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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 […]
Having a Pampered Day in PC
Sunday, June 29th, 2008It may seem a little self-indulgent, but spending a day at one of Panama City’s top spas may just be the perfect thing after romping around the countryside. The Aqua Spa located in the Radisson Decapolis hotel will help you to achieve the ultimate state of relaxation. All the standard services are offered: massages, facials, […]
Navigating the Buses
Wednesday, June 4th, 2008The Albrook Bus Terminal serves as the main bus terminal in Panama City and the base for over 10 bus lines that provide service not only to in the interior, but internationally as well. It is a central hub of activity in Panama, always bustling with people. Despite the amount of traffic, both human and […]
Great Find - Cristal Blu Spa and Salon
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If you thought the days of a GREAT $45 one hour massage were over, you have got to check out Cristal Blue Spa and Salon on Pomodoro Street and Veneto – very close to the gringo central hangout of the Veneto Hotel.
Ask for Rosa – she is skilled with an ability to find just the […]
Carlos Aleman - Your Man in Panama! Trustworthy, Dependable and Friendly
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Bistro 10 - Gourmet Meals for Just $10 - Wonderful Place
Sunday, November 25th, 2007Bistro Ten is one of the Panama Gringo’s favorite haunts when he visits his second home in Panama City.
It used to be a secret but not anymore - check out this article in Washington Post earlier this year. Seems everyone is on to it now.
Please click here to download their menu in excel format.
Watch out for the PANAMA TIP shuffle….
Sunday, September 30th, 2007This is a favorite of most restaurants in Central America and seems to be practiced to an art in Panama City in some places.
Here is how the gringo-abuse takes place:
1. You eat a fine meal. For this example, lets use Benihana as an example - it just opened in the mall and the […]
Stay connected CHEAPLY when you go to Panama - the real deal on the phone cards.
Monday, September 24th, 2007The two biggest cell phone providers in Panama are Movistar and Cable and Wireless. They both offer “cards” (more commonly known as pay as you go wireless) in multiple denominations. Here is what they look like:
Ok so you are going to Panama and want to be able to stay connected to the world (plus […]
ABC News clip on Panama Real Estate
Monday, September 3rd, 2007U.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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Panama Canal Presents Expansion Program to Financial Markets
Friday, July 27th, 2007Continuing to move forward with expansion plans, Panama Canal executives presented the Canal’s Expansion Program to international financial institutions yesterday. Panama Canal Authority (ACP) Administrator/CEO Alberto Alemán Zubieta provided a snapshot of the Republic of Panama, the Canal’s operational achievements and increase in capacity through continuous improvements and modernization work. He also outlined the progress […]
U.S. to extradite Noriega to France
Monday, July 23rd, 2007Former Panamanian strongman Manuel Noriega will be extradited to France to serve a 10-year sentence for money laundering upon his release from prison in Florida this fall, according to Justice Department papers filed in court Tuesday.
A French court convicted and sentenced Noriega in absentia in 1999. He was charged with unlawfully depositing millions in drug […]
The Panama Canal Railway - $22 each way to Colon and well worth it
Sunday, July 15th, 2007If you are looking for a nice day trip and some cheap shopping, consider going to Colon - just do it in style on the train and avoid the horrible road conditions. The Panama Canal Railway operates one time a day - leaving Panama City near Albrook Mall at 7:15 am and returns from […]
4 Apartments for Rent in Costa Del Este
Wednesday, July 11th, 2007Call 731-589-6156 for more information.
4 brand new apartments in Green Bay atin Costa Del Este - located between Panama City Airport and downtown - the new place to be in Panama. Down load the PDF for more information.
Download PDF Brochure here
Carlos Aleman - Driver, Translater, Confidant, Friend, Man who can make things happen - Your man in Panama!
Wednesday, July 11th, 2007Carlos Aleman is your “Mr Everything” in Panama and is the personal choice of yours truly “The Panama Gringo”.
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 […]
Panama Ponders FTA Impact on Poverty
Monday, July 9th, 2007(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Some people in Panama believe a new free trade agreement with the United States will help the country’s poor, according to a poll by Dichter & Neira published in La Prensa. 38.6 per cent of respondents think poverty will decrease once the deal is implemented, while 31.6 per cent […]
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