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Would I like to spend my final days in Panama?
We have an elderly friend, 90 years old, who recently left Puerto Armuelles. He is an expat who lived for many years in Costa Rica and then many years in Panama. He left Puerto Armuelles to spend what he thinks are his final years living with a close friend in Costa Rica. This woman is…
Medical Tourism in Panama
Until now, we have mostly written about our family’s experiences with health care in Panama. Those experiences have been highly positive – both in care and in great cost savings. Health care information on our site: 50 cent emergency room visit 2 hospital visits in Puerto Armuelles 4 tips for a healthy lifestyle in Panama…
An Expat On Why She Loves Puerto Armuelles, Panama
My neighbor, Veronica, graciously agreed to share why she chose Puerto Armuelles, Panama to retire. — As well as why she likes living here. [leadplayer_vid id=”5748DEB117A7C”] Transcription of the Video Betsy of Living In Panama (off camera) asked: Veronica, why did you decide to move to Panama and why Puerto Armuelles? Veronica Answers Below Costa Rica…
2 Puerto Armuelles Expats Start A Radio Show
UPDATE – The radio show is currently paused (June 2016) We have good news for all of you radio listeners in Puerto Armuelles and environs. If you have been waiting for an expat radio show by expats, and in English, it has arrived. Recent transplants to Puerto Armuelles, Michael Butler and Beverley McAleese, have undertaken a…
A Beach Walk in Panama – A 2+ Mile Walk In 2+ Minutes
Curious about what Puerto Armuelles looks like from the beach? Check out this video. [leadplayer_vid id=”57261D0B32748″] In mid-January 2016, my daughter Skylar and I walked on the beach from the Corazon de Jesus neighborhood to the town center of Puerto Armuelles. I had been thinking of doing it for awhile, but I finally shook…
How To Eat Well & Save Money In Panama
It is a bit hypocritical of me to be writing this article right now, since I am not always “practicing” what I am going to “preach” here. I am writing this in late March, the peak of the dry season, and the temperature can get pretty hot in these months (today there is a wonderful…
Watch Video of Affordable Property 1 Minute from Beach
Hi all, If you are looking for an affordable property only a 1 minute stroll from our favorite beach, check out this video. It has a partially built house on it. [leadplayer_vid id=”5723DDF19745E”] This property is in a great location. It is only a 1 minute stroll from our favorite beach in Puerto Armuelles, Panama & a 10…
ROP Property Demystified & Explained
Rights of Possession (ROP) land is somewhat unique to Latin America. It often makes North Americans uneasy. But the concept is not as unfamiliar as you may think. A little history may help. In the beginning, land in Panama did not belong to anyone. The indigenous people used it collaboratively. Then the Spanish came. They declared all…
Living A Spiritual Life In Paradise
Are you looking for something in Panama that you don’t have in your life already? Many websites, including our own, sometimes give an impression that there is something down here in Panama that is not available up north, or wherever it is that our readers happen to be. I hope that we have been clear, and honest…
