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A Night Out at Tomate y Amor

May 17th, 2010 | Panama - Places to Eat | No Comments »

Tomate y Amor, which means Tomato and Love, is the new gem in Panama’s culinary offer. We can definitely say that the chef and owner Zena Sabagh infused love in this restaurant.

Their staff is very attentive and professional. From the moment we drove in, a friendly valet greeted us. Then when we walked in, two waiters guided us to our table, making sure we see the small steps they have in the entrance.

The place is beautiful, from the art to the glassed kitchen where you can see the wood-fired grill. The music’s volume was perfect where we could enjoy it and also talk.

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Dinner and a Show at Las Tinajas

May 4th, 2010 | The Best of Panama | No Comments »

Las Tinajas (named after a clay pot used to keep drinking water fresh) is an authentic Panamanian restaurant in a charming old colonial house and has a menu of food based on traditional Panamanian recipes.

The menu features a series of appetizers that are unique to the area. Ceviche de Corvina, tropical white fish marinated in tangy lemon mixture, is on the top of the list. The assorted seafood plate is made up of squid, clams, shrimp, and fish is a great option for two people. Another favorite is La Carimonola, a yucca croquette filled with a seasoned mixture of meats.

A variety of their main dishes are also great, but there are two general favorites. The Plato Tipico Read more

More Benefits to the Relocating in Panama

April 29th, 2010 | The Best of Panama | No Comments »

Panama has had close ties with the United States since back when it was trying to win independence from Colombia. The relationship between the two countries was further solidified when the U.S. offered its support in constructing the Canal. Both of these facts contribute to the standing relationship that the remains today. Visitors to Panama find many similarities between this Central American gem and the U.S. and that is precisely what draws many retirees to Panama.

To start off with, when you arrive in Panama there is no need to worry about exchanging money, converting pesos to dollars or anything like that. The official currency of the country is the U.S. dollar. While you may

Buy or Rent in Pedasi

April 15th, 2010 | Panama - Gringo Favorite, Panama - Relocation, Panama - Travel Tips | 3 Comments »

Hey guys – I know I have posted about this place before, but the owners are still dropping the price in hopes to getting it sold or rented fast. Here is the info on the house:

Charming 2 bedroom home on large lot centrally located in Pedasi, Los Santos. Plenty of room to put in a guest house with private entrance and a pool/ rancho. House is ready to move in and comes with all the amenities; oversized fridge/ stove, washer/ dryer, tankless water heater and air conditioning. Ideally situated for home and/or business. Excellent rental potential if so desired.

Just a 2 minute drive or short walk/ bike ride to the beach!

The Pedasi area is well known Read more

Financial Benefits of Relocation to Panama

April 1st, 2010 | Panama - Business, Panama - Relocation | No Comments »

One of the biggest draws to living in Panama as a retired person is the Pensionado Program. This program, which is backed by the government, offers a long list of discounts for qualifed retirees. These discounts include such things as 20% discount on already low doctor bills, 20% off of professional and home repair fees, 50% off of the price of mid-week hotel stays, 30% off public transport costs, 25% off of domestic air tickets, 10% off of the local prescription prices, 50% off entertainment options, 50% off of the costs of closing your home mortgage, 15% off of the cost of dental and eye exams, and 50% off of the costs of closing your home mortgage to name Read more

New Taxes on Importing Cars to Panama

March 29th, 2010 | Panama - Business, Panama - News, Panama - Relocation | 1 Comment »

As of March 15th, 2010 the new “Tax Reform Law” has been put into place in Panama and as a result the amount due for importing a car to Panama has changed. In the past retirees were able to bring cars into Panama tax free, but now they will be required to pay regular importation taxes on any vehicles brought into Panama. For retirees hoping to be able to bring over there car without any taxes, those days have ended as of March 15th.

The new car import taxes are as follows:

All passenger cars (Sedans, SUVs, etc) regardless of class must pay:

15% tax if they are valued under $8,000
18% tax if they are valued between $8,000

Special Offer from Giggi Travel!

March 23rd, 2010 | The Best of Panama | 1 Comment »

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or visit our website for more information www.giggitravelpanama.com.

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TURN KEY House in Pedasi, Panama

March 13th, 2010 | Panama - Best Shopping, Panama - Business, Panama - Relocation | No Comments »

If that font is too small for you, go ahead and click this link. It will take you to the website where the house is listed.

This is an incredible offer – the owners are headed back to Canada and need to sell the house fast! You have the option to purchase it furnished, and they are even selling their car!

Pedasi is a beautiful place to be, and an up and coming tourist destination in Panama. Get in on the bottom floor with your own place. There are even direct flights from Panama City to Pedasi. Read about it here.

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More Flights to Panama City thanks to Copa

March 7th, 2010 | Panama - Business | No Comments »

Copa Airlines Chief Executive announced that the company plans to increase its capacity by 10%, with 8 ne Boeing 737–800 jets. The company plans to up the number of flights it runs to many major cities across Latin America and the Caribbean and expects to see fuller planes as the economy recovers.

Want more info? Read the full story here.

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Medical Tourism in Panama City

March 1st, 2010 | Panama - Gringo Favorite, Panama - Travel Tips | No Comments »

Panama is one of the most popular medical and health tourism destinations for a number of reasons. First off, it is close to the United States and easily accessible by any number of airlines. Flights are cheap and it is easy to find one leaving and returning when you want. Second, the first-world infrastructure you see in Panama is unique to this Central American country. You get the prices you would expect from Central America, but the American trained doctors you want to trust with your health care.

Here are just a couple of reasons why you should choose Panama for your medical tourism destination:

1. Panama City is the most modern city in Central America.

2. Panama Read more

A Night Out at Tomate y Amor

Dinner and a Show at Las Tinajas

More Benefits to the Relocating in Panama

Buy or Rent in Pedasi

Financial Benefits of Relocation to Panama

New Taxes on Importing Cars to Panama

Special Offer from Giggi Travel!

TURN KEY House in Pedasi, Panama

More Flights to Panama City thanks to Copa

Medical Tourism in Panama City

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