Thurs, September 8, 2016 Today, the President of the Republic of Panama, Juan Carlos Varela, came to Puerto Armuelles. He was here to inaugurate a new hospital (Hospital Dionisio Arrocha). He also had other news for Puerto Armuelles: Extension of Puerto's new highway out to Limones. Del Read More
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Ready To Move To Panama? Here’s Your Moving Overseas Checklist
YAY! You are moving abroad! Congrats. Enjoy the feeling of satisfaction, and relief, of having made that big decision. Fix it in your mind, because soon you are going to have to start on your list of things to do to make the move a reality. Take Action The critical thing is to decide what Read More
Cafe del Mar – New Waterfront Restaurant in Puerto Armuelles
UPDATE - Cafe del Mar is closed. A new expat run eating establishment is expected to open in the Summer of 2018. Stay Tuned! Puerto has a new waterfront restaurant, Cafe del Mar. As the photo shows, it serves Italian, Thai, Indian and Mexican food, as well as hamburgers. My family and I Read More
Del Monte – 1 Step Closer To Banana Savior of Puerto Armuelles
July 16, 2016 Just before noon yesterday, the very loud sound of a helicopter overhead reminded me that today was the day for the big banana meeting. Government officials had arrived in Puerto Armuelles to tell Portenos the status of Del Monte taking over banana production on Chiquita's old Read More
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 Read More
Easter in Panama
Update: During Panama's coronavirus quarantine, no one is allowed to leave their house on Sundays, including Easter Sunday. Easter 2020 will be very different throughout the world. For those missing community this day, reach out to family and services online. My family is doing a group zoom call on Read More
Panama Property Taxes – Exemptions, Rates & Tips
Information on property taxes in Panama can be conflicting and confusing. Here are the facts. 3 Panama Property Tax Exemptions There are 3 property tax exemptions available for titled property in Panama. FYI: Property taxes are only levied on titled land in Panama. Right of possession Read More
You Need A Permit To Own A Gun In Panama
December 10, 2015 The gun laws in Panama are tough in some ways. The critical one is the gun permit requirement. It is very risky to have unregistered gun in your possession here. Never smuggle a gun into Panama. Always declare your gun if going through customs. The jail time in Panama for Read More
The Neighborhoods of Puerto Armuelles, Panama
One of the things that makes Puerto Armuelles unique is its neighborhoods. Puerto Armuelles has distinct neighborhoods, most with a unique feel and look. In part, this is because of the town's history. Starting in the late 1920s, Chiquita Banana built Puerto Armuelles from scratch. Chiquita Read More
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