The Boquete (not for tourists!) Handbook

Insider Information for Surviving Life in Boquete, Panama

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Panama/USA to Sign a Tax Treaty!

November 26th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Boquete Tips, Panama General

Panama/USA to Sign Tax Treaty for Exchange of Tax Information  (Though this is not strictly ‘BOQUETE’ information, I think its important for US citizens/residents to know when considering this area. Banking is one of the areas I get asked about A LOT!)    Summary – Panama and the USA will (in November 2010) sign a treaty allowing [...]

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Like the Handbook?

November 15th, 2010 · No Comments · Panama General, What People Say About Us

                                                Carrie said today (Nov 15, 2010) “Hi Dianne… First, thanks so much for creating the handbook! I’ve only had time since we got our copy to scan it but it looks fabulous and is such a wonderful resource for all of us who live here!  I wish it had been available when we first [...]

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How do you find what is on at the movies?

October 26th, 2010 · No Comments · Boquete Tips, Panama General

It can’t all be heavy..some days you just want to know what’s on at the movies and go! Here’s how you do it – The closest cinemas to boquete are the Moderno ( out in the Chiriqui Mall) and the Allhambra at the Hotel Nacional. Click on the link below http://cines.prensa.com/ Choose Cines (theaters) in [...]

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A New Testimonial – the handbook actually helps!

October 6th, 2010 · No Comments · Panama General, What People Say About Us

“ Thanks Dianne also for your Handbook: it is invaluable for those thinking of moving to Boquete.”  Carol A. Silver Spring. MD USA. Oct 6 2010.

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Boquete and its “back-home amenities”

September 22nd, 2010 · No Comments · Panama General

Boquete was recently mentioned here:                AARP (Modern Maturity) Magazine Reveals the Top 5 Best Places to Retire Abroad July 26, 2010 — Experts in celebrating the next chapter in life, AARP The Magazine traveled the globe to discover the ultimate retirement destinations abroad. Factoring climate, expat community, cost of living, housing, health care, access to the U.S. [...]

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YES but do you LIVE there??

July 5th, 2010 · No Comments · Panama General

July 5 2010: Panama…Panama Panama..everyone is talking about Panama Invest in Panama, flip Panama, buy a condo for a song and live like a king for $10.00 a month…yeah yeah…we’ve all heard it. We’ve all seen the retirement websites…the ones that tout these venues around the world as paradise on a stick, the BEST places [...]

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