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Living in Panama

Live in Panama has several advantages like:

  1. Save: panama has the highest rating for tourist safety from Pinkerton Intelligence Services and a low crime rate in general. One of the first things foreigners who live in Panama will tell you is how safe they feel. Panama City, like every big city has some neighborhoods best to avoid, but in general you can go about Panama City day and night without a worry. This is also true for the rest of the country.

  2. No Hurricanes or mayor earthquakes: Panama is even blessed by nature. It is the only country in Central America that is absolutely hurricane-free. Panama also has none of the destructive earthquakes that plague its Central American neighbors. Your property investment will always be safe from hurricanes and earthquakes.

  3. Dollar currency: The convenience of having the U-S. dollar as the unit of currency cannot be underestimated  it makes daily life that much more hassle free for foreigners. The U.S. dollar as it´s currency is also a major contributing factor explaining why Panama boats the lowest inflation rate and the most stable economy in Latin America.

  4. First Class medical services: More than any place in Latin America, you can readily find English speaking American trained doctors and dentits. There are hospitals with the latest in diagnostic test equipment and services. Full coverage health insurance policies are very reasonably priced.

  5. Feels like  Home: When you stay for extended periods of time in another country, you want to feel away from it all, but not completely. It´s important to have familiar services and the comforts of home within easy reach. No other country in the world fits this bill better than Panama. Why? Because a ninety year American presence gave Panama a modern American style infrastructure.

  6. Close: panama is easy to get to. Located in Central America, it is just 4-5 hours by plane from the States. Non-Stop daily flights from Miami, Atlanta, Houston, Newark, Los Angeles, New York, Ft- Lauderdale and Orlando are offered by Delta, Continental, American and Copa Airlines.

  7. Banking conveniences and a strong financial services sector: ATM machines provide access to your USA bank account and are located throughout Panama City as well as in many locations outside Panama City. Panama has a sophisticated banking sector comprised of ninety different banks.

  8. Quality construction: You´ll be pleasantly surprised by the high quality of Panamanian construction. Homes are well built and tatesfully designed. Panamanian architects attend US construction industry conventions to keep up-you-date on the latest in construction style, floor plans and quality living.

  9. Good Schools: families will find a number of excellent private schools to choose from. Most foreign capitals have just one American accredited school, but Panama City has Three: The International School, Balboa Academy and Oxford International.
  1. Friendly People: Another reason why Panama is great place to live is because of the Panamanian people themselves. To begin with there is a saying that Panama was “born globalized”. As a historical crossroads, Panama is home to immigrants from everywhere. The different communities comprised of different nationalities have grown and gotten along amicably for many years.
 
 
Angel Reyes, III
 
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