Panama is often called the “Crossroads of the Americas” because it is geographically connected to the massive continents of North and South America.  Panama also serves as an international business hub for the entire region and sustains a melting pot of inhabitants from all over the world.

With the Panama Canal, the Colon Free Trade Zone, and large offshore banking sector, Panama has historically served as a convenient stopover point for goods, and a strategically important center for business and trade.

Only recently, with the ousting of Manuel Noriega in 1989 and the reversion of the Panama Canal and surrounding territory to Panamanian control in 2000, Panama has begun to develop as a haven for retirees, expats, entrepreneurs and tourists.

Panama’s airport, which serves as a central hub for Continental and Copa Airlines, has recently undergone substantial upgrades and now receives regular flights from New York, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Miami and Houston, as well as Amsterdam and nearly every capital city in Central and South America.

Panama today is a modern center for business, entertainment and travel. Ambitious travelers can experience two coasts, dense jungle and cool cloud forest all in the same day, and dine in the cosmopolitan capital that same night.

Panama’s Caribbean and Pacific shores are home to more than 1600 islands.  In addition, a volcanic corridor of highland peaks form a backbone through the center of the nation, creating an incredible array of diverse climates, wildlife, and vegetation. With seven indigenous tribes including the colorful Kuna, Panama offers a myriad of experiences and adventures.

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