WHY INVEST IN PARADISE
PANAMA
HAS A GREAT DEAL TO OFFER
Panama is an amazing country with exotic tropical rainforests, gorgeous mountain towns, miles and miles of beaches on two oceans, biological diversity beyond belief, seven living Indian cultures, a first world capital city, world class shopping, incredible historic locations, fishing, diving , rafting, kayaking – not to mention one of the great wonders of the world, The Panama Canal.
Panama is absolutely hurricane-free due to its location near the equator. Panama is also fortunate in that it does not suffer the disastrous earthquakes that affect its neighbors to the north. As such, property investments are safe and vacation plans are very rarely re-scheduled.
The fact is that Panama, unlike many neighboring countries has a very low crime rate.
Panama 's constitution is modeled on that of the United States and guarantees due process. Thus, Panama is a country where the law is respected and investments are safe.
Unlike many nations of the world who frown on foreign investment, Panama encourages it. Many incentive programs have been created to attract businesses and Panama offers the best retirement program in the world today.
With it's location in Central America, Panama is within a few hours of the major cities of the western world. In the US alone, direct flights are available from Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York and Orlando.
The US dollar is the official currency of Panama. There is no need to worry about exchange rates and doing business is simple.
With two coasts and countless islands and beaches, there is much to choose from if you are looking for a beach vacation. You’ll find world class beach resorts as well as exotic and romantic island getaways.
Panama City is a first–world city with a highly sophisticated business center and and a banking sector with over 100 banks. There are hundred of great restaurants and the nightlife is beyond compare. The newsletter of the AARP (American Association of Retired Persons) recently stated that Panama has a first-world infrastructure of roads, business services, medical care and telecommunications.
Panama has just begun to promote itself as a tourism destination and the prices of quality vacations are still very low. Furthermore, Panama’s cost of living is a fraction of that found in the United States. Food, household supplies and clothing are remarkably inexpensive as are rent, dining out and medical services.
Panama ’s position as a narrow land bridge connecting two continents has endowed it with some of the world’s most pristine and bio-diverse rainforests. Much of this rainforest land is in national parks that cover over 5 million acres of the country. Amazingly, some of the best locations for exploration are less that an hour away from the capital of Panama City.
One area in Panama, Pinas Bay, holds 170 International Gamefish Association world records – that’s more than any other place on the planet. There are five world class diving areas: Coiba Island National Marine Park, the Perlas Islands, the Bocas del Toro archipelago, the Portabello area and for historical diving, the Panama Canal.
English is widely spoken as a second language and the Panamanian people are amazingly friendly. Greetings are commonly exchanged everywhere by complete strangers. In addition, Panama has excellent roads, two regional airlines and a first class in-country bus system. All of this makes traveling around this incredible country a pleasure. Hey, you can even drink the water.
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Outside Magazine discusses the Panama Canal and and the beauty of the country including Bocas del Toro.
"Holidays 2004: Bocas del Toro, Panama" Travel+Leisure 
Punta Caracol Acqua Lodge as seen in Outside Online.
