Updated Nov. 1, 2017 Grenadine-hued tropical sunsets, fruit cocktails like Quetzal plumes. Everyone at the poolside bar is looking suntanned and beautiful. You never felt better. If this is what drinking is like for you, then you should probably keep on drinking. The Not Drinking Option However, if you are one of us who has … Read more
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
Big savings for property owners in Panama. On October 18, 2017, President Juan Carlos Varela passed the most important Panama real estate tax reform of the last 40 years. The legislature had already given their full approval in September by passing Bill 509 after 3 debates. The new property tax rates are effective January 1, 2019. Higher Tax Exemptions … Read more
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
This is a very useful video if you want to ship all your stuff to Panama. Sheryl moved to Puerto Armuelles in October 2016. In this video she shares her experience shipping her car and household goods from the US to Puerto Armuelles, Panama (transcript of video below) Cost Quotes You are welcome to use … Read more
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
Free guide
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.
We are real estate advisors, not real estate agents.