Living In Panama – Advice & Information

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  • Affordable Hotel in David – Puerta Del Sol Hotel

    It’s always risky to recommend a hotel to someone you don’t know. We all have such different opinions about what constitutes clean, comfortable, good service, and good value. However, if you are looking for a hotel in David that is: Comfortable enough Centrally located Not expensive I personally recommend the Hotel Puerta del Sol. I…

  • Why Stay In David Panama

    Why Stay In David Panama

    David is both centrally located and the the largest town in the Chiriqui province of Panama. David isn’t a tourist destination, but it works well as a good stop-over point. David is also conveniently located for day trips to visit Puerto Armuelles, Boquete, Volcan or Boca Chica, etc. Sometimes even if you live in Chiriqui,…

  • Carnival in Panama – The What, Where & Whys

    It is carnival (“carnavales”) time in Panama. Carnival is celebrated the 4 days prior to Ash Wednesday. For most of Panama it is a family holiday.   However, for about 12 towns in Panama, Carnival is a full-throttle celebration with parades, floats, queens, music, dancing, and costumes. I mention which towns embrace Carnival later in this post.…

  • Why & Hows of Tree Removal Permits in Panama

    In Panama, you need a permit to cut a tree down. Even if the tree is in your own yard. You may be tempted to chop a tree down in “secret”. And maybe you will get away with it. If you are Panamanian, you are much more likely to get away with it. Well, unless you have a neighbor…

  • Recognition as Panama experts

    Live and Invest Overseas is having a conference in Panama, Feb 15 – 17th, 2017  They invited us to speak. We accepted. So, on Feb. 15, Reyn and I will share why and how we decided to live in Panama. And, most importantly, what it is really like to live here in Panama. Hype? The…

  • Tip on Flying From Panama City to David

    A tip when you fly from-outside-Panama to Panama City and then immediately to David. Include the David leg in your flight reservation.  Do not make a separate reservation for the Tocumen airport (PTY) to David leg. FYI: Copa Airlines is the only carrier that flies from Panama City Tocumen International airport to David. You can find…

  • An Affordable Hotel In Panama City – Hotel Marbella

    An Affordable Hotel In Panama City – Hotel Marbella

    Those of us who travel back and forth from North America and Panama often need to spend a night in Panama City.  On my last couple of overnights in Panama City, I have stayed at a place that I saw years ago, but passed over as just okay.  The Hotel Marbella in the El Cangrejo…

  • Want To Live On A Ranch With Ocean Views?

    Almost all of our properties are either on or near the beach.  But not this one. This is a 13 acre ranch (finca), but with fabulous views of the ocean. This property would appeal to someone who loves horses and a ranch lifestyle. Also it is noticeably cooler up on this finca than down at sea level.…

  • Burica Surf & Stand Up Paddle Board Camp

    Burica Surf & Stand Up Paddle Board Camp

    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.…