October 28, 2020 This post is for US Citizens who will be in Panama (or anywhere overseas) on Nov 3rd. Did you suddenly realize you didn't ask for an absentee ballot? No worries. You may still be able to vote in the US Election from Panama, or from anywhere overseas. You should Read More
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Americans in Panama Can Get Help From Recent US Coronavirus Bill
Updated: April 30, 2020 US Congress has passed the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The president has signed it into law. Discover how Americans abroad can access aid. I want to thank Democrats Abroad and the Democrats Abroad Taxation Task Force for providing Read More
UPDATE: Coronavirus Cases & Impact On Daily Life In Panama
UPDATED: August 26, 2020 Day 169 since the first Covid19 case. As of August 25th, Panama has identified a total of 88381 Covid19 cases (2.06% of the population) Total tests conducted: 313,342 Tests conducted on August 25: 4907 New cases identified on August 25: 896 Positive test Read More
Should You Form A Panama Corporation? Pros & Cons
February 14, 2020 A heads up, when you buy property in Panama. Many lawyers will urge you to create a corporation first. Often this course of action is presented as the only option. But it isn’t. In the case of Americans, forming a corporation can be a big disadvantage. You do not need Read More
Finance Your Panama Property Purchase – Your Options
Almost all properties purchased in North America are financed. That is not the case in Panama. Well, at least not for properties purchased by foreigners. In Panama, most foreigners buy property with cash. Of course, it isn’t usually a cold hard cash payment. Typically it is paid via a Read More
What Our Clients Say…
Check out what people have to say about working with us. My Beachfront Purchase From Living in Panama My main concern about purchasing my property was being in a foreign country and not understanding the process. These folks made it very comfortable and understandable. There was no Read More
Puerto Armuelles Enjoys Another Beach Cleanup – April 7, 2019
About 50 Porteños joined forces to clean up the beaches in Puerto's downtown area. Check out some photos of the April 7th Puerto Armuelles beach clean up, below. With the recent storms, much more garbage than usual ended up on our beaches. This was especially true in the Puerto Nuevo Read More
The Spirituality of Living Abroad
The other day, I stumbled across an intriguing Foreign Service Journal article. The author expressed an aspect of expat life better than I ever could. Therefore, I present, The Spirituality of Living Abroad, by Douglas E. Morris Life overseas has a reputation for being libidinous, debauched and Read More
How People Dress in Panama – What To Wear in Panama
Panamanians dress casually. How casual depends upon where you are in Panama. Bocas del Toro is very casual. Flip-flops, shorts, a t-shirt, or even a tank top is fine. In Panama City people tend to dress more stylishly than elsewhere in Panama. Business casual is more the norm. Suits and high Read More
Ocean Swimming in Puerto Armuelles for Beginners
This is part of our "How to Be Happy in Paradise" series. One happiness routine to explore is ocean swimming. Before you dismiss it out-of-hand, let me describe how I came to embrace ocean swimming. But, first, let's set the stage. Think back to all the warm summer days you have spent on the Read More
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