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This page consists of a brief but colorful history of the Las Perlas Islands and a note about the Republic of Panama economy, today. Also, you'll find that tour package has been created by the Kingfisher Bay Island Estates & Marina. The tour will help you to get to know the project better and know Panama, a location International Living ranks as the best expat haven in the world. Lastly, I've included an important word about the visionaries of the Kingfisher Bay Island Estates & Marina. The History and Lore of Las Perlas The dominating central island of Isla del Rey, formerly known as Isla de Las Flores, is the largest of the islands in the Las Perlas Archipelago. More than 220 islands,

In 1513, the Spaniards found indigenous people diving to get beautiful pearls, and thus the archipelago got its name. The famous pearls of the ceremonial crown of the Queen of England were found here. The pearls of Islas de las Perlas were still being sent to jewelers in Paris at the beginning of the 20th century. These indigenous people told Vasco Núñez de Balboa about Peru and the vast wealth it held. Small colonial towns in this region include Pedro González, and Contadora, located on the island of the same name. During the 16th century, the Las Perlas were the defenders of the trans-Isthmian route of treasures from Peru. This place also became a frequent route for privateers and pirates that attacked ships leaving the Panamanian ports of Taboga and Naos, before these ships could

In more modern times, the Las Perlas Islands became a strategic location for the defense of the Panama Canal during WWII.  As well, Contadora , became the meeting place for famous personalities, such as the last Shah of Iran (who lived here during part of his exile) and former US president Jimmy Carter, a frequent visitor. It is rumored that the infamous Panama Red of the 1960s and 70s came from the Las Perlas Islands.
 

Panama City and the Republic of Panama One of the more attractive things about living in Panama is the fact that the country borders two oceans.  Anyone with a hankering could breakfast at the Caesar Palace overlooking the Bay of Panama, make a leisurely drive north and have lunch on the shores of the Caribbean Sea, and easily return by sundown to dine at the Miramar.  Panama, the isthmus of the Americas, is a water born country. Panama City is one of Central America’s most modern cities, with luxury hotels, fine restaurants, and a very cosmopolitan nightlife.

Panama City is also the banking center for Central and South America, including the Caribbean. Further benefits of Panama: Currency being the US$, the time zone which varies from EST to CST (according to US daylight savings time), and a majority of Panama’s work force is bilingual (Spanish and English).

The Pacific coast of Panama has a tropical climate that is free from natural disaster; there are no hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes or volcanoes, making the location diving to look for collectibles from Spanish Galleons that were laden with treasure a delightfully safe experience.
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Panama is the most globalized country in Latin America, while Peru is the least, according to the latest Globalization Index compiled by A.T. Kearney and Foreign Policy magazine. As well, according to the latest Capital Access Index compiled by the Milken Institute, Panama ranks second only to Chile as the best place in Latin America to access capital. Its score of 4.19 out of a possible 5 points gives it a rank of 34 worldwide of the countries under study, ahead of countries like China, Poland and Egypt. In three sub categories - macro-economic environment, banking governance and advanced capital markets, Panama actually scored higher than Chile.

Luxury Panama Tours hosted by Kingfisher Bay S.A. 

Kingfisher Bay has put together these fun filled tours in order to help promote the new exclusive development on Isla Del Rey, located in the Archipelago of Isla de las Perlas off the Pacific coast of Panama. Fun filled activities commence on Thursday Evening as soon as you arrive in Tocumen International Airport, where our special hostesses will be waiting to escort you through customs and immigration.  From the airport our drivers will take you to The Miramar Intercontinental Hotel where you will be spending three wonderful nights in the heart of Panama City.  To learn more about the hotel please - Click Here -

Special Offer!  If you purchase a lot at Kingfisher Bay before taking the tour, the cost of the tour will be at Kingfisher Bay's expense. If a lot is bought after the tour, you will be reimbursed for the cost of the tour, $1,250.00 or $1,750.00, at settlement.
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Visit the website of Kingfisher Bay Island Estates & Marina and see a more comprehensive portrayal of this exciting new five star project taking place in the Las Perlas Islands. Learn more about the location and the amenities offered directly from the Principals of Kingfisher Bay S.A.

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