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Guides and updates from our team in Panama: living here, the regions and communities we know, and what buying or building involves.
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Flying into Panama's interior: the airports west of the Canal
Tocumen is the hub, but Panamá Pacífico, Río Hato and David bring you closer to the mountains, beaches and lake where we build. How the airports, roads and buses fit together.
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Whale and turtle season on Panama's Pacific coast
From July, humpback whales arrive off Panama's Pacific coast and sea turtles come ashore to nest. When to go, where to see them near our communities, and the rules to follow.
Yuma Mountain Community Panama Villas | ChiQworld
Yuma Mountain Community in Cerro Campana: two-story FRESH villas, cool highland climate, panoramic views — the mountain counterpart to Coco Beach.
Discovering Costa Verde: Modern Living and Real Estate Growth in Panama Oeste
Discover Costa Verde in Panama Oeste: modern living, strong real estate growth, family-friendly communities, and investment opportunities near Panama City.
Golden Visa Panamá 2026: the Qualified Investor rules after Decree 17
From 16 September 2026, USD 300,000 applies only to a new property bought on its first sale; resales need USD 500,000. What changed and what it means for buyers.
Rental vs Personal Use: Panama Beach Home | ChiQworld
Rent out your Panama beach villa or keep it private? A decision framework covering visit frequency, maintenance, management, and the dry-season peak window.
Buying a Beach Home in Panama as a Foreigner
A grounded reality check on buying a Panama beach home as a foreigner — freehold ownership, USD, closing, taxes, and what a finished home removes from the process.
The Story of Coco Beach Panama Villas | ChiQworld
How Coco Beach came together — a Dutch fund, a Dutch architect, a Pacific Panama beach, and three completed move-in-ready villas built on a modular system.
Pacific Beach Second Homes in Panama
The case for a Pacific Panama beach community as a second home — versus Florida, Costa Rica and Mexico. Lower carrying cost, USD, freehold, year-round climate.
Living at Coco Beach Panama: A Day in the Life
What a day at Coco Beach in Puerto Armuelles actually feels like — morning surf, cool interiors, slow afternoons, and the Pacific sky after sunset.
Short-Term Rentals in Panama: What's Legal, What's Changing, and How to Profit Without the Risk (2026 Guide)
Panama has more than 13,000 active short-term rental listings. Most of them sit in a regulatory grey zone. A meaningful share of them are technically illegal under current law — and most owners don't realize it until enforcement, a neighbor…
FRESH Building System: How Yuma Mountain Homes in Altos de Campana Are Built to Last
The FRESH modular building system by Gatun Lake Construction delivers earthquake-resistant, low-maintenance, thermally efficient homes built for highland Panama. Here is how it works and what it means for your Yuma Mountain Community home.
Coronado Beach to the Mountains: Why Yuma Mountain Community Is the Best of Both Worlds in Panama
30 minutes from Coronado beach, 1 hour from Panama City, adjacent to a national park. Yuma Mountain Community in Altos de Campana offers cool mountain living without giving up the Pacific coast, the golf, or the city.
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