'The Cross Roads of
the World' is what Panama City has been
referred to and you do not have to look
to deep to see why. The Canal joins
the Atlantic and Pacific together and
the 450,000 residents of the city who
have once all been travelers and decided
to stay make it a real crossroads. The
City as as cosmopolitan as it will get
in Central America and there is a great
buzz to the city.
The city itself can
only be described as a mix between,
Madrid, Miami, Rio and a bit of Honk
Kong and also a slither of Paris in
the Casco Viejo sector of town. The
name Panama comes from the native Indian
meaning "an abundance of fish"
and with 2 coasts it is easy to see
why. You can never miss the fish platters
on the menu wherever you go. Due to
the diverse culture of Panama City you
will find nightlife and restaurants
from all over the world. If you want
to dance salsa, flamenco or just break
dance Panama has all of this. The restaurants
range from Indian to French, to Chinese
to Lebanese. There is something for
everyone in Panama City and this is
why it is such a fantastic city.
If you are looking
for a good deal on electronics and many
other goods then Panama is the 'bargainers
mecca' as Panamanians love to bargain.
Due to the numerous free trade regions
in the country it means that bargaining
is second nature to any Panamanian.
One of the main attractions
to Panama City is of course one of the
7 wonders of the modern worlds, The
Panama Canal. The canal stretches from
the Pacific Coast to the Caribbean Coast
and stretches about 51 miles long. Many
people are very impressed when they
first see the canal as they are expecting
a straight cement river way, where as
the canal move through the jungle like
a snake. The best place to get a view
of the canal is the Soberania National
Park above Panama City where you can
join the vultures that circle the hill.
From the park you can see the boats
waiting to enter the canal and also
you can watch boats move from lock to
lock. The Panama Canal is truly magnificent.
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What
Panama City Panama has to offer:
During
the day - Panama
is the shopping and bargaining
mecca of Central America so
anything you want you will surely
get a deal on here. You have
companies and people that travel
all over the world visiting
and selling their produce here,
there is nothing you cannot
get in Panama City. There are
some great cafe's in the Casco
Viejo area to sit down at and
watch as life passes by. Of
course there is the famous canal
which is well worth a visit,
not many have a wonder of the
modern world on their doorstep.
During
the night - Panama
comes to life at night and is
one of the safest places to
be. On every corner you will
see a police man and you can
walk around at 3am with no problem.
There are casino's, dance clubs,
restaurants, pubs, you name
it Panama has it.
The
People - The people
of Panama City are a mixture
of every country you can think
of however they have some how
been able to keep their own
identity, hence why Panama is
so diverse culturally. They
are also some of the friendliest
and happy to help people in
the world.
The
History - Panama
city has a modern section, old
colonial section and the French
looking sector. There is a lot
of history of pirates and Noreiga
all over Panama and you can
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Why
not check out the property tour of Panama
and the areas within the city!!
Why
Panama City is a good investment!!
Location,
location, Location
- Look at Panama City it is close
to everything. You have great
shopping, nightlife, restaurants
and safe living. 30 minutes away
is a beach, 75 minutes away is
white sanded beaches, 1 hour to
the Caribbean Coast and some of
the best diving in Central America,
45 minutes to mountains and the
refreshing climate and hiking
that is on offer!! You have the
Albrook Airport for 1 hour flights
to Chiriqui and Bocas del Toro
or use Tocumen as the hub to get
anywhere in the world.
Services
- Infastructually
Panama City is the most up to
date and modern Central American
city with banking, private hospitals,
dentists, shopping. And all of
this will always be close by.\
Day
and Night - There
is always some thing to do in
Panama 24 hours a day. There are
restaurants from Indian to Lebanese
and casinos all over town. If
you want to dance the night away
jump onto Calle Uruguay, or dine
in the Casco Viejo. Walk the Amador
causeway or watch as the ships
enter the canal. You will never
be bored in Panama City we can
guarantee.
Living
Costs - Compared
to the UK or US Panama is about
25% the cost of either of them.
There are a lot of high rises
and houses being constructed and
many pre-construction bargains.
Panama is full of International
banks and financing is available
at some great rates and repayments
are minimal. You can get your
piece of Panama with a Canal view
in one of the condo projects for
around $100K. Also the cost of
food, electricity and water are
much lower than the western world.
Panama
City's culture -
Panama City is a mix of many cultures
who have kept their distinct culture
while acclimatising to Panama.
You can feel the glow of Panama
as you walk around and see the
business taking place under your
nose. The opportunities that await
are unbelievable and the red tape
is minimal!!
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