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Why this 63-year-old teacher ditched Massachusetts to retire in the highlands of Panama

08/25/2019 By Panama Eric

(Marketwatch) Mary Taft lives with her two daughters, seven cats and two dogs in a mansion in Panama — and she wouldn’t have it any other way. But the former teacher and school administrator didn’t always know that a Panamanian retirement was in store for her. Indeed, as she consulted with her two adult daughters about where to move, dozens of spots were on the table. … [Read more...]

Boquete, Panama cool tropical living

01/25/2016 By Panama Eric

The beauty of Boquete, Panama

(The Street) Everyone has pretty much the same vision of the perfect tropical paradise: gently swaying palm trees; magnificent, fiery sunsets; your toes in powdery white sand; wading into clear, warm waters. But what if it's just too darned hot? Paradise destroyed? Perhaps not. In the highlands of the province of Chiriquí, Panama, at an average of about 4,000 feet … [Read more...]

Boquete, Panama Insider’s Guide

05/06/2013 By Panama Eric

The beauty of Boquete, Panama

(International Living Magazine) When I hear people talk about Boquete, in Panama’s Highlands, I’m reminded of the parable of Plato’s Cave. In that allegory, people sit in a cave watching shadows going by from outside. They glean bits of information from what they see… but never form a complete or real picture. You may have heard snippets of information about Boquete—the … [Read more...]

5 Great Places to Retire in Panama

10/16/2012 By Panama Eric

Bocas Del Toro, 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...]

Choose Your Ideal Location in Panama – Beaches, Mountains, Cities

08/29/2012 By Panama Eric

Beautiful Sandy beach in Bocas Del Toro, Panama

(International Living) Linda McKee fell for the rainforest in Rambala. She wrote to me: “We are enjoying our time on the farm. Our local farm manager is so happy when he produces a new veggie for us all to eat! We are learning more than we could have imagined and our Spanish is growing exponentially!” For Jason and Lisa, it was the bustling beach area of Gorgona, which … [Read more...]

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