Geckos in Panama – You Cannot Avoid Them!

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Video Transcription Geckos are a fact of life in Panama This video gives you a little preview of the “World of Geckos!” I’m Betsy of Living in Panama The place for information & advice on being an expat in Panama Interested? Click subscribe and hit the bell so you don’t miss a video. Gecko Eating … Read more

What No One Tells You BEFORE Moving To Panama! – Part 1

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Or, Everything You Need To Know About Living in Panama, But No One Wants to Tell You Have you decided that Panama is the perfect retirement environment for you?  Here are a few learning experiences I have encountered along the way. I bought my property long before I retired and moved here, but I made … Read more

Video: 1st Puerto Armuelles Saturday Market

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Missed it? Watch this video to catch the flavor of the very 1st Puerto Armuelles Saturday Market Keep up with news on Panama, as well as Puerto Armuelles.  Sign up for our monthly newsletter.  

August 2017 Status Report – Puerto Armuelles Growth & Development

We have been telling our readers for over a year now, that Puerto Armuelles is on the cusp of a big bump in growth. The type of growth & investment that some other parts of Panama started to enjoy 5 or 10 years ago.  It seems we were right. Below is a partial list of some recent […]

Want To Be Happy in Paradise?

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The title of this article contains a huge irony.   It points directly at a glaring paradox. The reason many of us move to our Panama tropical paradise is because:  We knew, in our hearts, that if only we lived in Paradise, we would automatically be happy 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Even our … Read more

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

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

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