A Fish – Fresh Off The Boat in Puerto Armuelles

video screenshot of man in boat holding a fish

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

Burica Surf & Stand Up Paddle Board Camp

Man and daughter on boulders by river

A few months ago, we stopped to visit Shawn and Shena at their place on Punta Burica. They own & operate Burica Surf. We were on our way to visit our friend Juancho at Mono Feliz. Shawn and Shena were just putting the final touches on their surf/stand up paddle board camp. It was spectacular. … Read more

A Glimpse At Puerto Armuelles – January 2017

blue skies at the beach

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

Relaxing With A Baby Monkey at Mono Feliz

I discovered a video (below) I took of my family in 2007.   It gives a glimpse at an enjoyable lazy hammock day near our home in Panama.  A day that could easily be replicated today – except maybe for the baby monkey. If you are interested in visiting Mono Feliz, visit their facebook page for more information. … Read more

Puerto Armuelles – A Good Choice For Builders

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

Volunteer English Program – 1st Month Report & Requests

young Panamanian man

As you may remember, last month we asked if you were interested in volunteering to teach English here in Puerto Armuelles. Happily, we received several responses. Our First Student In fact, soon after our announcement our very first student began receiving one-on-one English conversation practice. He appears to be advancing in his English speaking and listening proficiency at a very … Read more

Why Buy An Empty Lot – And 4 Hidden Costs

Why Buy An Empty Lot? Vacant land is the most plentiful and affordable type of property you can buy in Panama. 1) There is a lot of it. So there are many opportunities of buying the location you want at a price you can afford. 2) Vacant lots cost less.  Somewhat surprisingly, even a lot with a … Read more

Build a $5,000 House Using Old Chiquita Buildings

30 years ago, when I was in college, one of my best friends, Paul, had a unique solution to the problem of high housing costs. “When I grow up,” Paul proclaimed,  “I  am going to build myself a house out of trash”. Of course, none of us took a Paul seriously at the time.  (FYI – He … Read more

President Varela Comes To Puerto To Announce – Hospital, Del Monte, Highway Expansion

Pres. Varela showing drawings of new hospital to new and audience

Thurs, September 8, 2016 Today, the President of the Republic of Panama, Juan Carlos Varela, came to Puerto Armuelles. He was here to inaugurate a new hospital (Hospital Dionisio Arrocha).  He also had other news for Puerto Armuelles: Extension of Puerto’s new highway out to Limones. Del Monte’s imminent arrival A crowd of Portenos had assembled to … Read more

30 Sec. Glimpse Of Rainy Season In Panama

screenshot of video of rainy day

As I’ve said before, I love the rainy season. I keep meaning to take a video of the rains, and I finally have.  Lightening and Thunder Sometime I will remember to take a video when the thunder and lightening really gets going. It can get very loud.  And the lightening here flashes and spans the … Read more

Our Map of Puerto Armuelles Panama

Map showing the main neighborhoods of Puerto Armuelles Panama

Click the map image below to see the entire map We made a map.   Many people we talk to, even long-time residents, are unsure of the neighborhoods in Puerto Armuelles.    This map does not include all the neighborhoods in Puerto, but it show the ones of most interest to expats and retirees. The map … Read more

Interested in Volunteering To Teach English?

graphic about volunteering to teach English in Puerto Armuelles Panama

In recent months, several expats have mentioned they would enjoy volunteering in Puerto Armuelles. One idea that I have been contemplating for quite awhile now is setting up a volunteer-to-teach-English network. Or possibly an English-Spanish exchange network. Help Others It would be a way for expat retirees to help young people in Puerto Armuelles improve their English. As you can … Read more

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