Have you ever been to the Boquete Jazz & Blues Festival? If you like live Jazz or Blues music, I highly recommend it. It is a bit rarefied. Not that it is fancy. Far from it. But it is pricey. In Boquete, where there is such a disparity of wealth, you can feel a bit privileged by Read More
Heavenly’s Hotel Sold!
Heavenly Hotel is now under new ownership. 3 expats from Boquete bought it. The new owners also own Boquete’s excellent Big Daddy’s restaurant 3 other hotels (all in Boquete) Rumors of Sale There had been murmurs around Puerto for the past 2 months that Heavenly Hotel’s founder Read More
An Expat On Why She Loves Puerto Armuelles, Panama
My neighbor, Veronica, graciously agreed to share why she chose Puerto Armuelles, Panama to retire. -- As well as why she likes living here. Transcription of the Video Betsy of Living In Panama (off camera) asked: Veronica, why did you decide to move to Panama and why Puerto Read More
2016 & 2017 Boquete Jazz and Blues Festival Review/Info
We had a good time at the Boquete Jazz and Blues festival on Sunday. I made a short video of it below. But it wasn't nearly as good as last year. Maybe because it was so very hot for the first couple of hours this year. But I think the bigger factor was the line up. Differences from Last Read More
2016 Boquete Jazz and Blues Festival Is Almost Here
I had such a great time at the Boquete Jazz Festival last year. I am definitely going this year. Last year, my 8 year old was NOT thrilled. My 13 year old enjoyed it. My husband (the guy in the photo) liked it alot. And I loved it! I had the best time dancing to amazing blues music. Read Read More
Boquete Flower & Coffee Festival – What is it like?
The Boquete flower and coffee festival certainly lives up to its name. But it doesn't offer up many more attractions than the ones in its title. The landscape and garden design are certainly beautiful, but are by no means the best out there. During the afternoon hours, the festival ground are Read More
2016 Boquete Flower & Coffee Festival Is On Now
January 14, 2016 The Boquete Flower and Coffee Festival (Feria de las Flores y el Café) is a very popular event. The festival has been happening in some form or another since 1950. In 2016, the festival is 10 days long, January 14-24. The festival is a huge celebration. Thousands of people Read More
2 Climates In 2 Hours – Panama
Yes, you can enjoy 2 climates in Panama in less than 2 hours. I tested it! Here's how it happened. We've been living in Puerto Armuelles for over 8 years. We love the beach, so we chose to live in the beach town of Puerto Armuelles. Learn about Puerto Armuelles here. But that Read More
Boquete Jazz Festival
We had a fabulous time at the Boquete Jazz and Blues Festival. We went on Sunday, February 8. It was the 9th Annual Festival, but our 1st time attending. Photos of the event are at the bottom of this page. If you will be in Panama, I highly recommend you go to the Boquete Jazz & Blues Read More
Zip Lining & More In Boquete Panama
A group of us decided make a day trip to Boquete Panama for a zip lining thrill and a few other stops. Watch the video to vicariously zip line with us. You will also get a look at 2 other stops we made in Boquete A delightful garden: Mi Jardin Es Su Jardin The new and beautiful Boquete Read More