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
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How To Pay Your Utility Bills In Panama
Paying your utility bills in Panama is getting easier every year. Ten years ago, we had to visit each individual utility office. Then wait in line to pay. Sometimes the lines were long, and did not move fast. Pay At Grocery Store These days, we simply take our bill to Romero’s grocery store Read More
Panamanian Tamales Are Different From Mexican Tamales
Tamales in Panama are not the same as the Mexican tamales North Americans are used to eating. Panama vs Mexican Tamales Panamanian tamales's corn meal is much wetter and more flavorful Cooked in plantain and bijao leaves, not corn husks. My Experience The first time I had Panamanian Read More
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 half Read More
Can You Learn Spanish With Babbel?
As I've mentioned, I am slowly reviewing online Spanish language courses. Today I decided to try out Babbel. The good thing about Babbel is that it works hard to make sure you really learn the vocabulary in each lesson. It focuses on 7 or 8 new words in each lesson. You hear, say, read, and Read More
Rocket Language Review – Spanish
I am enjoying using Rocket Language's Spanish classes. Just yesterday, my husband said to me, "Your Spanish is really improving" He had overheard my most recent session with Rocket Language, Spanish. Records Your Spanish I wasn't sure what to expect from Rocket Language. My biggest surprise 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
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
Opening A Bank Account In Panama
How hard is it to open up a bank account in Panama? It depends on which of these 3 groups you fall into: Permanent Panama resident status with a cedula (Panama ID card) Foreigner, Not American American (even with a cedula) Group 1 is the easiest, Group 3 is the most difficult. Americans Read More