Healthcare in Panama One of the biggest reasons to move to or retire in Panama is its excellent and affordable healthcare. It is routinely accepted that Panama City has the best medical facilities and trained professionals in Latin America. Several hospitals in Panama are approved by Joint Commission International, which is the Gold Standard for…
Moving To Or Retiring In Panama Panama has been atop most “Best Places To Retire” lists for more than a decade. In 2012 when the pensionado program was enacted, it was immediately hailed as the Gold Standard for attracting retirees and expats worldwide. With its wide-ranging benefits–from reduced medical costs to allowing up to $10,000…
Panama Tourism in 2020 Panama has always had a strange relationship with tourism, despite the fact it is a country that is rich in possibilities for attracting travelers and vacationers. For over a century, the Panama Canal has almost single-handedly defined Panama’s personality in terms of tourism. Generally, people who say they have been to…
Expat Employment in Panama in 2020 It’s hard to think there is anything good as a result of COVID-19, but one thing is that individuals have been forced to think outside the box in terms of how to realize income while sequestered. If you are able to work from anywhere, why not Panama where the…
Updated September 2020 This list was compiled in September 2020, but things in the restaurant business change quickly. Given that it was also during the COVID-19 pandemic, all the more reason to double-check the status of a restaurant either by calling or going online. We will update as quickly as we can and add new…
Panama Government and Politics in 2020 What type of government does Panama have? If you’re considering investing in or moving to another country, it’s important to gain a basic understanding of its government and overall political processes– particularly as it relates to stability and your rights as a foreigner. There are plenty of beautiful, inexpensive…
From modern supermarkets and imported options to farmer’s markets and co-ops.
