Panama Real Estate Blog

Pedasi Iguana Reserve
An area comprising of 52 hectares and located within the province of Los Santos, in Pedasi is that of Iguana Island, a wildlife refuge. The area was declared a wildlife refuge in 1981 by the Government of Panama, which serves as an area for the protection of the various species located here.
The area [...]

Panama Imports Majority of US Rebar Exports
The United States Iron and Steel Institute reported significant increases of rebar export figures over the months of May and June, which nearly doubled over the period. The Steel Business briefing further advised that the majority of the increased export of the rebar had gone to Panama, which received [...]

Panama Becomes Home to Largest Aquaculture Farm in the World.
One of the largest operators of open sea aquaculture interests, Open Blue Sea Farms, has announced the planned acquisition of Pristine Oceans major assets, from which after consolidation together with Open Blue Sea Farms assets will form the largest open sea aquaculture concern. The planned acquisition [...]

A Look Into Travelling – Panama Style
Panama, just like its heritage and people is a land of not only beauty, but vast diversity too. From Panoramic views of the rugged Pacific Ocean coastline to the more serene tropical Caribbean, many forget that the interior has significant sights and sounds to offer the tourist to, and [...]

Will Panama’s Tourist Card be phased out?
The tourist card which has been a source of consternation, confusion and hassles for many visitors over the years has come under scrutiny by the authorities in Panama. Although some countries do not require that a visa be applied for or approved to visit the country, a tourist card [...]

Panama Canal celebrates 95th Birthday
Mid August marked the 95th anniversary of the Panama Canal, which has provided transit to no less than 983,000 vessels over this period. The waterway is expected to achieve the 1 million mark in 2010, heralding a milestone in the operation of the strategic country’s history and development over the years.
The [...]

Panama is a widely diverse and culturally significant country, together with a population that has been shaped by ancient and modern influences. One of the indigenous people of the region is that of the Kuna people, who enjoy protection within their own governed states or provinces within Panama. The Kuna tribe is estimated to be [...]

A number of projects have been undertaken by authorities in Panama City, to address traffic congestion problems, along Avenida Balboa, as well as the addition of green areas and a park like environment along the bayside. Subsequently contractors have filled in a green strip, complete with walkways and biking paths from Costa del Este to [...]

Panama’s Electricity Tariff To Drop
The government of Panama recently announced the drop in electricity tariffs by 10 percent. The initiative is aimed at both the commercial and production sectors to stimulate economic activity, manufacturing and production. The electricity tariffs are reviewed and revised on a bi annual basis, with negotiations between Panama’s new President, Ricardo [...]

San Francisco
Not only conveniently located and very close to the banking district of Panama City, but completed with an up market and exclusive look and feel, this area is very well known amongst the who’s who and elite in Panama, including several dignitaries and prominent business people, that inhabit this exclusive neighborhood. The area has [...]