Check Out Ari BBQ Restaurant in Puerto Armuelles

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Have you tried Ari BBQ yet? It is one of Puerto Armuelles’ newer restaurants.   It is definitely worth checking out. We have been there twice now. Location It is near ESPA on the main road that runs through Puerto Armuelles. ESPA is a school in the Los Angles neighborhood.  ESPA is across from the fair […]

Affordable Alternative To Owning A Car in Panama – Taxis

The majority of expats who live full-time or part-time in Panama drive their own, personal car. And why not. The highway system is being improved every year. There are thousands of miles of brand new, smooth asphalt to drive, and often there are few cars to share the road with. Cars in Panama are relatively … Read more

How to Apply for Panama Health Insurance + Advice

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The first step is selecting your health insurance policy.   I recommend using a good insurance broker for this.   You need a policy that is a good fit for your age, health situation, location, budget, and any pre-existing conditions you may have. A broker can help you figure out which health insurance policy is the best … Read more

Which Health Insurance To Choose in Panama

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So you have decided to get health insurance in Panama. And you understand your health insurance options. How Do You Choose Which Insurance Plan To Buy? In this post, I cover: International Health Insurance (why, limits, & companies) Domestic Health Insurance (why, limits, & companies) An Insurance Broker’s Recommendation International Health Insurance More and more expats in … Read more

Panama Health Insurance – Types, Info, Tips & More

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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

Should You Get Health Insurance in Panama?

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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

It’s Official! Del Monte is coming to Puerto Armuelles.

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April 26, 2017 Just yesterday, the National Assembly voted. And it voted yes. Finally, after many delays Del Monte can grow bananas in Puerto Armuelles. This is excellent news for the economy of Puerto Armuelles and its district of Baru. It will also be good for many folks in Bocas del Toro. Which is why all … Read more

Don’t Miss A El Tamborito Performance

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El Tamborito is a lively dance accompanied by folkloric music. It is one of many Panamanian folk dances, but this dance is unique to the country. Which is one reason it is Panama's national dance.   [leadplayer_vid id="58FF854299CB2"] The video above was done by elsalvador.com About the Dance Tamborito evolved starting in the 17thcentury after the Spanish conquistadors brought … Read more

Saturday: Parade, Dancing & Music In Puerto Armuelles

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Get ready for a fun time.   If I read the poster right, there will be a celebratory parade of people in tipica costumes performing Tamborito music and dancing  Tamborito* is Panama’s national dance. You can really feel the African influences in the music.  El Tamborito is often performed at formal events, but I think it is best … Read more

Enjoy the Fair in David – March 16 -26th

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If you are in Chiriqui, you should check out the David International Fair 2017!  It runs from March 16th through 26th this year. You can get a preview of the Fair by clicking on any of images below to start a slideshow. Then scroll down to read about the fair. The weekends will be especially … Read more

A Fish – Fresh Off The Boat in Puerto Armuelles

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One thing you can do in our beach town, is buy fish fresh from the ocean. Reyn, Blaise and I did just that the other day.   You can get a sense of what that is like, by watching our video of the event. You can find out more about Puerto Armuelles here. Fish Goals … Read more

Why Stay In David Panama

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David is both centrally located and the the largest town in the Chiriqui province of Panama. David isn’t a tourist destination, but it works well as a good stop-over point. David is also conveniently located for day trips to visit Puerto Armuelles, Boquete, Volcan or Boca Chica, etc. Sometimes even if you live in Chiriqui, … Read more

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