A Morning Surf Session In Puerto Armuelles, Panama

On a recent Sunday morning, we were on the beach at Corazon de Oro. Just having a relaxing time. And we noticed about 12 or so surfers were in the water at the nearby surf break. I (Reyn) decided to walk down the beach to investigate. Betsy suggested that I take her camera to get video of this unusual … Read more

Grand Opening! – Puerto Armuelles Saturday Market

September 2nd is the first one! You can enjoy browsing, sampling, and shopping at Puerto Armuelles Saturday Market. And you can enjoy it the 1st Saturday of every month. With Puerto Armuelles, there are now 3 towns in the Chiriqui Province with monthly or weekly markets. Boquete Tuesday Market Puerto Armuelles Saturday Market Volcan Friday … Read more

Living In Panama House – Under Construction Now

It is very exciting. We are building our newest model of the Living In Panama House. The 1-bedroom version. And, it is going up very quickly. This one is going to be our display house.  Which we, and perhaps interested buyers, can use for the weekend or longer. Why the 1-Bedroom Model If you have … Read more

How To Find Out The Weather in Puerto Armuelles Panama Today

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Puerto Armuelles now has a weather station! It has always bothered me that weather reports for Puerto were actually for David, or even Panama City! For many years there was no weather station in our district of Baru. More recently, there has been a weather station in David. But now, finally, there is a weather station … Read more

Joan on Why She Loves Puerto Armuelles & Starting Her Yoga Business Here

I met Joan a couple of years ago, when she first came down to Puerto Armuelles. She was actively seeking her place.   A place where she would be happy when she retired.   I am very glad that she fell in love with Puerto Armuelles.  That she felt that it was the perfect place … Read more

Drone View – Beautiful Beach Property For Sale – Puerto Armuelles

This is my video using my new drone!  A DJI Phantom 3 Pro.   It is very fun to fly. The hardest part is using the new-to-me software needed to edit the footage.  (At least it is necessary when you take experienced photographers advice and you shoot in dlog. That makes everything “flat”, requiring more … Read more

The Puerto Armuelles Dog Show – An Event That Starts On Time Here

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On July 23rd, Puerto Armuelles’ 2nd Annual Dog show happened.   We stopped by last year.  But this year we were in it. Although, that is only because there are actually 2 dogs shows. The more formal one, followed by the more casual dog show.  I have captured the causal version of the dog show in the video … Read more

A Visit to the Circus – David, Panama

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We enjoyed going to the circus. As a bonus we ran into a few other people from Puerto who were at the Circus.  This was the first time we have seen Circus Portugal. Circus Animals in Panama This circus has no live animals. I know there are many reason people object to animals in the … Read more

Check Out Ari BBQ Restaurant in Puerto Armuelles

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Have you tried Ari BBQ yet? It is one of Puerto Armuelles’ newer restaurants.   It is definitely worth checking out. We have been there twice now. Location It is near ESPA on the main road that runs through Puerto Armuelles. ESPA is a school in the Los Angles neighborhood.  ESPA is across from the fair […]

Affordable Alternative To Owning A Car in Panama – Taxis

The majority of expats who live full-time or part-time in Panama drive their own, personal car. And why not. The highway system is being improved every year. There are thousands of miles of brand new, smooth asphalt to drive, and often there are few cars to share the road with. Cars in Panama are relatively … Read more

How to Apply for Panama Health Insurance + Advice

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The first step is selecting your health insurance policy.   I recommend using a good insurance broker for this.   You need a policy that is a good fit for your age, health situation, location, budget, and any pre-existing conditions you may have. A broker can help you figure out which health insurance policy is the best … Read more

Which Health Insurance To Choose in Panama

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So you have decided to get health insurance in Panama. And you understand your health insurance options. How Do You Choose Which Insurance Plan To Buy? In this post, I cover: International Health Insurance (why, limits, & companies) Domestic Health Insurance (why, limits, & companies) An Insurance Broker’s Recommendation International Health Insurance More and more expats in … Read more

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