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Forty-five minutes north of David (pronounced dah-VEED), Panama’s third-largest city, a few miles east of the mountain town of Boquete, is a bright green sign for a narrow two-lane road called Calle Raideep Lal that leads to the highest golf course in Central America (3,601’ above sea level to be exact). The Indian provenance is unique for a road name here. By this point on my drive up from the...

Singapore, Dubai, and Panama City are geographically privileged hubs for transportation, banking, and commerce. Yet one city stands out on true accessibility for the average expat and investor.Singapore and Dubai have become symbols of global prosperity. Singapore is an elite financial hub, while Dubai is known for rapid, high-profile growth. Both thrive because of their unique positions at the...

The closure of the copper mine abruptly changed Panama’s export landscape. What once seemed like an export-driven economy fueled by a mega-mining project once again revealed a more modest reality: shrimp, bananas, fish, coffee, pineapples, meat, and some industrial products. All of them are important. None, on its own, is capable of filling the void left by copper. But there is one export that Panama...

A city with red rooftops in the foreground and skyscrapers in the background.There are several pathways to residency in Panama, starting with a $100,000 investment in teak reforestation.Credit…Toh Gouttenoire for The New York TimesPanama is consistently lauded for its quality of life, robust service industry, ease of visa process and health care (there’s a Johns Hopkins-affiliated hospital in Panama...

Despite rising temperatures, Panama remains among the countries with the best air quality in the world, according to IQAir’s annual report.  According to IQAir, only 14% of countries meet World Health Organization standards, and forest fires exacerbate pollution. Monitor up to 8 Environmental Parameters Measures smoke (PM1), fine dust (PM2.5), coarse dust (PM10),...

Over 700,000 Americans are spending their retirement years abroad, according to data from the Social Security Administration. While the cost of living, lower medical expenses, and safety are essential to planning an overseas retirement, another important consideration is obtaining residency. According to a recent report by International Living, Panama is the most welcoming country...

Panama Residence by Investment (Panama Golden Visa): Panama’s residence-by-investment program, also known as the Panama golden visa, offers individuals the opportunity to obtain residence by investing in Panama, which is an international banking center. It allows foreign nationals to invest in the country and apply for a residence permit. Overview of the Panama Residence by Investment Program...

While most global conversations on investment migration revolve around Europe, the Caribbean, or Asia-Pacific, Latin America has quietly emerged as a region offering cost-effective and flexible residency pathways. In 2025, several Latin American countries stand out for their ease of entry, fast timelines, favourable tax treatment, and access to citizenship. These programs are particularly attractive to...

The tranquil beaches and lush rainforests of Central America now echo with a new sound: the arrival of private jets carrying the world’s wealthiest individuals. Fresh data reveals an unprecedented millionaire migration wave transforming Costa Rica and Panama into elite sanctuaries, with 650 affluent newcomers projected by 2025. This isn’t just a tropical fantasy—it’s a calculated relocation of...

It's a tale as old as time—or at least one that goes back a few decades now: The surfers come first, then the cute cafés, restaurants, and boutique hotels follow. That's been the story in Bocas del Toro, Panama. Starting in the mid-1990s, wave riders would arrive every winter to conquer the legendary offshore break Silverbacks. Nonsurfers would usually stumble upon Bocas—which sits on...