Panama - Business
GiGGi Travel Agency Brings Excitement to Panama Vacations
Wednesday, December 24th, 2008Panama boasts of an abundance of beautiful scenery and wildlife which is perfect for the adventures of ecotourism. Panama City is also one of the most developed and cosmopolitan cities in Latin America. The best way to experience everything Panama has to offer is to use an experienced guide who will cater a vacation plan [...]
Have Dental Issues? Go to Pacific Health Center in Panama City
Monday, December 15th, 2008A personal report directly from the Panama Gringo
Last week, the Gringo traveled to Panama City from Houston on a mission. After several difficult dental implant surgeries in the United States, I was determined to find a better way. Honestly, I was just sick and tired of dealing with a dentist treating 3 to 5 patients [...]
World Class Traveler’s Magazine - Panama Q Magazine
Thursday, December 4th, 2008One of my favorite reads regarding the country of Panama is Panama Q magazine. Each issue of the magazine features something great about the country of Panama; an inside look at its people, its most interesting places, and its great culture.
Panama Q also hits on topics that are of interest to investors and expats [...]
Apartment Building for Sale in Panama
Wednesday, November 26th, 2008If you’re like me, just thinking of a traditional retirement bores me to death. I have always been a hard worker, and while I am looking forward to “retiring” in Panama someday, I guarantee you I won’t be the Gringo who sits by the pool all day and reads the paper. I like to keep [...]
Construction Solutions with Constructive Solution in Panama City
Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008Renovating your condo? Building your dream home in Boquete? Whatever your construction needs are, look to Constructive Solutions for help. This company speaks Spanish, German and English, and knows how to translate more than just language. They recognize the fact that the reasons we gringos flock to Panama are the same things that will drive [...]
Real Estate Investment Opportunities
Friday, August 15th, 2008If we’re 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 [...]
Prime Properties in Casco Viejo
Friday, July 4th, 2008The 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 [...]
Thoughts about investing in Panama by the Gringo
Sunday, June 29th, 2008In recent years Panama has been growing in popularity among retirees, expats, and investors. In fact, International Living rates it as the No. 1 place to retire in the world, and not without good reason. Panama offers a higher quality of living at a lower cost and with less crime than typical Central American destinations [...]
Panama Bay is beginning to be filled in for road expansion of Balboa Ave
Wednesday, February 6th, 2008The expansion of Avenue Balboa is underway with the proceeds of the canal expansion being used to fill in some of the low tide parts of Panama Bay.
The plan is to widen Avenue Balboa to relieve some of the crushing traffic flow and to install a beautiful public park.
Panama is definitely a country in expansion [...]
2 Bedroom - 2 Bathroom - Fully furnished Apt for rent in Panama City (Punta Pacifica) - Rent by the week or month
Friday, January 4th, 2008The Panama Gringo has an apartment for rent on the 22nd floor of a one year old building in the Punta Pacifica area of Panama City. Great location – in the middle of nearly everything.
Here is what is included:
2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, approx 950 sq feet condo.
42 inch plasma TV with over 250 channels (including [...]