Here are 2 items you need to know about driving in Panama. 2 small, but important items. 1. You must wear a shirt while driving. It sounds silly, but its true. I know people who have gotten tickets for ignoring this law. Keep your shirt on while driving, even if the AC goes out. 2. If Read More
How To Get To Puerto Armuelles
I am often asked how to get to Puerto. It is very easy. First, do not rely on Google Maps. It has you going into Costa Rica to get from David to Puerto. Do not do that. Simplest Directions To Puerto 1. Drive to Paso Canoas (It's on the Costa Rica border) 2. Turn left (south) at 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
Should You Bring Your Car To Panama?
The short answer is No. Unless you are unusually attached to your car, I would highly recommend buying a vehicle here in Panama. However, not everyone agrees. Check out what Sheryl says. Sheryl is happy she shipped her car (and other stuff) to Panama. Why Buy A Car Here? Shipping your Read More
Driving In Panama
Updated: July 4, 2017 In this post, I describe many aspects of driving in Panama Driving Safety in Panama Getting around Panama City The Rules & Laws for Driving What You Really Need to Know WAZE app Speeding & Speed Limits Police Checkpoints About Car Read More
7 Steps To Buy A Used Car In Panama
This post has 2 sections: Our Experience Buying A Car In Panama 7 Steps You Should Follow To Buy A Used Car in Panama With vital tidbits along the way, like What Is the Best Car to Buy in Panama Where & When Should You Purchase Your Car Our Experience -- Why A New Used Read More