Panama: The Best Place to Make your Dream Retirement Come True

Everyone dreams of a perfect retirement. After decades of dedicating yourself to the career you've chosen in order to raise the family and to pursue your personal goals as well, it is just right that at one point, you'll be able to get the sweet rewards of all your efforts throughout the years. Retirement is really something to look forward to, but before even reaching that point, one must first create a fitting plan. If you're one of those persons who are wanting to take their retirement on a place other than his home, then the country of Panama is a perfect suggestion for you.

Panama is considered as a retiree-friendly destination as the U.S. and European countries do. In fact, several publications like the Forbes and the New York Times have published articles that describe the country as one of the world's top retirement havens. One great thing about Panama that attracts more and more foreigners around the world is that it is active in encouraging retirees to becoming residents of the country. As a matter of fact, the government has passed a law creating an appealing incentive program for retirees; as they call it, the Pensionado Program. Upon grasping the numerous benefits that entitle retirees whether a local or not, you'll realize that Panama is indeed a wise choice in selecting a place to write the remaining stories of your life with.

Aside from the aforementioned benefits that crowned Panama as retirees' haven, here are some other reasons to consider that might make you say yes to Panama:

1. Being a foreigner, you'll get to experience the lowest expense of living in Panama. As compared to other retirement destinations in the world, this country holds fewer costs of living primarily because inflation rates are very minimal. Besides, affordable prices of real estate properties await those who want to settle down at Panama--whether you prefer living in a condominium, an apartment, or in a tranquil region, a variety of choices are available that may suit your budget and your lifestyle. Inexpensive healthcare is also offered for retirees and they are also entitled to great discounts regarding transportation, hotel accommodations, housing loans, and medical privileges.  

2. In Panama, your safety is well-taken cared of. Speaking of crime rates, any retiree who are seeking for a peaceful and hassle-free life after work can find that exact set-up in this country. Nothing to worry about being victims of theft or robbery because Panama is considered to be the safest place in the world for tourists and for retired persons as well. Moreover, Panama is not just safe when it comes to crime but in terms of natural disasters as well. 

3. You'll never run out of worthwhile activities to indulge in at Panama. Though it is just a small country in terms of size, the scope of activities that it has to offer is large enough to keep everyone asking for more. Not to mention the world-class Panama Canal that no other structure in the world can ever compare to it; you can also get to experience first-class Panama City tours and have a taste of life at its finest.

Top Panama Excursions

Lost? Just starting with your Panama tours and don't know where to go and what to do? Well, let this article be your guide and find out the best Panama activities that most tourists are talking about. Don't just sit back and have your time wasted; instead, head out, put your adventure shoes on and let what you have learned here be your guiding light. Here are some of the must try Panama excursions that anyone should dare undertake:

Go Birdwatching. Panama is one of the best spots in Central America to unleash your love for wildlife because of the distinguished biodiversity that it holds. And one of the esteemed class of animals that Panama boasts about is its wide variety of bird species that are of extraordinary beauty and charm. Mainly because of its strategic location that is, in the middle of North and South America, the country is a home to more or less 900 species of that is a combination of the northern and southern birds. Among the most noticed species that you should look out for are the quetzal that everyone dreams to see, the harpy eagle, three-wattled bellbird, and several others that are all worthy to be noticed. If you're interested to go birdwatching, head for Panama's rainforest and look for Pipeline Road, one of the best birdwatching sites in the country. Bring your binoculars for a nearer sight of ringer hingfisher, shining honeycreeper, and a lot of other bird species that magically enchants those who come for a visit.

Overcome the Panamanian Rapids. Not only do Panama's sky boasts of everything it can offer you, but it seems like Panamanian waters has something to say too. The country has challenging river formations that accounts for a perfect whitewater rafting. Everybody who has tried conquering the rapids of Panama varying from Class II to Class IV says that it was such an exciting and worthwhile experience. Who can say that you be the next person to testify the same thing?

Majority of the rivers suited for whitewater rafting are situated at the Chiriqui Province. In fact, the Chiriqui Grande is considered as the best whitewater rafting site at Panama and is very reachable at the same time. What's great about whitewater rafting in the country is that you'll not only see the amazing landscapes that border the rivers, but your eyes can also be gratified with various plants, animals, and even waterfalls that will add up to the beauty of the experience.

Indulge in Panama's Paramount Watersports. Sorrounded by both the Atlantic and the Pacific Ocean on other ends, it is no surprise that Panama also offers the best watersports in the world. May it be scuba diving or snorkeling, its waters are of great fascination to experienced and even first time divers. Lots of factors keep most divers all around the world in coming back to encounter Panama's waters once more: its tropical temperature, the unusual convergence of currents, and the richness of underwater life all justifies their arguments. If you're now ready to dive off to Panama, then you should make it during the months of September and October for clearer water conditions.

These are just some of the countless adventures that you can embark on to during your Panamanian tour. Surely you'll never run out of worthwhile activities perfect for an awaited getaway. 

Up and Away the City at Ancon Hill

“I wandered lonely as a cloud

That floats on high o'er vales and hills,

When all at once I saw a crowd,

A host, of golden daffodils;

Beside the lake, beneath the trees,

Fluttering and dancing in the breeze.”

- I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud, William Wordsworth

Who won’t love this poem that almost everyone might have grown reciting over and over? This piece might have touched your poetic heart once, and probably inspired you to create one as good as this. But so much for the awesome poem, let’s take a single emphasized word from it and offer a touch of appreciation to Panama’s one piece of land that labels it as a country.

This might not top the ‘favourites’ list of every traveller who have gone doing Panama City tours, but I assure you, this place is really something. Visiting this country will definitely give you a bunch of suggestions of where to go and what to do depending on your own inclination. But honestly, it would be a shame on anyone’s part who has visited Panama if they haven’t took even a glimpse of this hill. Hence, to avoid having any sense of regret upon coming home from here, come, climb, and behold what Ancon Hill can bestow on you.

Whether you are a mountain enthusiast or not, you’ll surely get your eyes and jaws off once stepping on this hill. Ancon Hill, or otherwise known as Cerro Ancon provides you the highest position you can be at Panama. Standing almost 200 meters in height, you can create your own postcard yourself having your camera with you. From above, you can look over picture-perfect views of Panama itself—the Panama Canal, Albrook, and Amador Causeway that will definitely get your heart melting. This hill’s extremely unique in itself, a jungle indeed at the middle of a busy Panama City. 

Why remain a woodland while the surrounding area developed?

Probably you’ll get puzzled how it turned out this way. On the actual, if you’ll stand at the foot of the hill looking at it with all its surrounding areas, you should have a little reflection on its past. Let’s take a sneak peek at Panama’s history way back in the 20th century. That time, the Ancon Hill was under the authority of the Americans making it their base for radio communications, thus, the hill seemed to be left out with the advancement its neighboring regions are undergoing. And when the locals finally get their own authority over the hill courtesy of the Panama Canal Treaty, the very first thing they carry out is to erect a huge national flag at its peak probably to proclaim their ownership of it. 

Let’s thank God for history that resulted for Ancon Hill’s present goodness.

The hill is accessible through hiking, biking, jogging or even by car, that’s why there’s no other reason you can’t come across this astonishing hill. See face to face these amazing flowers, birds, and land animals that you haven’t encountered before and experience yourself what travellers are talking about. View Panama as a whole in varying viewpoints and do not miss the chance of watching the serene sunset in this remarkable hill.