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We have the most complete shopping centers of the
region, supermarkets which offer products imported from United States with similar prices and local products of equal category with inferior prices, which represents a good alternative.
Our country is a paradise for gastronomy lovers. Here you find restaurants of all kinds, which honor the best kitchens of the world, some have recognized worldwide Chefs and the quality of service and products is excellent. Also, one can find many recognized American fast-food franchises.
One of the benefits of relocating in Panama, is that in 2.5 hours you will be able to travel to the United States with the local Panamanian airline, COPA AIRLINES, which counts the best modern float of Latin America. This airline, affiliated to Continental Airlines, effects daily and direct flights to Miami, New York, Los Angeles, other cities, as well as the majority of Latin American countries. Panama is also considered the Hub of the Americas, given the quantity of connecting flights you can make from our Airport to the most important destinations of the world.
Also operating from the International Tocumen Airport in the City of Panama, other airlines with direct and daily flights to different cities of the United States, such as: Delta Airlines, American Airlines, Continental Airlines, Iberia, and others.
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Daily flights to
USA:
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Miami
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(2.5
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Orlando |
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Atlanta |
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Houston |
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Newark |
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Los
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Panama is a safe, quiet country, an ideal place to
educate your children. The family ties are very important, which is beneficial for your family. International prestigious schools are available, who offer bilingual education or totally in English. Panamanians are very proud of our high level of education. Spanish is our official language, but a great percentage of the population speaks also English.
It is also important to point out that in comparison with other countries of the region, Panama has no frequent natural disasters such as hurricanes, earthquakes, no active volcanoes, which is most beneficial.
For those who seek retirement in a natural and quiet area, Panama offers residential areas in the middle of nature. Our country offers an incredible variety of attractive tourist areas, the best ecotourism, observation of birds, exotic islands and beaches, seven Indian cultures, historical sites nominated as Humanity Patrimony, adventure tourism, health, thermal spas, diving, sport fishing, amongst other different activities. The abundance of ecosystems has produced one of the most rich flora and fauna of the planet.
Additionally, Panama is considered as an active migratory route for many species of birds, fishes and mammals. For example, the humpback whales, can be observed from many of our beaches.
Another advantage of living in Panama, is that you can obtain more for your money. The circulation of the American dollar at par with our local coin and the low level of inflation permits you to stretch your bills. The cost of the majority of the services, medical care, entertainment, utilities, and taxes are considerably lower than in the United States, for example. Passive investors can find second mortgages and other beneficial investments which he will not be able to find in the United State or Canada. There exist many opportunities for business waiting for the creativity and interest of many. It is quite easy to handle a global business from our country, taking advantage of the existing communication facilities in internet, cellular and fax communication.
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EL
VALLE DE ANTÓN
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Known as the place of eternal spring, this picturesque town is located in the crater of an existing volcano many millions of years ago. Its eternal spring, cool climate, makes it an excellent summer place. Famous for its arts & crafts market, it is a mandatory place to visit for tourists, at the market the visitor can purchase gifts, besides beautiful native plants of the place, such as orchids, bougainvilleas, fruits and fresh legumes.
It is also possible to visit La Piedra Pintada, huge petrography with images and symbols hard to understand. It is said to be the map of the region.
Some symbols which are repeated in the ceramics in the Isthmus coincide with some images of the great stone. An experience offered lately is the Canopy Tour to the Macho Chorro. It is a promenade held by cables sliding to the cups of the trees, achieving an excellent panoramic view of the great forest. You can also stroll through the town walking or riding a horse.
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CHIRIQUÍ
The Province of Chiriquí is located at the extreme south occidental of the Republic of Panama and has a surface area of 8,653.23 kms. Its geographical coordinates approx. places it between the 8°00'00" y 8°55'13" latitude north and between the 81°26'27" and 83°3'7" of occidental longitude.
Chiriqui limits to the north with the Province of Bocas del Toro, south with the Pacific Ocean and east with the Province of Veraguas and west with the Republic of Costa Rica.
The natural landscape of the Province of Chiriquí presents relative and diverse contrasts, embracing from coastal plains to mountain sites with altitudes above the 3,000 mts.
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The Chiriqui high lands are of volcanic origin and occupy a great part of the territory along the Central mountain range. They reach its maximum altitudes in the north occidental area, where the highest points of the province and the country are located: Volcan Barú (3,475 mts), Cerro Picacho (2,874 mts), Cerro Santiago (2,826 mts), Cerro Pando (2,468 mts).
The climates are: rainy tropical and cool in height. The tropical rainy climates are abundant in almost all the province and is characterized by heavy rains, registered during some months and a dry season of approx. three months. The temperatures vary between 26° and 30° C.
The cool high climates are very proper of the most highest areas of the Province (Volcan, Cerro Punta and Boquete). In these zones, the precipitation is abundant and it rains about 9 months or more. In these zones the temperatures vary between 13° and 25°C.
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