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1. Visit Panama to see for yourself what it is all about.

This is an exciting time to shop for property as Panama is just beginning to develop as a retirement and vacation destination of choice. Many choose Panama because the cost of living in Panama is much lower than the in the United States and Western Europe, and more financially stable. In fact Panama has been consistently rated as a top international retirement destination year after year by publications such as International Living, Conde Naste Traveler and the American Association for Retired Persons (AARP).

Panama City has beautiful, varied neighborhoods to choose from including Miami-style ocean front condo sectors, suburban homes in Costa del Este, restored historic homes in Casco Viejo, and former Canal Zone homes nestled against rainforests. For more information you can visit our Real Estate section

• 1. What about a visas?
• 2. What is the most important advice you would give me?
• 3. How can I ship my car and household goods?
• 4. What about buying furniture and appliances in Panama?
• 5. Is there anything like a Home Depot?
• 6. What about shopping for clothes
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27% of Panama's Population lives in Extreme Poverty - You Can Make a Difference by Supporting Panama's Three Top Children's Charities

You can help the children and families of Panama’s neediest citizens by donating to or volunteering at three of the best run charities anywhere. Panama City’s modern skyline belies the fact that 27% of Panama’s children live in extreme poverty, a majority of them members of Indian tribes living in jungles and mountains.

Panama is a priviledged country within Latin America. It is fast becoming the preferred location for a second or retirement home for Americans and Europeans and for the corporate headquarters of international companies.

For its citizens, Panama is one of the top three of Latin American countries for quality of life: Health, education and economic well-being according to the United Nations.

If you're thinking of retirement or a second home in a safe, beautiful, inexpensive place with a modern infrastructure, Panama is the smart choice.

Indeed, Panama is ready-made for Americans with a USA style infrastructure, the by-product of the 90 year American presence in the Isthmus.

There are many good reasons why it's a smart choice to retire or buy a second home in Panama.

In no special order, here are some of the most important:

1. Panama is close.

There are direct flights of 3-5 hours from seven major US cities-New York, Newark, Miami, Los Angeles, Houston, Atlanta and Orlando and Toronto.

"Retirement: Why Panama Is the New Florida: Panama's quality health care, low costs, and proximity to the states are attracting American professionals as a retirement haven."
Business Week, July 13, 2009

According to Business Week Magazine, Panama is the place for professionals looking for a comfortable retirement on a moderate budget.

Golfing in Panama: When people hear about Panama, the Canal is the first thing they think of, but few know that Panama is quickly becoming a first class golfing destination. This small country has more golf courses per person than any country in the region—and more on the way—no hurricanes or earthquakes, the U.S. dollar as its currency, free travelers insurance, a vibrant capital city full of great restaurants and nightlife, and a whole slew of other nearby attraction to keep you occupied when you’re not golfing.