Tagged “Panama”

Best Surfing in Central America: Country-by-Country Guide to Waves, Seasons and Surf Camps, From Guatemala to Panama (2026)

The best surfing in Central America runs down a south-facing Pacific coast from Guatemala's black-sand beach breaks to El Salvador's right points, Nicaragua's offshore reefs, Costa Rica's two coasts and Panama's Santa Catalina. This guide compares each country by wave type, level and season, with a full Guatemala section and how to pick a surf camp.

How to Sell Property Abroad as a US Owner: Taxes, Process and Timelines in Costa Rica, Mexico, Panama, Nicaragua and El Salvador

When a US owner sells a beach home or lot in Latin America, two tax systems take a turn: the country where the property sits, and the IRS. Here is how capital gains, withholding, transfer taxes, closing costs and timelines compare in Costa Rica, Mexico, Panama, Nicaragua and El Salvador, and what changes on your US return.

How to Sell Beachfront Property to International Buyers: Pricing, Marketing and Where to List

Selling a beach house in Latin America to a buyer who lives overseas means pricing without an MLS, listing where foreign buyers actually search, and handing them the documents and surf facts they need to commit from thousands of miles away. Here is a practical plan for owners and their agents.

Private Islands for Sale: How to Buy an Island in 2026 (A Surf and Beach Buyer's Guide)

You can buy an island in many countries, but what you actually get ranges from full freehold title to a 25-year lease, and the purchase price is often the smallest number you will deal with. Here is how island ownership works country by country in 2026, what islands really cost to buy and run, and what surfers should check before they fall for a reef pass.

Top 6 Surf Resorts for Sale Right Now: Mentawai, Siargao, Nicaragua, Peru and Panama

Every surf resort from our "Top 6 Surf Resorts for Sale" post in one place, from a freehold villa in the Mentawai Islands to a $2.5M oceanfront hotel in Peru. Tap any listing for photos, full details and to contact the seller.

The Best Surf Towns in the World to Live and Buy Property (2026 Buyer's Guide)

Where should a surfer actually buy? We profile 12 of the best surf towns in the world, covering the waves, the everyday infrastructure, the property picture and the ownership rules foreign buyers need to know before they sign.

Panama Real Estate for Surfers: The 2026 Guide to Buying Surf Property in Santa Catalina, Playa Venao, Bocas del Toro and Beyond

Foreigners can own titled property in most of Panama, but much of the best surf land is held as rights of possession, and the beach itself stays public. Here is how titles, coastal rules, taxes and visas work in 2026, and what you get for your money from Santa Catalina and Playa Venao to Bocas del Toro.