Don't forget your cell phone…

July 31st, 2008 | Panama - News, Panama - Relocation, Panama - Travel Tips | No Comments »

If you’re concerned about staying in touch while traveling throughout Panama, don’t be. The country is well connected, and there are plenty of internet cafes where you can get online or call back home at fairly reasonable rates. Of course, if you are taking an extended trip, you might want to look into getting your own cell phone.


Getting a cell in Panama is extremely simple. You can basically walk into any phone shop (which you can distinguish from the rest by the cell phones they display in their windows), purchase a phone and have it connected. From there you have to make quite possibly the biggest decision of all… prepaid phone card or a monthly Read more

Nothin' like a bagel n' cream cheese

July 26th, 2008 | Panama - Family Friendly, Panama - Gringo Favorite, Panama - Gringo Owned Business, Panama - Places to Eat | 3 Comments »

Looking for your morning bagel with cream cheese and a large coffee, served up North American style? Try New York Bagel Café in El Cangrejo, Panama City. This little coffee shop is pretty trendy; leather couches, tableside books, abstract paintings complete the laid-back environment. The owner, John, is a former member of the Peace Corps who put down roots in Panama.

The 20 different types of bagels include “Strawberry Fields”, “Frisco Sourdough”, and “Jumpin’ Jalapeno”. “Sundried Tomato Basil” cream cheese is just one of the 12 flavors you can choose from to top your bagel. He also makes 18 different types of sandwiches. To drink there are a number of flavored coffees, Italian sodas and juices. You can Read more

The Fiesta Starts Here!

July 21st, 2008 | Panama - Adults Only, Panama - Gringo Favorite, Panama - Nightlife, Panama - Places to Eat | No Comments »

El Fiesta Casino located behind Hotel El Panama is a great place to pass the evening. It has 561 different gaming machines and 20 table and poker games, including Blackjack, Poker, Roulette and Baccarat. Twelve machines are set aside for Sigma Derby Slots, which are pretty fun. When you first walk in, the place doesn’t seem that big, but it is actually spread out over 20,000 square feet.

The bar has a good variety of drinks, and is relatively inexpensive, especially for a larger casino bar. Throughout the place there are TVs for those who prefer to kick back and enjoy a drink in front of the big screen. There Read more

Good retirement deals

July 19th, 2008 | Panama - Relocation | No Comments »

Grand Bay Tower Condo

July 12th, 2008 | Panama - Places to Stay, Panama - Relocation | 2 Comments »

Panama City is the place to be, and the newly instructed Grand Bay Tower offers the finest condos in the city. This property for sale has an amazing view of the ocean and the Panama City skyline. It is the ultimate place to kick back after a long day working or a full night playing in the fastest growing city in South America.

Appliances are included, along with 3 plasma TV’s, 3 split a/c units, and ceiling fans. High quality light fixtures and window treatments are already in place. This is the highest “06” model condo in the Grand Bay Tower complex; the top unit is home to a Read more

Family Fun in Panama

July 7th, 2008 | Panama - Adventure, Panama - Family Friendly, Panama - Must See or Do | No Comments »

With so many gringos coming down to Panama these days, some companies have started marketing tours that are geared specifically for families. Treks through the jungle used to be only for all those 20 something college kids who can scale a mountain just as easily as they can walk through Central Park.


Thankfully, Wildland Adventures realizes that not everyone can keep up with the standard back-packer pace and has created a wonderful introduction to the rain forest that the whole family can enjoy. In the islands of Bocas del Toro, kids can snorkel over vibrantly colored fish and amazing coral formations. The hiking through the jungle Read more

Prime Properties in Casco Viejo

July 4th, 2008 | Panama - Business, Panama - Places to Stay, Panama - Relocation | 2 Comments »

The bohemian-Spanish architecture, combined with its cobblestone streets dotted with sidewalk cafes and stylish bistros are what have drawn so many to Casco Viejo. With its beautiful courtyards and rich history, what better place is there to settle than in this growing subarb of Panama City.

Due to its close proximity, it makes a great place to base yourself out of if you plan on doing any business in Panama City, and at the same time is an excellent place to relax away from the hustle and bustle of the downtown area.

Interested? Check out these two properties for sale, or call Sloan Wilson directly at 415–786–7856. Make sure and Read more

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