The real estate bubble days of past have long gone. However Panama’s property market continues to move along, not quite at the same pace, but moving along just the same. Many investors compare Panama’s market to a young Singapore or Hong Kong. The country’s financial stability and growth are results of Panama’s strong economical foundation. Besides the Panama Canal; Panama boast a large financial center, the second largest free trade zone in the world, 3 large container ports and large deposits of copper and gold.
Panama has become a world class destination, not only for its striving business culture, but also for its vacation and versatile tourism destinations. Panama offers a harmonious blend of Pacific and Caribbean beaches, mountains, rainforest and a cosmopolitan city center. The country is investing in the infrastructure and supporting tourism full steam. Cruise ships have always found Panama to be an attractive destination because of the Canal and attractive beaches, however within the past few years; Panama has been made a cruise ship home port by Royal Caribbean and Pullmantour, having thousands of passengers fly into Panama to start their cruise itinerary.