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Panama Real Estate – Your #1 choice for Real Estate in Central America

Panama is quickly becoming a top tourist, living and retirement destination for many people from the US, Canada and Europe. Therefore this is opening amazing opportunities for investing in real estate. Whether you are looking for a home to live or retire in, or whether you want to get involved in a promising investment opportunity – read on to learn more information about the benefits of real estate in this popular Central American location.

The real estate available in Panama is very diverse - ranging from luxury city condos, to mountain getaways and beachfront retreats. You it is very likely that you find real estate to suit your style, budget, dreams, and needs. Please click on the following links for further information about: real estate services, relocation services, real estate seminars, real estate tours, locations, building projects, property for rent, property for sale, retirement visas.

Panama lies on an isthmus in lower Central America. It provides a gateway to Central and South America; next door is Costa Rica in Central America and Colombia in South America. It is divided by the well known Panama Canal which provides a sea route for vessels traveling between the Caribbean and Pacific Oceans. The presence of the Canal and its geographic location helps support Panama as a strong commercial and trading centre.

Panama has a lot to offer for those who live and visit – with a variety of unique natural and cultural attractions and a wide range of activities for everyone’s taste. Whether you enjoy adventure activities in wild and exotic locations; relaxing on fine white-sanded beaches; hiking in scenic mountain regions; or dancing salsa with the locals there is something for you. With Panama’s fascinating natural wonders and varied cultures you will continually learn something new.

Panama can provide an exotic and exciting new environment for people to live or visit, while still providing an easy lifestyle with many creature comforts. The political situation is very stable in Panama and streets are reasonably safe. It is very easy to access fresh food and water (tap water is safe to drink) and many of the products available in such countries as the US are available in large modern supermarkets in Panama City and some of the other larger centers around Panama. Health care is of a very high quality and modern standard, while being at a very low price.

In Panama, infrastructure is well developed and the roads are considered to be the best in Central America. Flights to major airports in the US and many airports in Europe are regular and reasonably priced. Additionally, internal flights within Panama City can provide easy means for traveling within Panama.

When considering real estate in Panama it is important to know that there is a rapidly growing retirement population moving to Panama. The four retirement visas available in Panama are:

• Pensionado Visa (the most popular)
• Private Income Retiree Visa
• Person of Means Visa
• Forestry Investor Visa

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The most popular retirement visa is the Pensionado Visa. This is thought by many to be one of the best retirement visas available - in the world. It can provide retirees with many benefits, including: huge discounts on transport, accommodation, prescription medication and health care; and significant tax exemptions.

Panama City is located on the Pacific Ocean, and only an hours drive from the Caribbean Ocean. The city offers numerous reputable restaurants with international and local cuisine; a range of shops; a diversity of entertainment; and educational services. It is a busy and cosmopolitan city with many new developments. Apartments and condominiums, many with ocean views are available for a variety of budgets. And family homes and condominiums are also available in quieter and leafier suburbs.

Another important investment opportunity in Panama City is the Casco Viejo district. Currently, the Panamanian government provides incentives for investors for the restoration of this significant and historic suburb. The architecture and views from Casco Viejo are mesmerizing and it is considered by many as one of the most potential investment areas of Panama City. Already people are taking advantage of the colonial old-world charm found in this energetic area by establishing restaurants, bars and cafes amongst the array of spectacular buildings, such as the National Theatre and the Presidential Palace.

Out of Panama City, there are many other popular locations with growing real estate opportunities. These range from beach and island, to mountainous and forested regions. Some examples of the more popular areas are:

• Boquete and the Chiriqui Mountains in the west. This region provides peaceful and scenic living with access to some fine restaurants and cafes.
• Bocas del Toro an island area in the North West of Panama that offers idyllic island living with a Caribbean flavor.
• The mountains, forests and waterfalls of areas around El Valle and Penonomé can provide quiet and restful living a relatively close distance from Panama City.

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Panama has also enjoyed a recent boom in Health Tourism or Medical Tourism, where people travel to Panama for surgical procedures such as cosmetic surgery and dental work. For more information about this please visit www.Panama-Health.com

In summary, Panama offers some of the best real estate investment opportunities in Central America. We hope that you consider the many benefits of getting involved in real estate here. Thank you for visiting this site, we hope that it is useful to you for providing background and real estate information in Panama. Please make sure to sign up for free newsletters and articles.

Other information you might find of interest includes travel and tour packages to Panama, as well as Panama retirement information, and corporate, investing and business services in Panama. For general information and a new Panama Forum, check these sites.