Panama welcomes retirees from every country. There are many things about Panama to attract retirees such as affordability, incentives and safety. In September 2006, International Living rated Panama as the number one place for retirement.

Some of the incentives offered include:

• The right to bring household goods into Panama tax free
• The right to import a new car duty free every two years
• The same rights and protections as Panamanians for property owners
• 15% off hospital and private clinic services
• 20% off general and specialist medical consultations and surgeries
• 15% off dental and eye exams
• 50% off movies, theatres, concerts and sporting events
• 25% off restaurant prices
• 25% off airfare with private or public, national or foreign companies

In addition to these incentives, there are many other reasons to retire in Panama.

• Minimal Visa requirements
• Affordable
• Safe
• Ideal climate
• Modern, American-style infrastructure
• Low cost of living
• Modern, American-style medical facilities
• English is widely spoken

“It is quite clear why this country is so appealing for North American retirees: Panama boasts the world’s most generous program of special benefits for retires, it offers easy access from the US, its cost of living is low, the landscapes and coastlines are beautiful, its population is friendly and warmly welcomes foreign residents and investors, and its capital, Panama City, is without peer in the region.”

- International Living, September 2006

Come Discover Panama offers assistance to retirees to help make an easy transition. We offer relocation services, immigration and visa services, mortgages services, real estate services, and Real Life Tours. Contact us today for more information.

 

Enjoy Your Retirement in Panama
 

For those who are considering spending their retirement in another country, Panama is a popular option. Retirement in Panama would allow you to come and bask in the wonderful delights of nature that Panama has to offer. Whether you are a person who would like to relax and simply be at peace near the beach or a person who would love to indulge in late nights out in the city, Panama offers retirees the chance to do as they wish with multiple alternatives to pick from.

Retirement in Panama can be fun. There are a million things to do in this country, where a person can always find an activity for his preference. For people who want to feel the thrill and exhilaration of river rafting, bungee jumping, parachuting, hiking, exploring the jungle, etc. it is recommended to always travel with a guide who knows his way around. Those who prefer to spend their retirement in the interiors of the Republic, in the province, Chiriqui or Bocas del Toro are the top destinations that retirees usually choose. Spending your retirement in Chiriqui offers you the advantage of breathing in the fresh air of the highlands and experiencing a cool weather all year long. A retirement in Bocas del Toro will allow you to wake up every morning with a magnificent view of the ocean and the splendors of nature.

There are other retirement spots in Panama that one can contemplate as well. In the province of Cocle, lies the El Valle de Anton (The Valley of Anton), where the locals are friendly, the climate is perfect and you can enjoy your retirement in a tranquil atmosphere. There are lots of things to do in El Valle, where local legends, folklore, tradition and the Panamanian culture are predominant in each and every corner.

Panama City, the capital of the Republic, is also a great place to spend your retirement. With huge and modern malls, Panama City provides you with the perfect spot to retire. Multiplaza Mall, Multi Centro Mall, Albrook Mall, Los Pueblos and El Dorado Malls are the best malls in the country. These malls have branded stores, men’s, woman’s and children’s apparel, toy shops, restaurants, supermarkets, etc. Most of the malls even have an arcade or children’s play area so that kids and adults are equally entertained. Besides this, there are many bars, discotheques and happening places in Panama. So come and enjoy your retirement in Panama!