(International Living) The first time I saw Chiriquí Province I was enchanted. My husband Al and I had rented a car to tour Panama in our quest for a new place to live. Having traveled throughout Central America, Panama was our pick due to its warm climate, low cost of living, developed infrastructure, and economic and political stability. We came back to stay in 2009, made our … [Read more...]
Panama Highlands lowcost lifestyle
(International Living Magazine)So many interesting things to do—so little time… Living in Panama for only six months of each year is simply not enough for my husband, Gary, and me. Even though we are retired, each and every day in Panama could be filled to the brim with activities, if we so choose. We live in the Chiriquí province, an area that’s chock-full of fun, … [Read more...]
Living Part Time in Panama
(International Living) The weather is amazing. No jackets required. Wildlife is plentiful. Birds of every hue and song are everywhere. Some even nest in the trees along our terrace. Iguanas have taken up residence in our yard and love to sun themselves along the creek, climb our trees, and feed on our grass. We spend countless hours just watching these fascinating … [Read more...]
Chiriqui chooses ecotourism
(Prensa.com) Tourism has given a new twist to agricultural activities, even, has brought good economic returns, according to leaders of this sector. In Chiriqui, for example, from an average of 20 existing agritourism farms, over 50% are located in the district of Bugaba and, of them, the highest percentage in the districts of Cerro Punta and Volcan. In these places the … [Read more...]
5 Great Places to Retire in Panama
(USNews.com) Despite its small size, Panama offers a number of diverse lifestyle options to people interested in retiring overseas. There are appealing retirement choices for people with a variety of priorities and lifestyle preferences, ranging from the cosmopolitan capital to the coast and including beachfront and cooler mountain climes. There are also good options for … [Read more...]