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Middle-aged man sitting with other in an amphitheatre in Boquete Panama

Feb 14, 2016Travel

2016 Boquete Jazz and Blues Festival Is Almost Here

I had such a great time at the Boquete Jazz Festival last year. I am definitely going this year. Last

screenshot of video showing beach grass, ocean, and view

Feb 11, 2016Panama Real Estate

Coming Soon – Beach Front Property & More

A number of folks have impatiently asked me, “When are going to put your Corazon de Oro properties on the market?” The

white bus parked in front of hotel, Pension Balboa

Feb 3, 2016Puerto Armuelles

Pension Balboa – A Dive Hotel in Puerto Armuelles

Pension Balboa is a dive. However, if you are an experienced traveler used to 3rd world accommodations, then it is fine. For most tourists,

hotel with landscaping and parking in front

Feb 3, 2016Puerto Armuelles

Koco’s Place – An Aging Hotel in Puerto Armuelles

This hotel has been serving visitors to Puerto Armuelles for many years. And it looks like it. Koco’s Place is located off the main road on the outskirts of town. Although it is out of town, it is an easy place to flag down one of the many taxis passing by. About It is […]

Street entrance to Heavenly's Hotel & Hutto's Bar & Grill

Feb 3, 2016Puerto Armuelles

Heavenly’s Hotel – Puerto Armuelles, Panama

UPDATE — Heavenly’s Hotel is under new ownership. And has a new name: Big Daddy’s Beach Club & Hotel. Click for info on Big Daddy’s Beach Club & Hotel. Learn about the new owners, click here. We miss you Milton! The Hotel is located in the San Vicente neighborhood of Puerto Armuelles. You will see […]

Feb 3, 2016Puerto Armuelles

Tsunami Inn – Beach Hotel in Puerto Armuelles

The Tsunami Inn is a small expat-owned hotel. Tsunami Inn is located in the San Vicente neighborhood of Puerto Armuelles. It is across a quiet dirt road from the beach. About This hotel is centered around its pool and central “hang out” gazebo (see photo). You can stay in one of its 6 colorful cabanas. They […]

Jan 30, 2016Puerto Armuelles

5 Homeless Puppies Available To Adopt In Puerto Armuelles

January 30, 2016 This is one of 5 puppies you can adopt. Call Irma today Irma of Voluntarios Por Los Animales –

Jan 30, 2016Travel

Boquete Flower & Coffee Festival – What is it like?

The Boquete flower and coffee festival certainly lives up to its name. But it doesn’t offer up many more attractions than the ones in its title. The landscape and garden design are certainly beautiful, but are by no means the best out there. During the afternoon hours, the festival ground are relatively vacant. In […]