http://www.articlealley.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com Natural Medicines in Panama- grass, herbs, and roots Due to the elevation in prices of prescription drug and the recent problems with the medicines the CSS (social security) distributes, some to the population of Panama has returned to botanical remed... http://www.articlealley.com/article_108105_17.html 24th November 2006 Fed X and DHL are both operating in Panama City. Our experience has been mixed. Things have never gotten lost, which is very good, but it may take a while the shipment to arrive. We have ordered medicine shipped in from China (cheap prices!) and had a bit... http://www.articlealley.com/article_108101_15.html 24th November 2006 The history of beach towns along the Pacific Coast in Panama is coupled to the history of the Panama Canal. Most of the population that settled these Pacific beaches came from small villages that now are under the waters of the Panama Canal. They were rel... http://www.articlealley.com/article_108097_29.html 24th November 2006 If you are looking for picturesque tropical beach front property set in a small remote fishing village that offers pristine white sand beaches and lots of privacy maybe you should be considering Punta de Chame, Panama. Think of every postcard picture youâ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_108096_29.html 24th November 2006 Where in the world can you go to be within thirty minutes of some of the world’s most beautiful beaches and enjoy an almost perfect daily climate in a mountainous setting? El Valle De Anton! El Valle De Anton is one of the most sought after locations fo... http://www.articlealley.com/article_108094_29.html 24th November 2006 The following are the benefits and privileges for all those classified as Jubilados & Pensionados (irregardless of age) and for all other residents of Panama be they Panamañian or foreign nationals residing in Panama in their 3rd and 4th Ages. It sets t... http://www.articlealley.com/article_108093_18.html 24th November 2006 City of Knowledge Work Visa Program This program allows foreign investors to obtain up to 5 work visas (valid for an initial term of 2 years, and renewable for an additional 2 years) for their company in Panama under the condition that they must rent an ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_108091_18.html 24th November 2006 Self Economic Solvency Visa Law Number 16, of June 30, 1960 created this program to offer international investors the opportunity to obtain legal residency, citizenship (and passport) in Panama through certain investments in the Republic of Panama. Th... http://www.articlealley.com/article_108090_18.html 24th November 2006 The Tourist Pensioner Visa (Turista Pensionado) This visa is designed for persons whose pension from a government entity or private corporation is $500 or more ($600 or more for a couple per month). You will have to prove this under scrutiny. Usually a p... http://www.articlealley.com/article_108088_18.html 24th November 2006 Panama is now positioning itself as the “New Costa Rica”. It has put together the most appealing program of special benefits for foreign residents and retirees you'll find anywhere in the world today. We can refer you to a law firm in Panama that has ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_108087_18.html 24th November 2006 All properties at least a 80% LTV All properties owner occupied residential - condos, single family, and townhouses. Owners are typically retired Americans with assets, retirement income and good credit. Properties are generally new, sometimes pre-own... http://www.articlealley.com/article_108083_33.html 24th November 2006 Panama has serious bank secrecy laws. Your money here is safe from lawyers and others who wish to abusively take it away from you. Collecting a civil debt from another country in Panama is close to impossible, don't plan on it happening. A government tryi... http://www.articlealley.com/article_107623_15.html 21st November 2006 There are about 150 banks in Panama and they come in several flavors. One is the offshore bank that can only do business with entities not in Panama. There are banks that can only do business with entities in Panama and then there are banks that can do bu... http://www.articlealley.com/article_107622_15.html 21st November 2006 In Panama medical insurance after 60 years of age becomes challenging, but not impossible. As almost always is the case, but especially after the age of 60; pre-existing medical conditions will most definitely be excluded. You can be insured and will ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_107621_17.html 21st November 2006 Medical insurance in Panama is offered by insurance brokers much like in the U.S. They basically offer two types of insurance and under these two types fall a variety of companies and benefit packages. You can buy a) hospital or catastrophic insurance... http://www.articlealley.com/article_107619_15.html 21st November 2006 Panama is modern when it comes to these things. Actually they are more advanced than many places in the USA. Panama Satellite and Cable TV Satellite and Cable TV is readily available but you will probably get fewer stations than you had back in the... http://www.articlealley.com/article_107618_15.html 21st November 2006 October 22, 2006 Expansion of Panama Canal Is Approved By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Filed at 7:25 p.m. ET PANAMA CITY, Panama (AP) -- Voters overwhelmingly approved the largest modernization plan in the 92-year history of the Panama Canal on Sund... http://www.articlealley.com/article_98669_15.html 13th November 2006 This is a brief discourse designed to help you avoid some pitfalls that many before you have encountered: Panama is a wonderful place especially to the expat or would be expat. It is easy to become taken with the country and start thinking emotionally ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_98667_33.html 13th November 2006 Cafe Pomodoro Spaghetteria/Wine Bar It wraps around the Las Vegas Hotel on the corner of Avenue Eusebio A Morales and Calle 55 streets and is in the area known as El Cangrejo, Panama City’s business district. The Wine Bar entrance faces Eusebi... http://www.articlealley.com/article_98664_29.html 13th November 2006 The combination of incredible natural beauty, pleasant moderate climates as well as access to international markets and the quality and low cost of the labor force, make Panama an ideal place to live. You can drive from a modern, bustling urban environmen... http://www.articlealley.com/article_97795_33.html 09th November 2006 Panama has one of the lowest costs of living in all Central and South America. Colombia is cheaper if you don't mind being an occasional kidnap/robbery victim. Actually many legitimate Colombians have moved to Panama and are setting up businesses here. Ho... http://www.articlealley.com/article_97793_15.html 09th November 2006 While in a foreign country, you are subject to that country's laws and regulations, which sometimes differ significantly from those in your home country and may not afford the protections available to the individual under your home jurisdiction. Penalties... http://www.articlealley.com/article_97792_33.html 09th November 2006 If you found this page and are reading this I assume you are from one of the following countries: USA, Canada, UK, Northern Europe, or Australia. I further assume you are thinking of investing in Panama and/or living here. In this introduction I am unasha... http://www.articlealley.com/article_97790_33.html 09th November 2006