Need help with your iphone? There is no Apple genius bar in Puerto Armuelles, but there is Genius Place. Visit Genius Place to solve your cell phone crisis - Android or iphone. Sometimes, free of charge. They also sell technology and accessories, such as: Cell Phones, cases, chargers, Read More
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Real Estate In Panama: Taxes & Transaction Costs
Taxes are low in Panama. There is no inheritance tax. Capital gains taxes are only 10% (max). And you may not have to pay any property tax - ever. But, yes, there are real estate-related taxes in Panama. In this post, I cover real estate-related taxes as follows: property, sales, transfer, Read More
Where to Celebrate Carnival in Panama – 2018
Carnival is enthusiastically celebrated in Panama! However, big extravaganzas don't happen in most towns. Below, I describe 9 towns where you can celebrate carnival. What to Expect During Carnival Wherever you go, there will will be alot of smiles, music, dancing, and drinking. In the Read More
Mail in Panama – Part 2 – Panama Postal Service
Panama has a national postal service. It is called, Correos y Telégrafos de Panamá or COTEL. The postal service isn't fast. It can be reliable, but not always. Some people strongly disagree with this, and say it is both slow and always completely unreliable. But that has not been our Read More
Electric Bicycles – A Good Option For Panama?
ebikes still have pedals. So it is possible to pedal and ride using good old-fashioned leg muscle power. However, a supplemental electric motor offers an extra boost for getting up to cruising speed after stopping at red lights, or providing horse power for getting up steep hills. (Seattle is a Read More
How We Were Scammed In Panama Property Purchase
Despite being self-proclaimed Panama experts, we were once scammed in a property purchase. Being Panama experts means having learned some things the hard way. We’ll share our what happened with you here. We hope you can benefit from the lessons we learned. Don't Make Emotional Read More
How To Safely Buy Real Estate in Panama
October 24, 2017 Or Avoid This Panama Real Estate Con Job. Betsy and I always try our best to paint a realistic picture of life here in Panama, We are dedicated to helping people determine if moving to Panama is a good idea. We obviously think Panama can be a great option. But there are Read More
Teach English Online – In Panama or From Anywhere
You can make money in Panama. You don't have to wait to move to Panama until your pension starts or you win the lottery. You don't need a work permit or even a residency visa in Panama to earn money online. And the easiest and fastest way to make money online is by teaching English. Well, at Read More
A Glimpse At Puerto Armuelles – January 2017
Jan. 26, 2017 I just got back to town a few days ago. I immediately remembered why I love Puerto Armuelles so much. On my very first morning, I went to the beach at Corazon de Jesus on for a swim. Morning At the Beach I had been told that the November rains were heavy this year and that 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