Panama Blog
Panama Considers New Rules for Short-Term Rentals – What Property Owners and Investors Should Know
As Panama continues to attract tourists, digital nomads, and relocating expats, the country’s thriving short-term rental market - bolstered by platforms like Airbnb, Vrbo, and Booking.com - is now under review. A newly proposed law seeks to...
Panama’s Passport Climbs in 2025 Global Ranking – More Visa-Free Access Than Ever
Panama has made a notable leap on the global stage in terms of travel freedom. In the latest edition of the Henley Passport Index, Panama has risen to 28th place, granting its citizens visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 148 destinations w...
Panama Accelerates $1.3 Billion Corozal Port Project to Reinforce Its Global Maritime Hub
Panama is once again placing the development of the Corozal Port at the forefront of its infrastructure agenda. Under the leadership of President José Raúl Mulino, who took office in July 2024, the long-discussed project has been reintroduc...
Panama Might Actually Pay You for Hitting a Pothole
In news that might sound like a late-night expat joke over beers in Casco Viejo: Panama is proposing a law that would compensate drivers up to $10,000 for damages caused by potholes, missing manhole covers, and crumbling roads. Yes, you read...
Panama’s Coffee Innovation: New “Aroma Fingerprint” to Boost Trust and Exports
In the heart of Chiriquí, one of Panama’s most renowned coffee-growing regions, scientists are brewing something innovative – not in a cup, but in the lab. A multidisciplinary team from the Universidad Tecnológica de Panamá (UTP) is cr...
Maersk Expands Logistics Hub in Panama Pacifico
Maersk has launched a new 20,000 m² logistics center in Panama Pacifico, solidifying Panama’s role as a key trade gateway connecting Latin America, North America, and Asia. This modern facility features over 17,000 storage positions and of...
Panama’s Green Season: Why the ‘Off’ Season is Actually On
Forget everything you've heard about Panama's rainy season being something to avoid. After five years of calling Playa Guanico home and running La Chantin, a small surf retreat on Panama's wild Pacific coast, I've learned that the so-called ...
Netflix and Amazon Film Reality Shows in Panama Driving Investment and Global Attention
Panama continues to solidify its status as a rising star in the global entertainment industry, this time as the filming location for two major reality shows: Netflix’s Outlast and Amazon Prime Video’s Beast Games 2. This double feature un...
Panama’s Ambitious Rail Project Set to Create 71,000 Jobs in a Decade, Reshape Regional Economies
Panama is on track for a transformative infrastructure expansion with the proposed Panamá–David–Frontera railway, a megaproject that promises not only improved connectivity but a powerful boost to employment and regional development. Aut...
Tocumen Airport to Begin Charging for Terminal 2 Parking Starting August 4
Travelers passing through Tocumen International Airport should take note: Starting August 4, 2025, the airport will begin implementing a new parking fee structure at Terminal 2. The policy aims to increase security and improve access for acti...