It can be stressful to figure out health insurance, no matter where you live. But in a foreign country it is more so. In this post, I describe the following. 4 Types of Health Insurance Available in Panama 7 Things To Find Out Before Choosing A Policy 3 Insurance Broker Recommendations 9 Important Details About Insurance In Panama 4 … Read more
Health insurance is one of the items you must consider when moving to Panama. Health care is very affordable in Panama. So affordable that many people just chose to pay out of pocket. For instance, a typical doctor visit is $10. Total. Although, in a private clinic like Mae Lewis in David, it can be … Read more
I retired to Panama last year from Canada. My career was in social services so I had always been in a ‘helping other’s’ position. I knew when I retired I would need/want something to do so I would not be bored. For several years, I had thought about teaching English as a second language but … Read more
Updated: March 24, 2017 Panama is saying enough is enough! Too many people are living in Panama, but not bothering to obtain legal residency. Panama has made some quick changes to stop that. As of March 6th, you cannot renew your Panama Tourist Visa, unless you leave Panama for at least 30 days. That’s right you must … Read more
In Panama, you need a permit to cut a tree down. Even if the tree is in your own yard. You may be tempted to chop a tree down in “secret”. And maybe you will get away with it. If you are Panamanian, you are much more likely to get away with it. Well, unless you have a neighbor … Read more
Live and Invest Overseas is having a conference in Panama, Feb 15 – 17th, 2017 They invited us to speak. We accepted. So, on Feb. 15, Reyn and I will share why and how we decided to live in Panama. And, most importantly, what it is really like to live here in Panama. Hype? The … Read more
Jan. 26, 2017 I just got back to town a few days ago. I immediately remembered why I love Puerto Armuelles so much. On my very first morning, I went to the beach at Corazon de Jesus on for a swim. Morning At the Beach I had been told that the November rains were … Read more
Over 200 Americans in Panama will not get their US Social Security checks next month (Feb. 2017). This is because those folks didn’t file the required “proof of life” form. So if you didn’t turn in your form, your February 3rd, 2017 check will be suspended. Don’t worry, you can get your benefits reinstated. Start with an … Read more
This post is about a remodel of an existing house in Puerto Armuelles, Panama. It is part of our ongoing series on “What it’s like to build a home in Panama” The Original House The house is nick-named “Casa Sombrero” because of its big sheltering roof. It is on a corner lot in the Corazon … 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
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
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How to buy Panama real estate with confidence and ease, written by the family that lives in Puerto Armuelles.
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Titled beachfront and ocean-view property in Puerto Armuelles, from a family that has lived here for over 13 years.
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