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In Panama, we only have two seasons—wet and dry. Moving here to live my life as the fair-weathered girl I am, I was unprepared for my first rainy season. The change from hot summer days to thunderstorm filled nights was literally an overnight occurrence...
Spanish is the official native language of Panama. But what kind of Spanish do they speak? There are many types of Spanish, but Castilian Spanish is spoken in Panama due to Spain’s influence in Panama...
When Taquoyah moved to Panama she had no idea she would be starting a homemade soap business, but with a creative mind and seeing a niche, she went all out to make it work...
While I understand that most people new to Panama decide to rent, I am always telling people how simple and uncomplicated buying in Panama is...
Some expats come to Panama in search of adventure, or a quality retirement destination, others seek to take advantage of Panama as a business destination. Whatever you are looking for, you will find it here in Panama, and most likely in one of its cities. In Panama, cities are mainly positioned along the Pan-American Highway...
Hi IL, We’re planning on going to Boquete in the Chiriqui provinence to check out local infrastructure. Would you be able to give myself and my wife a few tips on the following? What’s the best way to get to Boquete? Would you be able to suggest a few hotels? Would we get altitude sickness Read more...: How to Get to Boquete, Some Hotels, Tours and Things to Do
A combination of recent events has led investors to take a second look at the town of Puerto Armuelles, on the Panama-Costa Rica border. This small beachfront town on the Pacific is set to explode with an influx of money...
Volcán has a lot to offer expats looking for a place to live in the Chiriquí highlands. The cooler days and nights, beautiful scenery, and laidback lifestyle are a great attraction. Located an hour from the main city of David and the Pacific Ocean...
Nita Sosebee and Bernie Gaider lived in Colorado Springs before moving to Panama in January 2017. Both worked over 20 years in Colorado as software developers. “We were interested in trying out an early retirement, or at least reducing our work hours...
Boquete's real estate is currently in a buyers' market. That means that you can easily negotiate the sales price right now as the high season is ending. The reference to "Boquete" in real estate terms generally includes all the small villages...