What Is The Deal WIth Panama’s Pensionado Visa? If you are considering a Panama retirement, you most likely have heard about the perks offered to retirees here. In particular, there is a lot of glowing prose written about Panama’s Pensionado Visa or Retirement program. Is this program all it is cracked up to be? Do … Read more
Mine doesn’t. Living in Panama, in our small town of Puerto Armuelles, we are only a short drive to Costa Rica. We are also only a few degrees removed from the equator, so the days are roughly the same length as the nights (12 hours light- 12 hours dark,plus or minus). There is no Winter, … Read more
I never yet mentioned our visit from Live and Invest Overseas (LIO). For those who don’t know who LIO is, their website says: Live and Invest Overseas showcases the best opportunities for international living, investing, and retiring overseas. Basically, Live and Invest Overseas (LIO) is similar to International Living. I am assuming, if you are here, you’ve most likely run across … Read more
March 7, 2013 Hello All, I am very excited to announce we have a Facebook Page! www.Facebook.com/LivingInPanama Well, technically we have had one for awhile. But I never posted to it or referred to it. I originally created the page in order to have Facebook comments on this site, LivingInPanama.org. However, recently I have immersed myself in … Read more
Which one will you choose? Updated July 22, 2017 Panama has 4 Popular Residence Visa Options 2 created to attract workers & entrepreneurs 2 tried-and-true residency visas for expat retirees or investors I give information about those 4 visas below. 1) Pensionado Visa This is Panama’s best-known residence program. Requirements Lifetime pension of at least $1,000 a … Read more
February 16, 2013 There were so many pelicans! The mass of pelicans on the water made it look like they were sitting on an island, not on the water. I was so happy Robin invited me to go kayaking on Saturday. It was a beautiful day. Cucuy Put In We started at Robin and Diana’s house […]
Ever Wonder How To Make Money Overseas In Panama In the video below, Jordan explains his “How, What & Why” of earning money in Panama. He also tells you how he likes it. For more information, go to making money in Panama. Want to know about our new videos? Click the YouTube subscribe button in … Read more
On Tuesday, a group of us went on a mini-adventure outside of Puerto Armuelles, where we all live. Robin organized the trip. A couple he knows, Annie & Danny, own a finca (farm/ranch) in the hills behind Puerto Armuelles. They live on the ranch some of the year, but live in town during the school … Read more
January 5, 2013 Read on for that answer. More immediately, don’t forget to buy beer the day before. You cannot buy any alcoholic beverages in Panama on January 9th. It is Martyrs’ Day (el Día de los Mártires). Like many holidays in Panama, it is a dry day. However, in order to have a 3 day weekend, this … Read more
Panama’s New Years rituals and customs are both unique & interesting. Have you done any of these? 1. Eat 12 grapes at midnight As you eat each one, make a wish. 12 wishes for the New Year. They also say that the grapes will predict how your year will be. For instance, if your 2nd … Read more
December 31, 2012 New Year is a time for partying! In Panama, any holiday is considered the perfect day to enjoy friends, family, eating, and drinking – lots of drinking. Relatives gather at home to prepare a New Year’s Eve feast. Dinner traditionally includes: Turkey or ham Rice with guandu, a nutritious round green bean Tamales (FYI, Panamanian tamales … Read more
If you are considering moving or retiring to Panama, you may find this helpful. In this video Robin Sare lists his reasons for retiring in Panama. Transcription below Robin and his wife Diana bought their property in Puerto Armuelles Panama about 6 years ago. The last 2 years they have lived here more or less … Read more
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