Most housing in Panama is made of cement, cement block and a zinc roof. By using those simple building materials you get a sturdy house that is impervious to bugs, mildew, or fire. Concrete Construction Which is why cement is the typical building material of all of Latin America. It is also Read More
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Know Thy Self – Deciding to Retire in Panama
The other day, Betsy and I gave a driving tour of Puerto Armuelles to a couple of ex-pat Americans who have been renting in Boquete for the past year and a half. They said that the house that they have been renting in Boquete is being sold. They are now looking around & weighing their options, Read More
Panama May Keep Its Secret Tax Haven Status
April 13, 2013 Hold The Presses! Last week I said that Panama was off the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development's (OECD) grey list and was now on its white list. This was because Panama had promised to reveal the real owners of Panama corporation bearer shares. Proposed Bill Read More
Robin Gives His Top 5 Reasons For Retiring In Panama
If you are considering moving or retiring to Panama, you may find this helpful. In this video Robin Sare lists his reasons for retiring in Panama. Transcription below Robin and his wife Diana bought their property in Puerto Armuelles Panama about 6 years ago. The last 2 years they have Read More
Panama Is On The List Of Best Places to Retire Overseas
March 23, 2012 US News and World Report recently published an article called, "18 Best Places to Retire Overseas" Panama Is Number 1 On The List. According to the US News and World Report article: When choosing a place to spend your retirement years, the cost of living is important. But it Read More
Noriega Returns to Panama!
November 16, 2011 It is up to France to decide. But Noriega may finally serve his sentence for murdering 3 people in Panama during his 6 year military dictatorship. The United Staes has granted its approval for the extradition of the former Panamanian strongman Manuel Antonio Noriega to Read More
Panama Covid Restrictions – As of January 14, 2021
As of January 14, 2021, Panama has new Covid-19 movement restrictions. However, some of the long-standing Covid restrictions in Panama remain. For instance, the national mask mandate and curfew. This is all to help stop the spread of the Coronavirus. Panama's Covid movement restrictions are Read More
Panama Celebrates Its Independence Days – But Without Parades
November 3, 2020 Today is the first of 5 Independence-related holidays in November. These celebrations are collectively known as Fiestas Patrias. Today, November 3rd is called Separation Day. It is the day, in 1903, that Panama gained independence from Columbia. Normally, there are Read More
A US Citizen in Panama? You Still Have Time To Vote in Nov 3rd US Election
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
Panama New Reopening Plan – Borders Open October 12
Some good news! Yesterday, August 25, Panama announced an updated schedule to reopen the country. Starting September 7th and over the next few weeks, many of the Covid-19 movement restrictions will be removed. This reopening will culminate in the opening up the airport for international on Read More
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