How We Were Scammed In Panama Property Purchase

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Despite being self-proclaimed Panama experts, we were once scammed in a property purchase. Being Panama experts means having learned some things the hard way.   We’ll share our what happened with you here.  We hope you can benefit from the lessons we learned. Don’t Make Emotional Purchase We have made dozens of property purchases safely and without regret … Read more

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

It’s Rodeo Season In Panama (Pista de Lasso )

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March 26, 2016 by Skylar Vayda and Betsy Czark The rodeo here is different from the ones you might have attended elsewhere. Unlike the rodeos in the Untied States, which include lasso tricks and events designed to test a cowboy’s riding skills,  the Panamanian rodeo involves just one activity – Roping a calf from horseback. The … Read more

Panama Music in International Competition – Great song & Video

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Check out this music video of the fabulous Panama band, Afrodisiaco! It’s their song, Coming from Panama (Viene de Panamá ) Will it win the  international song competition?  Not only is it a fun song, but the video includes great shots of Panama City. 57th Viña del Mar, Chile International Song Festival On Monday, February 22, … Read more

Jordan On Why He Likes Living In Puerto Armuelles Panama

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Jordan Gives His Perspective In The Video Below In the video, Jordan describes “what he likes about Puerto Armuelles” Below is a summary of what he says in the video He likes the city and loves the people The People Very laid back Very much in-the-moment  They enjoy life for what it is The City … Read more

12 New Years Traditions And Rituals Of Panama

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Panama’s New Years rituals and customs are both unique & interesting. Have you done any of these? 1. Eat 12 grapes at midnight As you eat each one, make a wish.  12 wishes for the New Year. They also say that the grapes will predict how your year will be.  For instance, if your 2nd … Read more

Neighborhood Watch in Las Palmas Puerto Armuelles

November 14, 2011 Our Las Palmas Puerto Armuelles neighborhood watch group in is revitalizing itself. (FYI Puerto Armuelles is in Panama. It is the only true beach town in Panama. Puerto Armuelles is located on the Pacific Ocean in Chiriqui, near Costa Rica) I am looking forward to it. Our Las Palmas neighborhood is a … Read more

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