This short video shows off one of our beautiful beachfront properties. It also gives a brief tour of some of the places you can easily visit when you live in Puerto Armuelles. Links You can find more photos and details about this property by clicking here. In the video, I mention a few Read More
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The End of Permanent Tourist in Panama
Updated: March 24, 2017 Panama is saying enough is enough! Too many people are living in Panama, but not bothering to obtain legal residency. Panama has made some quick changes to stop that. As of March 6th, you cannot renew your Panama Tourist Visa, unless you leave Panama for at least 30 Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
Panamanian Sancocho – A Delicious Chicken Soup
Sancocho is Panama's national dish. There are versions of sancocho throughout Latin America, but it is particularly beloved in Panama. At heart, Sancocho is a delicious stew that you could have at breakfast, lunch or dinner. Many claim the soup is even the perfect tonic for a hangover. A Read More
Happiness In The Slow Lane – Enjoy Your Hobbies
We have been in Puerto Armuelles for 10 years now. Plenty of time to observe the lifestyle habits that seem to lead to a happy life for our retired expat neighbors. The happiest folks, share a common thread: Keep active Have hobbies Maintain community Passionate about their lives Read More
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 de Read More
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 week ago. Read More
Why Buy An Empty Lot – And 4 Hidden Costs
Why Buy An Empty Lot? Vacant land is the most plentiful and affordable type of property you can buy in Panama. 1) There is a lot of it. So there are many opportunities of buying the location you want at a price you can afford. 2) Vacant lots cost less. Somewhat surprisingly, even a lot with a Read More
What is Milk Like In Panama?
Milk is different here. More expensive than the States You won't find half n half or buttermilk and whipping cream is hard to find Non-refrigerated milk is everywhere Like most Americans, I was very leery of Panama's warm boxed milk. (Scroll down for how milk is made to have a long Read More
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