Living In Panama – Advice & Information

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  • Check Out A House Remodel in Puerto Armuelles

    Check Out A House Remodel in Puerto Armuelles

    This post is about a remodel of an existing house in Puerto Armuelles, Panama. It is part of our ongoing series on “What it’s like to build a home in Panama” The Original House The house is nick-named “Casa Sombrero” because of its big sheltering roof. It is on a corner lot in the Corazon…

  • Best Ice Cream on a Stick In Panama – La Italiana

    We were in Pedasi when we were told that a passing hand cart sold the best ice cream in Panama.   We had only been in Panama for about 2 months at the time.  A small group of 20-somethings from Panama City shared this important fact with us.  We were all hanging out in hammocks and chairs…

  • Affordable Beach Front House For Sale in Puerto Armuelles

    Affordable Beach Front House For Sale in Puerto Armuelles

    [leadplayer_vid id=”582B4F5476ACD”] Click to get more details about this Puerto Armuelles beach front house for sale. We are always happy to answer any questions you may have, just shoot us an email, or give us a call. You can read what I said in the video below. Video Transcription Hi, I’m Betsy from Living In Panama…

  • Internet Access & Providers in Panama

    I don’t know about you, but one of the first things I think of when I get to a new place is internet access. Overall, Panama has pretty good internet access.   It doesn’t compare to the US or Canada, but for Central America it is excellent. One reason for this is that Panama, specifically…

  • Puerto Armuelles – A Good Choice For Builders

    We first arrived in Panama in the Fall of 2006. I felt a huge sense of relief at having taken a “side exit” out of the fast paced life of being a designer/builder in Seattle. Boy, was it a welcome change to settle into the life of a family of tourists in the tropics. Given…

  • Take Advantage of Sale on Pimsleur Spanish

    A heads up – Pimsleur language is having a 4 day sale.     – 40% off, which is a pretty substantial savings.   The sale runs from 10/27 – 10/31/2016 You must use the code word TREATS to get the discount.   You have 30 days to return the course for a full refund.   The…

  • US Taxes & Panama Real Estate

    US Taxes & Panama Real Estate

    I tend to file my US taxes in October.   Many years ago, our accountant told us that people who request a filing extension are much less likely to get audited.   Since then I have used that fact to justify requesting a tax extension each year. This means I filed my 2015 taxes only a…

  • US Embassy’s Traveling Show Visits Chiriqui Province

    Updated Dec 13, 2019 You don’t have to travel all the way to Panama City to get something done at the US Embassy. Every 3-4 months the Embassy’s American Citizens Services (ACS) Unit visits David and/or Boquete. You can accomplish many tasks at one of these ACS travelling shows. Passport renewals Absentee voting Notarization SSA proof of life…