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Quality Assistance in Panama – Carlos Aleman

August 27th, 2008 | Panama - Gringo Favorite, Panama - Relocation, Panama - Travel Tips | 1 Comment »

If you are looking for quality assistance in Panama City, Carlos Aleman is the man to call. He is professional, experienced, and helpful to the last. Carlos is trustworthy and more than capable to assist in making your vacation or relocation to Panama City run as smoothly as possible.

From the moment you arrive Carlos can arrange VIP treatment at the airport, escorting you personally through customs, transporting you to the hotel of your choice, and being on call to assist with your every need for the duration of your stay. Whether you are interested in tours, or need help getting your new condo set up, Carlos is the man for the job.

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The Summit Zoo – Day Trip from Panama City

August 25th, 2008 | Panama - Family Friendly, Panama - Gringo Favorite, Panama - Must See or Do | No Comments »

The Summit Botanical Gardens and Zoo are a great place to enjoy a day outside of the city. The 250 hectare zoo and park is inside the Soberania National Park only 25 minutes away from Panama City. Traveling by car take Madden Road, also known as the road to Gamboa, straight to the park. You can also travel by bus from the SACA terminal close to the Legislative Palace and on the weekends a train runs from the Balboa to the Summit.

Within the zoo and gardens you will find more that 15,000 exotic plants and animals, including some endangered species. There are tapirs, scarlet macaws, monkeys, and jaguars, to name a few. The Harpy Eagle, Panama’s national Read more

American Home Accessories, INC

August 19th, 2008 | Panama - Gringo Favorite, Panama - Gringo Owned Business, Panama - Relocation | No Comments »

A new company opened in Panama last month to serve the growing needs of new condo and home owners. Buying a new condo or home and furnishing it in Panama can often be expensive and difficult not having the resources that you normally find in the U.S.. Recognizing that problem as a condo owner herself in Panama, Patricia Blasser (originally from Miami, Florida) and her company American Home Accessories, Inc. are the exclusive representatives of “MOHAWK SELECT ” ,a major U.S. manufacturer of area rugs, for Panama.

American Home Accessories, Inc. currently has in Panama over 200 area rugs. Buyers are welcome to view some of these rugs on the web site www.alfombraspanama.com or make Read more

Real Estate Investment Opportunities

August 15th, 2008 | Panama - Business, Panama - News, Panama - Relocation | No Comments »

If were being honest, the cost of housing in Panama is not what it used to be. As more people come to Panama to invest and retire the prices have been rising. Since business is booming, it is doubtful that prices will go down any time soon, but it is looking like the market is starting to level off.

Thankfully, despite this rise in the cost of housing prices in Panama are still way cheaper than what you will find in the States. The cost of rural properties can be extremely low, while costs in the city are obviously higher. The average cost across the board for a standard home or apartment is probably around $160,000 in the Read more

Shipping Merchandise to Panama

August 12th, 2008 | Panama - Relocation, Panama - Travel Tips | 2 Comments »

Sometimes finding exactly what you want or need in Panama can be pretty difficult. I know oftentimes I resort to internet shopping and then have my packages delivered to me using Airbox Express. They are a company that is originally based out of Panama that has now expanded to deliver to countries throughout Latin America.

Airbox Express has a number of different accounts designed to match each individuals shipping needs. You are given an account number that you use in the shipping address, which is based out of Miami, Florida. From there, the Miami office receives the package and ships it to an office in your area or directly to your home.

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Isla Taboga – A Nice Break from the City

August 5th, 2008 | Panama - Family Friendly, Panama - Gringo Favorite, Panama - Must See or Do | No Comments »

Panama City can be a little overwhelming sometimes, and whether you are there for business or pleasure it can be nice to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. Even if you only have a day you can still enjoy pristine beaches, amazing natural beauty and that laid back Panamanian way of doing things on Isla Taboga.

Isla Taboga is located 12 kilometers from the city, in the heart of the Panama Bay. Two ferries make several daily trips (check the schedule here), and a round trip ticket costs just US $10.00. The ride out to the island takes just under an hour, and it is well worth the trip. You can spend the day Read more

Quality Assistance in Panama – Carlos Aleman

The Summit Zoo – Day Trip from Panama City

American Home Accessories, INC

Real Estate Investment Opportunities

Shipping Merchandise to Panama

Isla Taboga – A Nice Break from the City

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