Of all the destinations in the world where I recommend real estate deals, only one is a major capital…a true world city…
That’s Panama City.
There are very good reasons for this, which I’ll come to in just a moment.
First, today is Deal Open day for my Real Estate Trend Alert group. In just a few hours, at 1 p.m. ET, RETA members will have the chance to own stunning beachfront homes in Playa Caracol on Panama’s Pacific Riviera.
These are spacious three-bed homes…right on the beach…at RETA-only pricing…and with exclusive developer financing…
I’ve never found a deal like this before for RETA. Frankly, it’s astonishing to have this deal to own true beachfront homes like these. “Scarce” doesn’t cover how rare this opportunity is…

In just a few hours, at 1 p.m. ET, RETA members will have the chance to own spacious, three-bed homes just steps from this tropical beach at Playa Caracol.
I expect gains of $310,000 five years after delivery on these homes. But there are very few available…just 12 homes at RETA-only pricing.
If you’re interested in this RETA members-only deal, there’s still time to become a member and get the chance to own one of these stunning beachfront homes. Go here to get a special preview of the deal briefing I created for my RETA members. But you need to move quickly…as I say, the deal opens at 1 p.m. ET.
Now, back to Panama City…
Panama City is where I started my overseas real estate investing journey. I made my first overseas deal here back in 2004—a preconstruction condo I bought for $147,630. I sold shortly after completion for $220,000. My gross profit: $72,370.
When I arrived in Panama City, I could see it was changing. But it was still in the early stages of its transformation. The Panama City of today is utterly different from the sleepy place I first visited two decades ago.
Today, this is one of the wealthiest cities in the Americas and sports the world’s 25th biggest skyline, beating out LA, Miami, and Beijing to name just a few.

Panama City’s skyline is one of the biggest in the world and a symbol of its growing economic prowess…it’s come a long way from its days as a Spanish colonial outpost.
Panama City now bears all the hallmarks of a wealthy world city—towering skyscrapers, high-end restaurants, designer boutiques, supercars roaring down the streets, trendy cafés, and malls packed with designer labels.
Not to mention the fact that this is one of the world’s great safe havens.
Renowned for its easy residency options, business-friendly policies, and favorable taxation regulations, Panama City is attracting people and companies from around the globe.
This is a booming, thriving international hub of trade and finance…and its growth has decades left to run. (This is another of the reasons I’m so excited about the imminent RETA beach homes deal. Playa Caracol is just 60 to 90 minutes from this vibrant, cosmopolitan city)
For evidence of its immense popularity, I need look no further than my RETA team.
Several of my team members are long-time Panama residents. One of them is British-born Oliver Lovett.
Below he explains why he moved to Panama City and why he has no plans to ever leave…
“Why I’ll Never Leave Panama City”
By Oliver Lovett
I first came here because my now-wife is Panamanian. We met in Manchester when she was studying English there. In October 2017 I flew out to visit her in Panama City. Within a week I’d found a job and I’ve been here ever since.
The first thing that struck me about Panama City was the sheer size and scale of the high-rise buildings. I remember driving into the downtown area on my first day here and just craning my neck up to take it all in.
English cities are mostly low-rise, I’d never seen anything like Panama City’s skyline.
Panama City is expanding outwards…fast. I live in a residential area called El Bosque in the center of Panama City, close to my wife’s family.
They’ve been here for 30 years and tell me that when they arrived the surrounding areas were all grassland. Today, high-rise residential buildings dominate the landscape.
All the available land is being developed. There are two new residential towers going up within 100 feet of my building. And there are another four or five that have been built in the last couple of years. Space for development is at an absolute premium in Panama City.
I understand why the demand for real estate is so high. The quality of life here is exceptional. Take the healthcare…
The private hospitals are clean, modern, and reasonably priced. Many of the doctors have been trained in the U.S. and speak excellent English. A few years ago, I broke my arm. I was seen almost immediately after arriving at the emergency room. And I was back home, medication in hand, within a few hours.
Last year, my wife gave birth in a private hospital here and the level of care she received was similarly amazing.
There are also numerous top-quality international schools in Panama City. I’m confident that when my son starts school, he’ll receive the same quality of education here as he would have in England…maybe better.
Beyond the big stuff like education and healthcare, it’s amazing to me all the small conveniences I’ve gotten used to since moving here…
One thing that stands out is that I haven’t had to iron a shirt since I arrived in Panama. Everyone here uses the local lavendaria (laundromat) and they charge around 50 cents to press your shirts. They do an amazing job, much better than I ever could.

Modern high-rises have been shooting up in Panama City. Prime developable land is at a premium in the city.
You’ll find amazing restaurants and incredible nightlife throughout Panama City. One of the top areas for restaurants is the upmarket district of Costa del Este.
This is where many of the multinational corporations have their headquarters, which makes it the most sought-after and desirable area of the city to own and rent real estate.
Two of my favorite restaurants are here… For authentic Chinese street food, I would recommend Hong Kong Bakery (they also do great dim sum). And Los Años Locos is a fantastic steakhouse (try the flank steak).
Outside of Costa del Este, Casa Alejandro in Bella Vista is a legendary Spanish restaurant. And the Golden Unicorn in Coco del Mar is the place to go for a Chinese dim sum breakfast with views out across the Bay of Panama. There are also lots of incredible restaurants in the historic district of Casco Viejo. But I would say the best restaurant in Panama City right now, is Cantina del Tigre. They’ve put a gourmet twist on traditional Panamanian dishes and the results are incredible.
In terms of nightlife, I like to go to El Cangrejo, a leafy suburb full of lively bars and restaurants. On Friday night, I often head to Murphy’s Irish Pub there to play some darts. It’s full of expats from around the world…you never know who you’ll get talking to.
I’ve joined a few expat groups and made plenty of friends…mostly from chatting to people in Panama City’s many Irish and English bars. The community here is very welcoming and there are WhatsApp groups organizing various events, sharing details of garage sales, and so on.
I feel safer in Panama City than I did in Manchester, England. Panamanians are generally very relaxed and friendly, and I don’t recall ever seeing any trouble.
I’ve also found Panamanians to be very welcoming. I’ve had an advantage in that my wife is Panamanian. But in my experience, Panamanians are very proud of their country and are always happy to hear that foreigners are enjoying their time here.
Panamanians always tell me that Panama isn’t as cheap as it used to be, but it’s still a lot cheaper than most other cities I’ve visited recently.
My wife has family in Orlando. We visited them recently and I couldn’t believe the prices for food and drink there. My own parents now live in the South of France, and I’ve likewise found that it’s more expensive than Panama.
The more time I spend in Panama, the more I enjoy living here. Now I can’t imagine ever leaving.

The Costa del Este district in Panama City is home to the regional headquarters of some of the world’s leading multinational corporations.
The future looks bright for Panama. It’s in a privileged location, it has Panama Canal, and so many international businesses are setting up bases here.
Panama City is ideal for remote workers like me. There’s super-fast broadband and I don’t get taxed on income sourced from overseas. This is one of the favorable tax rules foreigners can avail of when living and working in Panama.
I would recommend Panama City to anyone. It’s an incredible city, with tons to see and do. And there’s so much more to Panama than just the city. The countryside, or interior as it’s known here, is beautiful. A tapestry of lush rainforests, mist-shrouded volcanic hills, and cascading waterfalls.
But coming from a country like England where the weather is often cold and rainy, my favorite part about Panama is the tropical beaches.
Here in Panama, with the Pacific Riviera just a short drive down the road from Panama City, you can enjoy the beach every weekend—and many do.
Of course, not all beaches are created equal. When I first arrived, I was keen to try surfing and would go to a small beach named El Palmar a couple of hours outside Panama City. The waves are great, but the beach is littered with rocks, making swimming a bit dangerous.
Better for swimming is the beach at Coronado. The bay is sheltered and calm, but the black volcanic sand isn’t too appealing. And it gets scorchingly hot when the sun is out.
The beach at Playa Caracol hits the sweet spot. Parts of the beach have some amazing surfing, and other parts are calm and better for swimming.
And Playa Caracol looks like you imagine a tropical beach should look…
Playa Caracol is emerging as the premier beach destination in Panama…fast. A new Margaritaville is under construction, a town center is planned, and already RETA members who’ve acted on deals here are sitting on big uplifts and enjoying beach life!
As well as the beaches, Panama has some wonderful mountain towns. Up in the hills, the weather is cool and fresh and feels like arriving in another country. Boquete, near the border with Costa Rica is the most famous mountain town, but there are some lovely mountain towns close to Panama City where you can to enjoy temperate living.
The mountain town of El Valle de Anton (also known as Anton Valley) is around 50 miles from Playa Caracol. It’s a great place for a day trip or to spend a weekend. You’ll find hot springs, great hiking, and some nice restaurants. Fruit and vegetables grow well in Anton Valley thanks to the rich volcanic soil, be sure to call in at the market in the center of town for some fresh local produce.

Panama’s highland areas are cool-weather escapes for hiking, horse-riding and natural delights like waterfall swims and hot springs.
Summers in Panama are amazing. They last from December until April or even May. The arrival of the brisa de verano (summer breeze) lets you know that the summer is here, and that Christmas is on the way. It’s one of the highlights of the year. But I enjoy the rainy season too. I love watching the mists hovering above the rainforest and seeing the incredible array of greens that you can find here.
I’ve visited Playa Caracol many times over the years. As I say, I love the beach and Playa Caracol is the best beach close to the city. The fishing nearby in Punta Chame is great, and when my son gets a little older, we’re going to take him to watch the whales. They come to the waters close to Playa Caracol to nurse their calves.
I’ve spent time at Playa Caracol recently, and the community is very impressive. Everything has been built to a high standard, and the amenities are superb. Every time I visit, I’m amazed at the speed at which everything is being built. New buildings, restaurants, parking lots, supermarkets…construction is progressing at an incredible rate. People in Panama are excited about Margaritaville opening, it’s going to put the Pacific Riviera on the map.
For me, the countryside in Panama has everything you can find in Costa Rica, but without the price tag. And Costa Rica has nothing like Panama City, “The Hub of the Americas,” a vibrant city that I’m happy to call home.
I’m often asked if I would go back to England. It’s not something I’m thinking about. I enjoyed living in England, but life is better in Panama.
RONAN SAYS: The beach homes at Playa Caracol are the ultimate in luxury. Seconds from walking out your front door you’re on the beach.
This is a rare and incredible opportunity to own a true beachfront home in one of Panama’s most exclusive and stunning beach communities. Members are getting a killer RETA-only price. And you’re just 60 to 90 minutes from Panama City.
So if you’re interested, I’d urge you to be ready. The deal opens at 1p.m. ET today.
With just 12 homes available, you need to be prepared. I suspect this deal will be over in minutes once its opens.
I sent you a preview of the deal briefing I’d prepared for my RETA members, if you missed it you still have time to review it here.
Ronan McMahon, Founder, Overseas Dream Home & Real Estate Trend Alert
Your Daily Dream Home
Blikstorp, Hjo, Sweden
This charming three-bedroom house has 900 square feet of living space on a 21,700 square feet lot. The first floor has an entrance hall with a laundry area, a kitchen with a stove, and a cozy living room with a wood-burning stove and west-facing deck. A renovated bathroom and a bedroom complete the lower level.
Upstairs, you’ll find a common room and two additional bedrooms. The house comes equipped with modern amenities including electric floor heating, dishwasher, combined fridge/freezer, and washing machine. The property also includes an outbuilding and chicken coop.
The home is in Blikstorp, a small rural settlement in eastern Sweden. The landscape is characterized by rolling farmland interspersed with dense pine and birch forests, typical of Sweden’s inland agricultural regions. The area is crossed by several small streams that feed into Lake Vättern, Sweden’s second-largest lake, which lies about six miles to the east.
The region preserves traditional Swedish farming practices, with scattered, red-painted farmhouses and timber barns dotting the countryside. The area comes alive during Midsummer celebrations, when local communities gather for traditional festivities.