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Last Updated on July 12, 2020 - by Jackie Lange

Getting Involved With Your Community in Panama

Listen to the replay of the July 11th conference call with Mary Taft who came on a Panama Relocation Tour with her daughters then relocated to Panama in 2018. Mary lives in Alto Quiel which is about 20 minutes North of downtown Boquete. She is very involved with her community by volunteering at Salvadores de Animales, an organization that rescues and fosters dogs and cats. In this call Mary talks about:

♦ Why she moved to Panama
♦ What she likes most about living in Panama
♦ Getting involved in the community
♦ Special needs during Covid
♦ How not to burn out
♦ and much more

Salvadores is also providing pet food to people who have lost their job because of the pandemic. This makes it possible for them to continue to take care of their pets instead of abandoning them. In an effort to help Salvadores raise money to pay for vet bills and pet food, Panama Relocation Tours will donate 10% of all proceeds from our Online Panama Relocation Guide purchased before July 31st. Salvadores also accept donations on their website.

Many of the towns in Panama have charities that you can get involved with like the Rotary Club, handicap foundations, charities that help feed needy people, hospice, spay & neuter clinics, knitting hats for newborn babies, etc etc etc. When you move to Panama you should check out which charities are available in your area so you can find ways to get involved and give back!

Last Updated on July 7, 2020 - by Jackie Lange

Video: Puerto Armuelles Panama

In this video, Pat talks about living in Puerto Armuelles which is in the far western side of Panama. Pat has lived in Puerto Armuelles for 15 years. Puerto is a beach town that has been very economically depressed for 20 years because their major employer Chiquita Banana left. So some areas in Puerto are really run down but some areas are starting to make a come back.

The town of Puerto Armuelles has a population of about 25,000 and the entire district has a population of about 50,000. Puerto Armuelles has several grocery stores, hardware stores, a new hospital and other shops so you can get most of what you need in Puerto. There is even more shopping available at the Costa Rica border which is only 30 minutes away.

Beware that most of the property in Puerto is not titled which can create problems. When you move to Panama it’s a good idea to rent for at least a year before you even consider buying anything. This will give you time to make sure you like living in Panama and like the area you have selected. Check out our RENTALS page for information about rentals in the Puerto area.

Last Updated on July 2, 2020 - by Jackie Lange

VIDEO: Living in Volcan Panama With Six Kids!

Check out our newest video of Ben and Kama who moved from Texas to VOLCAN Panama with their 5 (now 6) children!

There are many families with children in Volcan and it’s ideal for retirees too. They are attracted to the lower cost of living, laid back lifestyle and the freedom to live the way they want to live. Volcan has an affordable bi-lingual international school with tuition as low as $75 a month. Volcan is in the highlands of Panama so it has Spring like weather all year. Since no air conditioning or heating is needed, it helps to keep your electric bill low. In this video, Ben and Kama talk about:

♦ homeschooling
♦ cost of living
♦ affordable health insurance
♦ safety
♦ organic markets
♦ plans for their property
♦ and much more

Ben and Kama have a beautiful property with a few rentals which provide enough income to support them living in Panama. Ben, who is an Architect and Engineer, and Kama are working on subdividing the property to build more rentals and to sell lots to those who want to build a house. They strive to create a development to aid the greater Tierras Altas community, acting as a small business incubator, education center, and entrepreneurial hub. They also encourage integrating off-grid technologies, alternative energy, self-sustaining elements, gardens, aquaponics, and permaculture. Their property has amazing mountain views.

LEARN MORE about there development HERE!

CLICK on the image below to watch their video