I am happy to help anyone who wants to make the move to Panama with tips on how I have success in Panama, but I have to admit that sometimes getting back to those who e-mail me is pretty difficult, and time consuming.
So, this Gringo, along with all the other Gringo writers (see my blogroll for affiliate sites) have worked to create a database that puts you in contact with the people you need to reach in Panama (and Guatemala, Costa Rica, Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador and more!)
If you are looking for legal services, real estate information, an English speaking assistant or driver, cosmetic surgery, dental work and so on, all you need to do is the Read more
The Panama Gringo has an apartment for rent on the 22nd floor of a one year old building in the Punta Pacifica area of Panama City. Great location in the middle of nearly everything.
Here is what is included:
2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, approx 950 sq feet condo.
42 inch plasma TV with over 250 channels (including English CNN, FOX and ESPN, BBC and others)
Broadband wireless and wired connectivity
Voip phone that can be used to call US for free
Fully furnished � two couches, 2 brand new beds, all linen (2 sets) and towels
Washer/Dryer/Refrig/Microwave/Stove
Air conditioning in each bedroom plus master air conditioner in living room
Small balcony with fan
One secure parking space on the first
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(Posted October 26, 2008) A note to some readers: I will frequently use the word “billion” below. I am well aware that it is used differently or not at all in some countries and languages (Spanish, for example). When I use it, I am referring to 1,000,000,000 or what many of you call a “thousand million” (mil millones in Spanish).
Chris Guillebeau is the mastermind behind “The Art of Non-Conformity,” an online blog that touches on unconventional strategies for life, work, and travel. He is also a friend of this traveling gringo. Chris is an amazing character who has spent time the last ten years self-employed, four of them in West Africa as a volunteer aid worker.
Chris’ most recent project is a series of Unconventional Guides and other informational products. These will be available for purchase and expound upon the topics he regularly tackles on his blog: Life, Work and Travel.
The Unconventional Guide to Working for Yourself is an authoritative look at being self-employed. It explains how you can make money and spend Read more
Renovating your condo? Building your dream home in Boquete? Whatever your construction needs are, look to Constructive Solutions for help. This company speaks Spanish, German and English, and knows how to translate more than just language. They recognize the fact that the reasons we gringos flock to Panama are the same things that will drive us crazy when trying to complete a construction project.
Constructive Solutions started off when Dirk Schwalb, educated in England, undertook the project of restoring of Casa Testa in Panama City. Dirk managed the entire project from start to finish, with fantastic results. Constructive Solutions was born.
It can be difficult trying to get a project going when you don’t know the language, the code, Read more
Boquete Meadows at “El Olimpo” combines traditional Spanish designs with stylish American interiors set against the backdrop of the Panama Mountains. I found an ad for these Town Homes in an local magazine while in Panama, and I have to tell you, after checking them out, they are quite nice.
This is the latest project from Faberge Developments, a trusted, high-quality development company. The townhouses are 2 and 3 bedrooms starting at 1300 square feet with separate lots. Prices start at only 109,900 and there is a large social area with a club and a pool. Home Owners can also get a membership to a private beach club just an hour away on the Pacific Coast. Read more
A new company opened in Panama last month to serve the growing needs of new condo and home owners. Buying a new condo or home and furnishing it in Panama can often be expensive and difficult not having the resources that you normally find in the U.S.. Recognizing that problem as a condo owner herself in Panama, Patricia Blasser (originally from Miami, Florida) and her company American Home Accessories, Inc. are the exclusive representatives of “MOHAWK SELECT ” ,a major U.S. manufacturer of area rugs, for Panama.
American Home Accessories, Inc. currently has in Panama over 200 area rugs. Buyers are welcome to view some of these rugs on the web site www.alfombraspanama.com or make Read more
Looking for your morning bagel with cream cheese and a large coffee, served up North American style? Try New York Bagel Café in El Cangrejo, Panama City. This little coffee shop is pretty trendy; leather couches, tableside books, abstract paintings complete the laid-back environment. The owner, John, is a former member of the Peace Corps who put down roots in Panama.
The 20 different types of bagels include Strawberry Fields, Frisco Sourdough, and Jumpin Jalapeno. Sundried Tomato Basil cream cheese is just one of the 12 flavors you can choose from to top your bagel. He also makes 18 different types of sandwiches. To drink there are a number of flavored coffees, Italian sodas and juices. You can Read more
