Not sure what visa type you need to enter Panama? Whether you’re looking to retire, work remotely, or get married, there is a visa option for you. Here is a quick overview of the visa types in Panama so you can start planning your move! We’ll discuss: General Requirements and Documents Types of Visa in … Read more
Bananas are easy to grow in Panama. You may even find a volunteer banana tree growing in your yard. One that you never planted. The key to enjoying the bananas on your tree is to keep birds from eating them all. My daughters explain how to preserve your bananas and more in the video above. … Read more
Are you moving to Panama? Or thinking of moving here? Then you should check out these 22 essential tips. The tips cover everything from should you move? to what cell phone apps to download. 1. First, before you move, determine if Panama is right for you. To discover that, you should be clear on what you … Read more
Have you ever been to the Boquete Jazz & Blues Festival? If you like live Jazz or Blues music, I highly recommend it. It is a bit rarefied. Not that it is fancy. Far from it. But it is pricey. In Boquete, where there is such a disparity of wealth, you can feel a bit privileged by … Read more
For many people, Panama remains economical. It depends on your expectations. Just like everywhere else in the world, costs have been rising in Panama. Our wonderfully generous guest contributor lives in the charming beach town of Puerto Armuelles, Panama. Fruit & Vegetables Over the last 5 years, the cost of fresh fruits and vegetables has … Read more
As some of you know, earlier this year Reyn and I spoke at a Panama conference. The conference was put on by Live & Invest Overseas (LIOS). We have been invited to do it again in February. You might want to consider attending the conference yourself. I must admit that before we attended the conference, we would … Read more
Check out the Parade & Folk Dances Video created by cienxcientoportenos.com. I simply added the English voiceover. Where The Parade: On the streets of downtown Puerto ArmuellesParade in Downtown Puerto. Folk Dances: in Municipal Gym in Downtown Puerto Armuelles. The Gym is across the street from the dollar store. There will be people from Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Mexico … Read more
ebikes still have pedals. So it is possible to pedal and ride using good old-fashioned leg muscle power. However, a supplemental electric motor offers an extra boost for getting up to cruising speed after stopping at red lights, or providing horse power for getting up steep hills. (Seattle is a famously “steep” city.) Watching our … 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
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
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
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
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Titled beachfront and ocean-view property in Puerto Armuelles, from a family that has lived here for over 13 years.
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