From a statement by the Cabinet of the Government of Panama :

"The Cabinet Council has approved a Cabinet Resolution which gives a favorable ruling on holding a Concession Agreement between THE STATE, through the Panama Maritime Authority (AMP) and the company MARINA VISTA MAR GROUP, S.A., which will invest 6.5 million dollars in it.

It is explained in the document that, according to the application filed by the company MARINA VISTA MAR GROUP, SA , the area will be used for the construction, use and operation of a marina capable of receiving 150 berths for boats between 40 and 120 feet, protected by a breakwater or compacted jetty.

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Tourist Marinas: New Law in Nicaragua

March 2020

The National Assembly approved a bill that aims to streamline the procedures for granting concessions for the development of yacht clubs and berths.

The deputies of the National Assembly approved on March 12 a new Law for the Development and Operation of Tourist Marinas that will stimulate the development of the tourism industry and encourage national and foreign investment, both public and private, in the water tourism sector, the government informed in a press release.

$48 Million Planned for Tourism Marine

October 2018

It is expected that in the following months will be built in Bahia Ballena, Puntarenas, a terminal with 93 spaces for berthing boats of different sizes in Costa Rica.

According to the interactive information system "Construction in Central America" of CentralAmericaData, Deep Trench Developes CR Adventures S.A. presented the Environmental Impact Study (EIA) to build a terminal with 93 spaces available for berthing boats of different sizes.

Panama: Marine Concession in Causeway Expanded

April 2014

For 20 years the company Amador Marina will have available 11 acres of sea bottom for the construction of breakwaters, piers, and slips for yachts up to 220 feet and other amenities.

The estimated investment is $22 million, and the Panama Maritime Authority in return will receive, at the end of the twenty year award, the sum of $5,086,000.

Growing Investment in Panamanian Beach Tourism

May 2012

In 2011 $405 million was invested in projects in the tourism sector, and 2012’s investment is estimated at $842 million.

From a press release from the Tourism Authority of Panama (ATP):

There is no doubt that tourism in Panama is taking giant leaps when beach projects are attracting thousands of visitors from around the world who choose to come to the isthmus to have their best vacation ever.