• Discounts on prescription drugs, health care services, hospitals and dental services.
• Discounts on airfares, restaurants, movies, theatres, lodging, utility bills and other services.

This is rapidly changing, however, the standard monthly cost of living, including domestic and professional services, food, entertainment, real estate and additional expenses are substantially lower than in many countries particularly Europe and North America.

• US dollar as legal currency.
• Panama economy is based since its beginning on the services sector.
• The Panama financial and banking center is one of the highest rated in the region.

Panama is perhaps the most accessible retirement spot for Americans in the region. There are frequent nonstop flights to Panama City’s Tocumen International Airport. It’s a 2 and half hour flight from Miami, there are also daily direct flights from/to LA, NYC, Orlando, Houston, Atlanta; also Paris, Madrid, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Toronto and Istambul. Panama is also a hub for international flights in the region connecting daily South America with North America.

Panama’s modern infrastructure is constantly evolving and includes highways, up-to-date communication systems, shopping centers, top-tier hospitals, and highly-rated banks.

The number of housing options in real estate projects in Panama is continually increasing, encompassing residential proposals for all types of budgets and preferences. This includes luxurious gated communities in the city, cozy residences in the mountains, or beautiful beachfront properties. Depending on each client’s preferences and budget, there are exceptional opportunities in small houses or apartments at attractive prices, up to more exclusive options with all comforts and security.

Modern and trustworthy private medical services and facilities are available. Medical treatments and procedures are considerable lower than other countries. Panama has been one of the countries in the region that have most quickly vaccinated the majority of the population against COVID-19.

Certainly, normal safety practices are necessary as in any capital city worldwide, nevertheless, Panama is considerable safer than many countries and far safer than any most of the region. In addition, due to its geographical position, natural disasters such as earthquakes or hurricanes are not common in Panama.

Panama offers a wide selection of places to visit including beautiful islands, a modern city, a booming night life, excellent and varied gastronomic options, good shopping, highlands, rain forests and beautiful beaches on the Pacific and Atlantic Ocean.

Temperature in Panama is basically the same all year, this is kind of boring for us Panamanians, however a good thing for those with long cold winters, the only difference is that we only have a dry season and raining season; however, even at raining season we can enjoy a beautiful sunny set of days. Temperatures are typically hot and humid in the lowlands (between 24C and 34C /70F and 90?F) and somewhat cooler in the mountains (between 15-24/50-64F).

Spanish is the official and standard language, however, English is widely spoken and you should not find trouble obtaining assistance in English.

Panama is not by far a perfect place, however, it is always moving forward and improving. Due to the fact it is a small country with still a low population substantial changes can be accomplished in shorter terms, the service industry (hotels, tourism and restaurants) are getting better and the recent booming competition and new businesses would always bring better alternatives for the consumers. With the right attitude hopefully it would not take long for you to get used to the country rhythm.