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Need help with your iphone? There is no Apple genius bar in Puerto Armuelles, but there is Genius Place. Visit Genius Place to solve your cell phone crisis – Android or iphone. Sometimes, free of charge. They also sell technology and accessories, such as: Cell Phones, cases, chargers, power banks, routers, modems, mouse(s) (“Mice?”), all … Read more
Are you a Panama investor who loves data? Keep reading to find data you need about: Property prices Rental returns Mortgages Money laundering Business starts Economic predictions This article is from the Global Property Guide. They provide financial information for the residential property buyer. Here it is: Foreigners Causing Price Increases Foreign buyers are pushing … Read more
Taxes are low in Panama. There is no inheritance tax. Capital gains taxes are only 10% (max). And you may not have to pay any property tax – ever. But, yes, there are real estate-related taxes in Panama. In this post, I cover real estate-related taxes as follows: property, sales, transfer, capital gains, rental income, … Read more
Updated May 5, 2018 The final series for Panama’s Baseball Championship is on. The first one to take place in David’s brand spanking new stadium. (more on that below) Panama’s 75th National Baseball Championship. Its happening April 27-29, 2018 Sadly, our team Chiriqui Occidental (of Puerto Armuelles) didn’t make into the final series, but Chiriqui (of … Read more
Transcription of the video You may have heard that our beach town, Puerto Armuelles, Panama has some big news. Airport Renovation After many, many years of complete neglect, our airport is being entirely renovated. And officials have even told us that there will be domestic commercial flights flying in and out of Puerto. This is … Read more
Updated: July 28, 2019 My cell phone recently died. My screen was a mass of colorful lines in motion. Very pretty. But useless as a phone. I felt disconnected from the world. Cell phones are the easiest way to connect with friends and family – no matter where you are. For people newly transplanted to … Read more
Now that you live in Panama, you have time to do all the art projects you want. However, it is not always obvious where you can buy the art supplies you need. In this post, I list some helpful art stores and art resources in: David Panama City Puerto Armuelles Art Supplies & Resources … Read more
Creativity is inventing, experimenting, growing, taking risks, breaking rules, making mistakes, and having fun – Mary Lou Cook Art seems like the perfect pastime to pursue while living in a tropical beach community. There is endless time to practice. No one is judging your work. What could be better? Art is something that some expats … Read more
Carnival is enthusiastically celebrated in Panama! However, big extravaganzas don’t happen in most towns. Below, I describe 9 towns where you can celebrate carnival. What to Expect During Carnival Wherever you go, there will will be alot of smiles, music, dancing, and drinking. In the bigger celebrations you will find: Street parties Fireworks Street food Drinking … Read more
Have you ever been to the Boquete Jazz & Blues Festival? If you like live Jazz or Blues music, I highly recommend it. It is a bit rarefied. Not that it is fancy. Far from it. But it is pricey. In Boquete, where there is such a disparity of wealth, you can feel a bit privileged by … Read more
For many people, Panama remains economical. It depends on your expectations. Just like everywhere else in the world, costs have been rising in Panama. Our wonderfully generous guest contributor lives in the charming beach town of Puerto Armuelles, Panama. Fruit & Vegetables Over the last 5 years, the cost of fresh fruits and vegetables has … Read more
I don’t know about you, but I love to order things online. It makes shopping so much easier. You can still order things online while in Panama. But it will cost more and take longer for those things to get to you. When I am in the States and I order something in the morning from Amazon … Read more
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How to buy Panama real estate with confidence and ease, written by the family that lives in Puerto Armuelles.
Living in Panama
Titled beachfront and ocean-view property in Puerto Armuelles, from a family that has lived here for over 13 years.
We are real estate advisors, not real estate agents.