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 half Read More
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Hardware Stores & Shopping Locally In Puerto Armuelles
Puerto Armuelles boasts about a dozen hardware stores. This abundance of hardware stores is one of the things that makes life in Puerto Armuelles feel like taking a step back in time, to a quieter, simpler life. It is also good news for would-be homeowners, as well as professional building Read More
Schools In Puerto Armuelles – by an expat teenager
My impression of the schools in Puerto is that they are adequate, but in no way provide the best education in Panama. I have personally attended 3 of the schools here in Puerto. Although, the longest that I ever attended one of these schools was four months. This is because the style of teaching Read More
2 Tips for driving in Panama
Here are 2 items you need to know about driving in Panama. 2 small, but important items. 1. You must wear a shirt while driving. It sounds silly, but its true. I know people who have gotten tickets for ignoring this law. Keep your shirt on while driving, even if the AC goes out. 2. If Read More
Do Not Sign A Contract With An Anonymous Corporation in Panama
October 31, 2015 Over the past 8 years of living in Panama, Betsy and I have overwhelmingly heard mostly happy stories from other expats about buying a property in Panama. However, the few sad stories that we have heard have mostly involved an inexperienced expat investor signing a contract Read More
Places To Eat in Puerto Armuelles
Updated: March 9, 2020 Puerto has many places to eat breakfast & lunch. Below, I share our favorite breakfast place & 2 of our favorite lunch places. Puerto's dinner options are growing rapidly. Only a few years ago, there were only 3 options, now there are about 5 times that Read More
18 Ways To Finance Real Estate In Panama
Yes, you can afford to buy property in Panama. You may not believe me. Let me give you an example from my life that may change your mind. When I was a poor college student, I wanted to go traveling. I was sad that I would never be able to afford it. One of my professors, who had spent years Read More
Looking For A Hotel In Puerto Armuelles Panama?
Good News! The number of good hotels in Puerto has now doubled! There was only 1 good hotel, now there are 2. The new one includes a restaurant as well. Now there are a total of 4 hotels in Puerto Armuelles Two are good, One is okay, and One is a dive. (and don't forget the Puerto Read More
Is It Safe To Be An American In Panama On Martyrs’ Day?
January 5, 2013 Read on for that answer. More immediately, don't forget to buy beer the day before. You cannot buy any alcoholic beverages in Panama on January 9th. It is Martyrs' Day (el Día de los Mártires). Like many holidays in Panama, it is a dry day. However, in order to have Read More
Save The RainForest While You Shop
I discovered this delightful YouTube video on Panama Guide. It is hysterical, saddening, and encouraging which is pretty impressive for a 3 minute video. Donate and Enjoy. Betsy and Reyn Read More