Author: Liz Larroquette

The car pulled up slowly and the woman at the wheel took time cutting the engine and unlocking her seat belt. She looked over at her passenger and smiled. The two were easy together, but older than I had imagined. She was slight in her navy slacks and navy and white striped cotton top that sported [...]

I’ve been telling myself for more than a year that my website wasn’t keeping pace with my clients’ needs. The new terminal at Tocumen International Airport in Panama City is taking shape as the country prepares to accommodate 25 million passengers annually and act as a transportation hub for the Americas. I regularly post blogs and [...]

“I’m not even sure what the correct name is”  A gentleman from Mexico  who was interested in investing in property in Panama asked this. “I’ve heard it called a condotel, a hotel-condo and a contel and now you just said condo hotel.” Fortunately the man was smiling when he asked the question so I smiled back. [...]

"When I come down, will I be able to golf?" I was recently asked this question. I wanted to respond, “I don’t know,  do you know how to play golf now?” but I didn’t. I did wonder, however, if the gentleman had done any research about Panama before picking up the phone and calling me. It’s [...]

Royal Palm Nearing Completion The stunning twin-towers of the Royal Palm residential complex located directly on the Pacific Ocean in Nueva Gorgona is nearing completion with the first units anticipated to be delivered to owners in late July. Occupancy permits are being processed and legal paperwork executed. Social areas are receiving final landscaping and the on-site [...]

I just received an email from a local Panamanian bank telling me if I use their Visa issued cards, I could possibly win a trip to Russia to watch Panama compete in the World Cup Just use your Multibank Visa and you could join the Panamanian National Team in Russia where their opening match will be [...]

I have always felt there was only one place like Panama and that was Panama itself. First, there is the unique geography. We are just a small isthmus linking the two Americas, and because the geography is so important to trade routes globally, Panama has had to fight for centuries to gain true independence. Today, we [...]

“Is Costa del Este Panama City or is it something else,” said the voice over the phone. “I’m being transferred to Panama City, but my office is in Costa del Este and many of the places I’d like to live seem to be there too. When I look on the map it’s not clear.” I knew exactly what he was telling me. Sometimes Costa del Este appears as part of [...]

Every time I open my mouth, it’s clear I wasn’t raised in Panama. Nonetheless, I’m excited about Panama’s inaugural appearance in the World Cup. I can’t wait to scream “GOAL!” when Panama scores!