For U.S. Ex-Pats Retiring to Panama Is A Lot Like Going Home

When you spend time with American Ex-Pats here, you will hear the same comments. You will hear about how much Panama feels like home. This remarkable country has a culture and flavor all its own, but more than a hundred years of living and working with folks from the U.S. has influenced life here many [...]

Tips on Equipping Your New Life in Panama

Every new Expat retiree faces the same dilemma when making choices about how to handle their first international move. The big question is always whether to move your existing possessions or replace them with something new when you arrive in Panama?

When Seeking a Working Retiring in Panama, It Is Best to Bring Your Job With You

One of the big benefits of life in Panama is the affordability of local labor. An average of about $300 per month will buy the services of a domestic willing to cook and clean from sun up to sun down. Handymen, drivers, and nannies can be found at similar pricing. This is good news if [...]

Bocas to David flights are back!

Good news! Aeroperlas is again flying between Bocas (Isla Colon) and David, Chiriqui on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Bocas to David: leaves at 12:05 PM
David to Bocas: leaves at 11:20 AM
Round trip prices are $115.60 including taxes and fees. Pensionado and retirees from Panama, get a special price of  $93.70.
Panama Travel Group is an authorized seller [...]

Take a free tour of Casco Viejo

ROUTES: You can choose between three different tours.

The Arco Chato, Plaza Herrera, Esteban Huertas Road, and the Church of St. Francis of Assisi. To get to know Casco Viejo with the dedication that this patrimony of humanity deserves is not an easy task for those who come for the first time to its historic [...]

Alta Vita, The Lifestyle Spa

I got the opportunity recently to speak with Drs. Michael and Golda Joseph, the founders of Alta Vita. What a rare treat it was to spend some time with them and learn about their experiences, knowledge and their business.
The Josephs have been in the health, relaxation & alternative medicine business for over 30 years. [...]

Home Medical Care in Panama

Panama is an amazing country with so many wonderful things to tell you about. I’d like to share a personal experience that happened recently to highlight yet another wonderful thing about living in Panama.
My Mom, Melany lives here in Panama. She’s pretty well known in the expat community and has recently started helping our [...]

New Passport Arrangements for British Nationals in Panama.

From 2nd November 2009 applications for full validity passports will be sent to The British Consulate Washington, USA.

Changes to Passport Operation
In order to keep costs covered, the UK Government is committed to looking for opportunities to reduce administration, centralise excellence and deliver beneficial economies of scale.  These are the parameters we have set ourselves [...]

Panama Driving Permits for Foreigners

You can drive up to 90 days with your country’s DL

To get a Panamanian Drivers License, requirements include:
Passport
Authorization from the Direction of Migration and Naturalization
Blood type
Present a written test about the driving manual and traffic rules
Listen to a speech
The cost of this permit depends on the validity of the document, if it is for less [...]

If I get into a car accident, what do I do?

THE DO NOT’S
DO NOT MOVE YOUR CAR FROM THE LOCATION OF THE ACCIDENT
Yes, I know this blocks traffic and it makes no sense whatsoever, but if you move your car you are automatically guilty even if you are not at fault.
DO NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ACCIDENT
DO NOT MAKE ANY TYPE OF FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENT
It is [...]

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