Creativity is inventing, experimenting, growing, taking risks, breaking rules, making mistakes, and having fun - Mary Lou Cook Art seems like the perfect pastime to pursue while living in a tropical beach community. There is endless time to practice. No one is judging your work. What could Read More
About CocoBeach Development Near Puerto Armuelles
In 2006, when we first arrived in Puerto Armuelles, we were offered the beautiful beachfront just north of the mouth of the Palo Blanco River. This land is now the home of the CocoBeach Development. Our History with CocoBeach At the time it was offered to us, we elected not to buy the property. Read More
How We Were Scammed In Panama Property Purchase
Despite being self-proclaimed Panama experts, we were once scammed in a property purchase. Being Panama experts means having learned some things the hard way. We’ll share our what happened with you here. We hope you can benefit from the lessons we learned. Don't Make Emotional Read More
A Morning Surf Session In Puerto Armuelles, Panama
On a recent Sunday morning, we were on the beach at Corazon de Oro. Just having a relaxing time. And we noticed about 12 or so surfers were in the water at the nearby surf break. I (Reyn) decided to walk down the beach to investigate. Betsy suggested that I take her camera to get video of this Read More
Living In Panama House – Under Construction Now
It is very exciting. We are building our newest model of the Living In Panama House. The 1-bedroom version. And, it is going up very quickly. This one is going to be our display house. Which we, and perhaps interested buyers, can use for the weekend or longer. Why the 1-Bedroom Model If Read More
Why & Hows of Tree Removal Permits in Panama
In Panama, you need a permit to cut a tree down. Even if the tree is in your own yard. You may be tempted to chop a tree down in "secret". And maybe you will get away with it. If you are Panamanian, you are much more likely to get away with it. Well, unless you have a neighbor who doesn't like Read More
Why Buy An Empty Lot – And 4 Hidden Costs
Why Buy An Empty Lot? Vacant land is the most plentiful and affordable type of property you can buy in Panama. 1) There is a lot of it. So there are many opportunities of buying the location you want at a price you can afford. 2) Vacant lots cost less. Somewhat surprisingly, even a lot with a Read More
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
Utilities in Panama – Cost Comparison & Info
I was recently asked about utility bills in Panama. In this article, I share what we pay in utility costs. I also compare our utility bills here to our bills in the US. First of all, bill paying in Puerto Armuelles has not been a big preoccupation for us. Bills here are so much lower than Read More
Is Puerto Armuelles Panama Gay Friendly?
Edited: May 22, 2019 At first glance, Puerto Armuelles doesn't appear gay-friendly. But Puerto is noticeably tolerant of both gay men and transvestites. Never, in such a small town, have I seen so many men with mascara, plucked eyebrows, shaved legs, etc. It appears that Puerto has a Read More