

This shower at Playa Venao is a welcome sight, and gives a modern face to a formerly rustic beach getaway.

Pedasi is a quaint village near the southeastern tip of the Azuero peninsula.  Pedasi is minutes away from several sandy beaches, many of which are prime for surfing due to their

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Panama Pearl Islands And The Trump Ocean Club

The Trump Ocean Club is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2010.

Many of you may know that the Trump Ocean Club, a hotel and residential condominium tower in Panama City, is now completed.

The Trump Ocean Club promises to be Panama’s most exclusive condominium, hotel and casino development, offering plush ocean view condos from the heart of Punta Pacifica, Panama City’s

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Panama Beachfront Property $1000 Per Acre

The Darien is Panamas final frontier

Darien Province covers a huge, sparsely populated area to the east of Panama City – an off the beaten track destination reserved for botanical scientists, anthropologists, and Colombian bandits.  The Darien may be best known as the small stretch of dense jungle that prevents the world from being able to drive from

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Panama Vs. Ecuador – Satire

If Panama and Ecuador were to offer welcome mats to their international visitors, they might look like this...

If Panama and Ecuador were to offer welcome mats to their international visitors, they might look like this…

Interpretation

Ecuador has to work hard to to keep a smile on its face.  Ecuador’s historical uphill battle is far from over.  The people are humble, but acknowledge and accept their challenges with grim determination. 

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Top Ten Differences Between Quito, Ecuador And Panama City, Panama

Quito's cooler climate, artsy vibe, and mountainous scenery makes for a stark contrast with Panama City's hustle and bustle

Panama City, Panama

The Top Ten Differences Between Panama City, Panama and Quito, Ecuador for travel, lifestyle and retirement.

1. The taxi ride from the airport in Quito is $6, in

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Personal Invitation To Panama – Ecuador

Dear Members:

We have a quick question for you!

How many of you would like to go on a guided tour to Panama and/or Ecuador in the coming months?

That’s right!  We’re planning a visit to both Panama and Ecuador in the coming months and we want to give our Members the first opportunity

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10 Painstaking Steps To Achieving Customer Service In Panama

For those of you who know Panama, the idea of achieving customer service may sound like the equivalent of “How To Squeeze Water From A Rock”.  In other words, the proposition is impossible, or just plain silly.  Yet, with the right strategy, you can achieve the service you need, you just have

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Panama To Build New International Airport In Rio Hato

Penonome is strategically located close to Panama

It appears that the existing landing strip in Rio Hato, about 90 minutes west of Panama City, will be upgraded to receive international flights, according to a recent announcement by Panama’s President Ricardo Martinelli.

Machine Translation From La Prensa, February 19, 2011

The President, Ricardo Martinelli, announced that the town

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Penonome – “Best Value” Panama Lifestyle

Penonome is the folklore capital of Panama, and is known for its handmade hat and cigar production

Penonome is the folklore capital of Panama, and is known for its handmade hat and cigar production

When I first came to Panama nearly 10 years ago, I was drawn by the friendly people, the laid-back lifestyle, the variety of activities and exciting destinations to explore.   Since then,

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Panama Rises Amid Shifting Global Economy

Panama City represents a gateway to emerging market growth

The center of gravity is the place where weight/mass/power is balanced and centered.  When a physical body takes a step forward, the center of gravity of that body shifts to maintain balance.  Likewise, as the world economy takes important steps forward, the importance and dominance of certain political and economic centers are

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Sneaking A Peek At Panama’s Resort Communities

Panama is just one of six countries we will explore on our 180 Day Amazing Journey in search of the world’s best places to live and retire.

In this post we “sneak a peek” at some of the destinations we will visit in Panama and what we will be on the lookout for –

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Which City Fits Your Lifestyle?

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Panama City vs. Puerto Vallarta

As I roam about the globe, I am often struck by various similarities and differences between the places I visit.  During a recent visit to Puerto Vallarta, on the Pacific Coast of Mexico, I couldn’t help but compare it to Panama City, Panama which

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