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Last Updated May 16, 2020 - by Jackie Lange

David Found a New Adventure In Panama When He Turned 70

David realized that he would not be able to afford to stay in California so he started looking for a new adventure. He researched affordable place all over the world. Panama kept popping up as the best place to retire. So, he came to Boquete for the International Jazz and blues Festival with plans to stay four months while he explored with his life would be like in Panama. Within a few days, he realized he had found his new home. David moved from California to Panama in 2012 shortly after turning 70.

David has been able to substantially reduce his cost of living so he can live comfortably on just his Social Security. He’s living well on less than $1700 a month Social Security. He rents a furnished two bedroom house with all utilities included for $550 a month. It’s in a small gated community with 4 other houses.

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Last Updated Mar 19, 2020 - by Jackie Lange

Keep The Dream of Retiring in Panama Alive

Last week, Panama closed their borders to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 virus. The only people who can come in to Panama are Panamanians or foreigners who have a permanent residency Visa. And those who do come in must be in self-isolation for 14 days.

We’re not on total lockdown but everyone has been advised to stay home and practice self-isolation. That means you don’t invite friends or neighbors over or go walking around town. You can still go to the grocery store if necessary. There is a nationwide curfew from 9pm to 5am.

As of March 18th, Panama has 86 cases and 1 death due to the Covid-19 virus.

Movie theaters, bars, malls, gyms, museums, etc were ordered to close. There can be no social gathering so the Friday Panama Relocation Tours Alumni Happy Hours have been cancelled. Even beaches are closed to the public. All schools are closed.

Grocery stores are still open but only 50 people are allowed inside at any one time. No one is hoarding. There is still plenty of food and even toilet paper. Senior citizens get to go to the front of the line if there is one.

Pharmacies are still open too. Hardware stores are still open. Many workers are wearing masks and gloves and some shoppers are too. Masks are still for sale in pharmacies and hardware stores.

Restaurants that are still open can only offer take-out or home deliver service. No dine in service is allowed. Some restaurants have closed temporarily.

Yesterday, they put a ban on alcohol sales throughout Panama. People seem to be more upset over that than the virus. You cannot buy alcohol anywhere in Panama. I have one bottle of vinto tinto (red wine) which I’m saving for the day they announce the “all clear”!

We had to cancel Panama Relocation Tours through April 17. We hope it is resolved by then so we can resume tours. Most of those who had a tour cancelled switched to a tour later in the year before those dates are completely sold out! We’re still taking new reservations for 2020 and 2021 every day.

It all sounds drastic. And it is. We’re fighting an invisible enemy.

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Last Updated Nov 13, 2019 - by Jackie Lange

16 Years as an Expat in Panama

Richard Detrick and Nikki Steele have lived in Boquete Panama 16 years. Watch this video to learn why they decided to retire in Panama. See their beautiful Tuscan style home on a 4 acre coffee farm in Palmira which is about 10 minutes from downtown Boquete. Richard also shares his best and worst experiences in Panama and his biggest fears/frustrations about living in Panama. Be sure to watch to the end of the video when Richard shares his recommendation for anyone considering relocating to Panama. Richard sometimes joins us for dinner during the tour and he has some articles about life in Panama on his blog at www.RichardDetrich.com

Here are some views from Richard and Nikki’s back patio. It’s lush and green all year with daytime temperatures in the mid-70s and evening temperatures in the mid-60s. You never get tired of the weather or these amazing views!