Published on Thursday, March 19th, 2009
If you’re looking for a tropical hideaway to retire to overseas, why not consider Panama?
Running east to west between Costa Rica and Columbia, Panama is bordered on the north by the Caribbean Sea and on the south by the Pacific Ocean. With a population of about 3 million and a landmass just slightly smaller than Scotland’s, Panama offers expats plenty of diversity - from tropical beachside retirement homes to mountain retreats with cool spring like temperatures.
With a visa and attractive pensionado program for retirees, it’s also easier to retire to Panama than you might think. In this, the Shelter Offshore guide to retiring in Panama we will show you how to go about planning a retirement in this fabulous and exciting country.
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Published on Tuesday, February 24th, 2009
If you’re looking for a tropical getaway to spend your retirement days in, why not look to Central America and Panama in particular. It has just been named the top investment destination by Property Frontiers for 2009, and it is increasing massively in popularity as a lifestyle destination too.
Located between Costa Rica and Columbia, Panama is a modern, tropical paradise with all the comforts of a first world destination, but the lower cost of living of a developing nation. With beaches on both the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean, retiring in Panama offers days of fishing, diving, golf or any other activity you can think of.
But do not be put off by the thought of hot, humid days and nights. The climate in Panama varies, from the sandy beaches to the mountain ranges - and fresh breezes tend to rise after dusk. Regarded as one of the prime retirement destinations, Panama may well be calling you. In this introduction to living in Panama we’ll take a look at geography and climate.
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