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Discover how the Free Stay program offers free stays in Panama to our investors. A unique opportunity to discover your investment before finalizing your commitment.
Investing in Panama is much more than a financial opportunity: it's gaining access to a lifestyle, a destination, a rapidly developing region.
That's why LATAM Finance created the Free Stay program — a unique initiative that offers our investors free and luxurious stays in Panama, transforming your investment into a concrete and memorable experience.
This program answers a legitimate question all our investors ask themselves: "Before committing for 5-10 years, how can I really know Panama City? See the property in person? Meet the teams? Discover the lifestyle?"
The answer: the Free Stay program.

The Free Stay program is built on a simple philosophy:
Investing in Panama means first discovering Panama.
So we offer our investors (and their families) entirely free premium accommodations in Panama City, so they can:
A 2-4 week stay in Panama costs approximately $3,000-5,000 for a couple (hotel + meals + transport). The Free Stay program offers this completely free, significantly increasing perceived value and confidence in your LATAM Finance commitment.
Access to the Free Stay program depends on your investment level in LATAM Finance Club Deals.
Access:
Additional Benefits:
Access:
Additional Benefits:
Access:
Additional Benefits:
✅ Accommodation (furnished, equipped, services) ✅ Airport ↔ hotel transport ✅ Welcome meals and themed dinners ✅ Guided tours of properties and neighborhoods ✅ Facility access (pool, gym, coworking) ✅ Basic travel insurance (repatriation)
❌ International flights (you pay) ❌ Individual meals (other than welcome dinners) ❌ Optional tourist activities (tours, restaurants outside package) ❌ Visa — verify your nationality requirements
vip@latam.finance with desired dates
Characteristics:
Apartment Types:
Feeling: Miami Beach or Miami's Brickell District — modern, high-end, energetic.
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Types:
Feeling: Cartagena in Colombia, Havana (Cuba) — historic charm, authenticity, culture.
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Types:
Feeling: Monaco, Beverly Hills — exclusivity, sophistication, prestige.
During your Free Stay, you have access to a complete immersion program:
"After 3 days in Costa del Este, I realized this was THE destination. The apartments are modern, life is pleasant, and returns are real. The Free Stay program let me verify all this personally. Without this stay, I would have doubted. Now I'm completely at peace."
— Philippe M., Toulouse
"We visited 5 destinations before choosing Panama. Costa Rica, Mexico, Colombia... The Free Stay program gave us the opportunity to truly experience Panama. Meeting other investors, seeing real properties, discussing directly with Rémi. It's a game-changer. We're investing again."
— Sarah & Tom K., Vancouver
"With the VIP program, I got advisory board rights and a car with driver. It let me truly understand LATAM Finance's long-term strategy. I'm committing not just financially, but also as an advisor. This level of partnership doesn't exist anywhere else."
— Carlos R., Rio de Janeiro
| Advantage | Impact |
|---|---|
| Personal Due Diligence | Verify actual property quality, not just photos |
| Perception Risk Reduction | Experience lifestyle before committing |
| Investor Networking | Meet peers, share strategies, find deal partners |
| Perceived Value + | Free Stay makes you feel VIP — increased commitment |
| Tax Trip Deductibility | Travel expenses potentially deductible (see attorney) |
| Advantage | Impact |
|---|---|
| Investor Conversion | Those who test convert to additional deals |
| Long-Term Retention | Emotionally rooted investors stay longer |
| Ambassadors | Satisfied investors recommend to networks |
| Product Feedback | You provide valuable feedback on properties, management, services |
| Competitive Edge | Few real estate managers offer this service |
Select Club Deal matching your financial profile:
Once investment confirmed, you receive:
Contact vip@latam.finance or use portal to:
Receive logistics details, arrive in Panama, and live the experience.
Yes, up to your tier limit. Immediate family free; friends pay meals (group rate).
Reschedulable up to 12 months. If unused after 24 months, credit lost.
No. It's a marketing benefit offered by LATAM Finance. Consult your local tax attorney for travel expense deductibility.
Absolutely! The program covers accommodation + welcome. Beyond that, explore freely at your expense.
Must be activated within 24 months of investment. Flexibility, but real deadline.
Good to Know — The Free Stay program isn't marketing gimmick. It's serious LATAM Finance investment to let you truly experience Panama before committing. Investors who participate report complete transformation of vision — they shift from skeptical to Panama champions.
Warning — Stays book quickly. Plan booking 3 months minimum in advance, especially high season (November-April). After 24 months of inactivity, credit is lost.
Discover the real estate club deal opportunities currently available.
View opportunitiesThe Free Stay program transforms your relationship with real estate investment in Panama. It's no longer abstract or distant — it's a lived, tangible, memorable experience.
You discover not just your properties and returns, but also a lifestyle, a community, a rapidly growing region.
Investing in Panama with LATAM Finance means investing in much more than real estate: it's gaining access to a transformational lifestyle.
Ready to live the Panama adventure? Discover our Club Deals and activate your Free Stay today.

Author
Fondateur — LATAM Finance & BR Group
Entrepreneur et investisseur immobilier, fondateur de BR Group et LATAM Finance. Plus de 20 ans d'expérience en immobilier international.

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