Three Cities

Panama City

Panama is one of the preferred places for foreigners to live in Latin America.

Even for its citizens, Panama is one of the 3 best countries in Latin America for its quality of life, health, education, and a healthy economy. Those are very good reasons.

ORIGIN OF THE NAME PANAMA

There are different versions about the origin of the name Panama.

Some say that it was used to call a common tree in this region, which was called Panama. Others point to the fact that the town was founded on the month of August, when butterflies are in great numbers and that Panama means, in the native language "abundances of butterflies".

The most common of these versions is the one that establishes that a settlement of native fishermen close to the beach where the city was founded was called Panama, to indicate de abundance of fish.

RELIGION

The majority of Panamanians are catholic. However, due to the great diversity of races in the country, and the freedom of religion, there are numerous churches, temples and synagogues along the country.

LANGUAGE

Although the official language is Spanish, English is spoken and understood in the major cities of Panama.

HEALTH

Viveros Island and Panama are safe places for you to come along with your love ones. Panama counts with moderns equipped hospitals with qualified doctors and specialists

SECURITY

Panama was conferred the highest level (with the USA) of tourist safety by the Pinkerton Intelligence Agency. But, as a precautionary measure, it's not advisable to walk the streets showing money or jewelry.

CLIMATE

The country enjoys an average temperature of 80º F, which is lower in the evening. The average humidity is 70%. The rainy season lasts from May to December. During the dry season, the breezes keep the airflow continuously fresh. In the mountains, the average temperature is between 50º and 60º Fahrenheit.

CURRENCY

Since 1904, the US Dollar is the currency of legal tender in our country. The...