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Moving to Panama: The long way to go to feel at home

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(prensa.com) Oman Ruiz family has two weeks after Arriving in Panama. Oman Ruiz family has two weeks after arriving in Panama. From Caracas, landed looking for a future away from the Political situation afflicting His native Venezuela. From Caracas, landed looking for a future away from the political situation afflicting his native Venezuela. In front Are Big Decisions to … [Read more...]

Boquete, Panama a Relaxed Lifestyle and Low Cost of Living

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(International Living) Robert enjoys a relaxed lifestyle and an ultra-low cost of living in Boquete When Robert Cook sold his house and car, quit his job and took off for Panama, his friends and family asked him if he was on drugs. That was six years ago and things have changed since then. “They say they envy me now,” Robert laughs. “My stress level is way down … [Read more...]

Moving to Panama: “Our Cost of Living is Down 50%”

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(International Living) Susan and her husband, Denis, moved to Gorgona beach with their two sons, Jonah, 11 and Elijah, 18 months “We fell in love with the view,” says Susan Roussel of her ocean view condo on the beach in Panama. “We wanted to get away from Canada and experience a tropical climate for a while.” With it’s excellent infrastructure, schools, and … [Read more...]

Panama Entrepreneur Visa

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(PanamaInvestorBlog) Panama's commerce minister, Roberto Henriquez, this week announced a new loan structure for small Panamanian entrepreneurs. Although I am sure this will be a most welcome capital flow into micro business here in Panama, few Panamanians  have the needed business experience to make a success of a new enterprise that would truly bring innovation and … [Read more...]

10 ways to avoid Gringo price discrimination in Panama

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(EyeonPanama)  Price discrimination against foreigners is annoying and financially burdensome.  Out of budgetary necessity, I’ve have developed a tried and true system to avoid the expensive effects of price discrimination.  However, incorporate these practices into your daily life in Panama and miraculously your quality of life will improve.  First, because the Isthmus will … [Read more...]