Language in Panama English as a Second Language In Panama most people speak Spanish, the official language of the country. The Spanish in Panama is closer to Caribbean than Central…

Part 1 of 3 – Craft Beers with a Tropical Twist Do you know that according to the 2011 Food and Lifestyle Report from the Kirin Institute, Panama ranks 11th…

Part 1 – Driver’s License Requirements As a foreigner, you can legally drive in Panama for up to 90 days using a valid driver’s license from your home country. As…

Options for sending and receiving mail in Panama Government Postal Services Sending and receiving mail in Panama can take a little work, but the routines aren’t difficult once you fall…

How Panama compares to other countries around the world Out of 227 countries ranked in a recent study of life expectancy by the CIA’s World Factbook, Panama comes in at…

Lots of jobs, too few qualified applicants If you are looking for a business to start in Panama, you might want to consider a trade school. Panama has a welcoming…

Why an International Driver’s Permit may be a good idea You may have heard that you should obtain an International Driving Permit (IDP), sometimes incorrectly referred to as a “license”,…

Unraveling the mysteries of paperwork abroad If you don’t have much experience traveling to other countries, trying to decipher the documentation required can be daunting. Here is a brief primer…