Panama Blog
Panama Looks to Position Itself as a Medical Tourism Hub
Panama is taking steps to tap into the fast-growing global medical tourism industry, a sector valued at over $180 billion annually and attracting more than 44 million international patients each year. Earlier this week, the Minister of Comme...
Panama Canal at 111 Years: A Future Focused on Sustainability
The Panama Canal has reached 111 years of operation, celebrating its legacy as a global trade route while embracing a strong sustainability vision. Since its first crossing in August 15th, 1914, the canal has shaped Panama’s economy and int...
Panama Sets Bold Goal to Transform 58% of Plastic Waste by 2040
Panama has unveiled a national plan to transform how it handles plastic waste, aiming to achieve 58% plastic circularity by 2040. The initiative focuses on reducing pollution and promoting a circular economy across the country. The ambitiou...
$100 Million Milestone: Panama’s Qualified Investor Program Fuels Real Estate Boom
Panama’s Qualified Investor Program Hits Record Inflows - Real Estate Leads the Way Panama continues to strengthen its reputation as a leading destination for global investment, particularly in the real estate sector. The country’s Quali...
IKEA to Open in Panama: A Game-Changer for Expats and New Homeowners
Inter IKEA Systems B.V., the owner of the IKEA concept and global franchisor, has officially signed franchise agreements with Sarton Group to launch IKEA operations in Panama and Costa Rica. While the exact opening dates have yet to be announ...
Panama Geisha Coffee Sells for $30,204 per Kilogram – Boquete’s Star Shines on the Global Stage
Panama Geisha Coffee Sells for $604,080 at Auction – A Win for Boquete and High-End Real Estate Panama’s world-renowned Geisha coffee has just made history again. Hacienda La Esmeralda, located in the highlands of Boquete, Chiriquí, sol...
Top All-Inclusive Resorts in Panama: 2025 Guide for Families, Golfers, and Investors
Why All-Inclusive Resorts in Panama Are Worth Exploring Panama may not be overflowing with massive all-inclusive resort chains like Mexico or the Dominican Republic, but its compact and curated selection offers real value, particularly for exp...
Panama Sets Course to Become a Crypto-Friendly Investment Hub
In an ambitious move to modernize its financial infrastructure, Panama has reintroduced a forward-looking crypto regulation bill aimed at positioning the country as a leader in the digital asset space. The new proposal, known as Bill No. 247,...
Panama’s Hotels Renew Pressure for Airbnb Oversight
As a follow-up to the growing debate around short-term rentals in Panama, the country’s hotel association (Apatel) is turning up the pressure on lawmakers to regulate platforms like Airbnb. Yovanna Segarra, Apatel’s president, emphasized...
Panama Hosts the Coffee World’s Most Exclusive Auction – Best of Panama 2025 Goes Live August 6th
Over 300 international buyers from more than 20 countries are set to compete in the 2025 edition of the “Best of Panama” electronic auction, a prestigious showcase for the country's world-renowned specialty coffees - especially the ultra-...