Not sure what visa type you need to enter Panama? Whether you’re looking to retire, work remotely, or get married, there is a visa option for you. Here is a quick overview of the visa types in Panama so you can start planning your move! We’ll discuss: General Requirements and Documents Types of Visa in … Read more
People who live cross-culturally, for any significant portion of their lives, are often duped. When we first choose to live as foreigners we are prime for the suckering. We are wide-eyed and overflowing with enthusiasm. We soak up everything that Lonely Planet, Rosetta Stone and Wikipedia have to offer about our soon to be new home. … Read more
Panamanians dress casually. How casual depends upon where you are in Panama. Bocas del Toro is very casual. Flip-flops, shorts, a t-shirt, or even a tank top is fine. In Panama City people tend to dress more stylishly than elsewhere in Panama. Business casual is more the norm. Suits and high heels are seen more often, but overall […]
WhatsApp. Everyone in Panama uses it. WhatsApp is essential for anyone living in Panama. It really is. And WhatsApp is one more reason to get a smartphone. That is if you are someone still stubbornly holding out on getting one. Find out about your cell phone options in Panama What is WhatsApp WhatsApp is a … Read more
Bananas are easy to grow in Panama. You may even find a volunteer banana tree growing in your yard. One that you never planted. The key to enjoying the bananas on your tree is to keep birds from eating them all. My daughters explain how to preserve your bananas and more in the video above. … Read more
The Living In Panama House is the perfect design for a tropical climate. Designed to keep you cool and comfortable Economical to build and easy to maintain Beautiful and high quality Allows a strong connection with the natural surroundings What makes the Living In Panama House different? The Living In Panama House is, in essence, … Read more
Are you moving to Panama? Or thinking of moving here? Then you should check out these 22 essential tips. The tips cover everything from should you move? to what cell phone apps to download. 1. First, before you move, determine if Panama is right for you. To discover that, you should be clear on what you … 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: 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
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
As some of you know, earlier this year Reyn and I spoke at a Panama conference. The conference was put on by Live & Invest Overseas (LIOS). We have been invited to do it again in February. You might want to consider attending the conference yourself. I must admit that before we attended the conference, we would … 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.
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