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The Press: What They’re Saying about Panama as a Tourism Destination
Exotic Panama, that sunny nation in Central America, gateway between the Pacific and Atlantic oceans-has almost everything: year-round sun, first world amenities, bird-filled rainforests, a dollar economy and easy flights from the US. Panama City is considered safest of all Central American cities, with worldly buzz because of the Canall and a World Heritage Site. (Casco Viejo)
Forbes Magazine
September 2009
The Press: What They’re Saying about Panama as a Tourism Destination
Exotic Panama
Forbes Magazine
July 2009
Exotic Panama, that sunny nation in Central America, gateway between the Pacific and Atlantic oceans..has almost everything: year-round sun, first-world amenities, bird-filled rainforests, a dollar economy and easy flights from the US, Panama City is considered safest of all Central American cities, with worldly buzz because of the Canal and a World Heritage Site.
Whereever They Lay Their Hat
The Telegraph, London
October 2008
What s New on Panamainfo
New Destination:
Destination Cocle
Panamainfo has added Cocle province to our Destination section. Just over an hour from Panama City, Cocle province is smack dab in the middle of the country is an increasingly sought after destination because of its numerous tourist friendly beaches and variety of beautiful mountain venues plus a a provincial capital city with modern conveniences.
Medical & Dental Care: Health Insurance and Hospitals
Health Care Services
One of the great advantages of living in Panama is the high quality of medical care and the large number of English speaking, US-trained physicians and specialists. Medical and dental care are on a par with the USA. The same techniques, facilities and medications are used but costs average at least 50% less . Several Panama City hospitals
compare favorably to the best US hospitals.
The Rainforest
Panama has some of the world's most beautiful and biodiverse rainforests. As one indicator of biodiversity, Panama has more bird species than the US and Canada combined: 934. Furthermore, all that great nature is very accessible. Some of the best locations are just 30 minutes from Panama City.
Panama Canal Rainforest
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Panama Canal Rainforest - Nature Was Never This Close
The Panama Canal rainforests are the most accessible pristine rainforests in the world. Just minutes from Panama City in the former American Canal Zone, now Soberania National Park, they are home to exotic nature and outstanding ecotourism attractions. A veritable treasure of nature, these 50,000 acres of pristine rainforest host 105 species of mammals, 525 species of birds and 124 species of reptiles and amphibians.
The Future of Panama
Panama has one of the best economic futures in Latin America. Panama was given the highest projection for economic growth of any Latin American country for 2007 by the IMF.
Like Chile, Panama has the potential to raise its people's standard of living above developing nation status in the near future. Recently, Felipe Gonzales the ex-Prime Minister of Spain said that Panama is one of a handful of nations which has the potential to rise to first-world status within 5 years, whereas other third world countries will take a generation or more.
People and Culture
Due to its position as a crossroads and transport center, Panama's people and culture reflect it's international connections. There is a saying that Panama was "born globalized." Since Panama is historically a crossroads, people and cultures from all over the world meet and mix here, resulting in an atmosphere of tolerance where people know how to get along with each other.
