WHY PANAMA

PANAMA HAS A GREAT DEAL TO OFFER
Panama is an amazing country with exotic tropical rainforests, gorgeous mountain towns, miles and miles of beaches on two oceans, biological diversity beyond belief, seven living Indian cultures, a first world capital city, world class shopping, incredible historic locations, fishing, diving , rafting, kayaking – not to mention one of the great wonders of the world, The Panama Canal.

PANAMA HAS NO HURRICANES OF MAJOR EARTHQUAKES
Panama is absolutely hurricane-free due to its location near the equator.   Panama is also fortunate in that it does not suffer the disastrous earthquakes that affect its neighbors to the north.  As such, property investments are safe and vacation plans are very rarely re-scheduled.

PANAMA IS SAFE
The fact is that Panama, unlike many neighboring countries has a very low crime rate.

PANAMA IS A DEMOCRATIC COUNTRY
Panama 's constitution is modeled on that of the United States and guarantees due process.  Thus, Panama is a country where the law is respected and investments are safe.

PANAMA WANTS FOREIGN INVESTORS
Unlike many nations of the world who frown on foreign investment, Panama encourages it.  Many incentive programs have been created to attract businesses and Panama offers the best retirement program in the world today. 

PANAMA IS CLOSE
With it's location in Central America, Panama is within a few hours of the major cities of the western world.  In the US alone, direct flights are available from Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York and Orlando.

PANAMA HAS THE US DOLLAR AS IT'S CURRENCY
The US dollar is the official currency of Panama.  There is no need to worry about exchange rates and doing business is simple.

PANAMA HAS INCREDIBLE BEACHES AND ISLANDS
With two coasts and countless islands and beaches, there is much to choose from if you are looking for a beach vacation.  You’ll find world class beach resorts as well as exotic and romantic island getaways.

PANAMA HAS A FIRST WORLD INFRASTRUCTURE
Panama City is a first–world city with a highly sophisticated business center and and a banking sector with over 100 banks.  There are hundred of great restaurants and the nightlife is beyond compare.  The newsletter of the AARP (American Association of Retired Persons) recently stated that Panama has a first-world infrastructure of roads, business services, medical care and telecommunications.

PANAMA IS AFFORDABLE
Panama has just begun to promote itself as a tourism destination and the prices of quality vacations are still very low.  Furthermore, Panama’s cost of living is a fraction of that found in the United States.  Food, household supplies and clothing are remarkably inexpensive as are rent, dining out and medical services.

PANAMA IS THE PLACE FOR ECOTOURISM TODAY
Panama ’s position as a narrow land bridge connecting two continents has endowed it with some of the world’s most pristine and bio-diverse rainforests.  Much of this rainforest land is in national parks that cover over 5 million acres of the country.  Amazingly, some of the best locations for exploration are less that an hour away from the capital of Panama City.

PANAMA HAS WORLD CLASS FISHING, DIVING, SNORKELING AND SAILING
One area in Panama, Pinas Bay, holds 170 International Gamefish Association world records – that’s more than any other place on the planet.  There are five world class diving areas: Coiba Island National Marine Park, the Perlas Islands, the Bocas del Toro archipelago, the Portabello area and for historical diving, the Panama Canal.

PANAMA IS TOURIST FRIENDLY
English is widely spoken as a second language and the Panamanian people are amazingly friendly.  Greetings are commonly exchanged everywhere by complete strangers.  In addition, Panama has excellent roads, two regional airlines and a first class in-country bus system. All of this makes traveling around this incredible country a pleasure.  Hey, you can even drink the water.