Expo Inmobiliaria 2009 One of Panama’s most well-known exhibitions and events is that of the Expo Inmobiliaria 2009, which provides a suitable opportunity for the real estate businesses and investors both with in Panama as well as from external or international sources to congregate and establish value added business relationships and possible business opportunities. The exhibition will have a whole section dedicated to international real estate companies, and according to the organizer... Read Full Story

Panama Canal expansion - and archaeologist’s dream The recent unearthing of a set of fossil teeth, from the print Panama Canal earthworks has been described as belonging to what is classified as Anchitherium clarencei, a three toed browsing horse. The discovery has been claimed as one of the most complete fossils of a horse, uncovered at the site in the last century. Furthermore this discovery confirms two previous similar findings in the region, with the evidence supporting the theory ... Read Full Story

CEO of Canal Authority receives top industry award The CEO of the Panama Canal Authority, Mr. Alberto Zubieta, has received the 32nd Annual Silver Bell Award from the Seaman’s Church Institute. The award was bestowed upon and presented to Mr. Zubieta in an awards ceremony in New York City on the 11th June, in line with acknowledging an individual’s commitment and dedication towards the maritime industry and merchant mariners. Zubieta was awarded the prestigious Silver Bell Award f... Read Full Story

Panama Real Estate Panama real estate has experienced one of the greatest booms in real estate sales and developments in history, and no wonder as the economy, the climate and the setting lends itself to one of the most beautiful places in the world. Both from an investment perspective, with regards to a second or retirement home, Panama real estate offers one the opportunity of diversifying your investment portfolio, within a secure and well established market, complete with legal framework ... Read Full Story

Boquete Real Estate Benefits Boquete is located in Panama, and more specifically in the province of Chiriqui, and more correctly in the highlands of this province. This has a direct issue on considering Boquete real estate, which will be dealt with a little later on. Panama has experienced a real estate boom and many of the prices have increased, however a number of value added deals still remain in areas such as this. Boquete real estate offers and holds a number of benefits over real estate... Read Full Story

US style in Azuero Bonnie Birker, who was a Peace Corps volunteer in Panama almost 40 years ago returned to Panama to operate their very own bed and breakfast in the beautiful seaside village of El Puerto. The village is only a few minutes away from where she served for two years in a real community development as a Peace Corps volunteer. Her Bed & Breakfast is a named after the village, Casa Del Puerto. Bonnie, who originally hails from Iowa spent most of their working career in Washingt... Read Full Story

Panama Canal and Baltimore finalize deal The ACP and the Maryland Port Administration have finalised a deal to promote a water route from the canal to Baltimore in the Pacific Ocean. The memorandum of understanding is based around information sharing as well as the promotion of this water route which will in turn encourage trade between Asia and the US East Coast. The Port of Baltimore is seeking finance to create a 50 foot berth to accommodate the larger ships that will be using the canal af... Read Full Story

Panama’s Hotel Boom Continues The newly opened Bristol Buenaventura closely situated to Panama City, which commenced operation in February is well situated to take advantage of both Panama’s Eco tourism and cosmopolitan attractions. The already opened facilities include the Beach club, villas, the pool and the main hotel building is set to be accompanied by a [...] Read Full Story

Panama Corporate Rentals Panama has become the hub of business in both a regional and service based perspective. With the increase of business travelers to Panama, the need for Panama Corporate rentals has become somewhat of a highly sought after ‘commodity’. Panama Corporate rentals have boomed with the real estate market in the country, thanks to the [...] Read Full Story

Hilton Garden Inn officially announces brand entrance The official announcement of the planned Hilton Garden Inn, to be located at the corner of Calle Eusebio A. Morales and Calle Enrique Grenzier, has been made by senior vice president of brand management, Hilton Garden Inn Adrian Kurre. The newly constructed hotel will consist of 170 units in a 17 story building, in the heart of the banking and commercial district of Panama City, in the vicinity of Via España, which has also become duly kno... Read Full Story