tico39 We were in Pedasi when we were told that a passing hand cart sold the best ice cream in Panama. We had only been in Panama for about 2 months at the time. A small group of 20-somethings from Panama City shared this important fact with us. We were all hanging out in hammocks and chairs … Read more
Click to get more details about this Puerto Armuelles beach front house for sale. We are always happy to answer any questions you may have, just shoot us an email, or give us a call. You can read what I said in the video below. Video Transcription Hi, I’m Betsy from Living In Panama I want … Read more
I don’t know about you, but one of the first things I think of when I get to a new place is internet access. Overall, Panama has pretty good internet access. It doesn’t compare to the US or Canada, but for Central America it is excellent. One reason for this is that Panama, specifically … Read more
Updated March 16, 2017 There are many reasons to live in Panama. You don’t need a residency visa to enjoy most them. However, there are practical and concrete reasons to get a resident permit. Americans may have more reasons to get a Panama residency than other foreigners, but every nationality benefits. (Scroll down … Read more
We first arrived in Panama in the Fall of 2006. I felt a huge sense of relief at having taken a “side exit” out of the fast paced life of being a designer/builder in Seattle. Boy, was it a welcome change to settle into the life of a family of tourists in the tropics. Given … Read more
A heads up – Pimsleur language is having a 4 day sale. – 40% off, which is a pretty substantial savings. The sale runs from 10/27 – 10/31/2016 You must use the code word TREATS to get the discount. You have 30 days to return the course for a full refund. The … Read more
I tend to file my US taxes in October. Many years ago, our accountant told us that people who request a filing extension are much less likely to get audited. Since then I have used that fact to justify requesting a tax extension each year. This means I filed my 2015 taxes only a … Read more
Updated Dec 13, 2019 You don’t have to travel all the way to Panama City to get something done at the US Embassy. Every 3-4 months the Embassy’s American Citizens Services (ACS) Unit visits David and/or Boquete. You can accomplish many tasks at one of these ACS travelling shows. Passport renewals Absentee voting Notarization SSA proof of life … Read more
This year, 2016, you can mail your voter registration and your ballot — postage free — from the US Consulate in Panama City. There are several websites that will help you both register to vote and vote. In many cases you can do these online. Some states allow voting by email or fax. For resources on … Read more
Hi all, If you are interested in an affordable beach front lot, you should take a look at this video. It is a very sweet deal. The video also includes Google Earth and Map images. This should give you a good context on the lot’s location. There is a link below the video if you … Read more
As you may remember, last month we asked if you were interested in volunteering to teach English here in Puerto Armuelles. Happily, we received several responses. Our First Student In fact, soon after our announcement our very first student began receiving one-on-one English conversation practice. He appears to be advancing in his English speaking and listening proficiency at a very … Read more
Why Buy An Empty Lot? Vacant land is the most plentiful and affordable type of property you can buy in Panama. 1) There is a lot of it. So there are many opportunities of buying the location you want at a price you can afford. 2) Vacant lots cost less. Somewhat surprisingly, even a lot with a … Read more
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