Archive for August, 2007
U.S. judge approves Noriega’s extradition
Friday, August 31st, 2007MIAMI (Reuters) - A U.S. judge on Tuesday approved the extradition of former Panamanian strongman Manuel Noriega to face money laundering charges in France when his long Florida prison sentence for drug smuggling ends next month.
The decision by Magistrate William Turnoff followed a separate court ruling last Friday rejecting arguments from Noriega’s lawyers that his […]
4 Tips to Buy Real Estate in Panama
Monday, August 27th, 2007The purchase of real estate in Panama can be confusing and uncertain if you are not well guided, or it can be a very pleasant experience. One of the most prevalent qualms within foreigners is whether or not the asked price is fair for a particular property. Sometimes it is difficult, even for locals, to […]
A Panama Postcard
Thursday, August 23rd, 2007Carlos Aleman is your “Mr Everything” in Panama and is the personal choice of yours truly “The Panama Gringo”.
Thursday, August 23rd, 2007
A little history will help set the stage:
I have been coming to Panama for almost four years now (before the rapid real estate development, before the Veneto and before it became the hot place to be). My Spanish is limited so I searched out a driver/confidant/helper/translater with whom I could partner to make my […]
TWO apartments for rent - BRAND NEW - Coste Del Este - $1300 a month
Tuesday, August 21st, 2007Two apartments in the new GREENBAY Condo-plex in Coste Del Este. All new appliances. Price includes gas, water, and month fees plus Internet.
Here is the view out your window of these 13th floor apts:
Here is what your pool and social area look like:
Call Phillip (Gringo speaks English from Tennessee (well sorta English :))
Call […]
Meet the real tailor of Panama - Great Suits and Jackets from $200 - 3 day turnaround
Wednesday, August 8th, 2007If you are going to Panama, do yourself a big big favor and stop in at La Fortuna on via Espada. You can buy extremely nice suits, jackets, pants and shirts from a group of skilled tailors at sharply discounted prices. It is the norm to buy a $1000 […]
Royal Caribbean Announces Southern Caribbean Itineraries From Panama
Tuesday, August 7th, 2007Royal Caribbean will operate 17 southern Caribbean itineraries December 2008 through April 2009 from Colon, Panama, the cruise line announced this week, marking the first time the line has established a homeport by the Panama Canal. The seven-night voyages on Enchantment of the Seas will call on such ports as Cartagena and Santa Marta in […]
Visit the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute at Barro Colorado
Thursday, August 2nd, 2007 A visit to Barro Colorado offers the opportunity to discover the splendor of a humid tropical forest.
Barro Colorado, the largest forested island in the Panama Canal waterway, is part of the Barro Colorado Nature Monument (BCNM) and is the site of an internationally recognized biological research station.
The wildlife there is extremely diverse. There are […]