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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How do you find what is on at the movies?
October 26th, 2010 · No Comments · Boquete Tips, Panama General
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New Bank Requirements by BNP (Banco Nacional de Panama)
October 1st, 2010 · No Comments · Boquete Tips
This was sent to me yesterday by a client of BNP outlining the bank’s new requirements - **************************************************************************************************************** “Banco National Panama is currently updating all the accounts we have of both domestic and foreign customers and we need from you the following: 1 – Bank reference letter on original letterhead, addressed to the National Bank of [...]
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When the going gets tough, the tough use “Facilitators”.
September 10th, 2010 · No Comments · Boquete Tips
Sometimes official processes here in Panana can be very daunting . My espanol is pretty serviceable now but even I found the Panama Diver’s License requirements at Sertracen in David difficult and taxing. After 3 attempts at getting the new license, I gave up and got myself a recommended ‘Facilitator’. For a fee these facilitators organize your paperwork [...]
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Tourist Visas and the enticing 180 day rumor
September 5th, 2010 · No Comments · Boquete Tips
Rumors have been flying the last few months about the Tourist Visas for Panama being changed to 180 days. Some people say they have even been given 180 days by officials at the airport when they come in. BUT until this appears as law in the official Govt gazette, it is not LAW. Be careful! [...]
Our Quiet Little River – a critical TIP!
August 23rd, 2010 · No Comments · Boquete Tips
Our Little river – The Caldera is at it again- after the 13″ of rain in about 2 hours ,the river broke its banks in various places . If you are thinking of living here , you must ASK questions about the weather in that particular area. You will find more info about this in the Boquete Handbook and [...]
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Suicide Showers!
August 7th, 2010 · No Comments · Boquete Tips
Suicide Showers If you have traveled to many third world countries (or the more politically correct – “developing nations”) you will know that HOT WATER is a luxury that many people do not have in their homes. Being from where we are, we take it for granted but here they do not. Also we are [...]
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Mold
July 30th, 2010 · No Comments · Boquete Tips
MOLD is an ongoing ISSUE here in Chiriqui…It started early this year because of the huge amount of rain which also started early. The combination of humidity and warmth is a perfect environment for Mold growth. It will be all over your clothes, shoes, belts , purses and anything non-ambulatory in no time….we battle it [...]
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More Tips for Living in Boquete
July 28th, 2010 · 2 Comments · Boquete Tips
Our purpose here is to give you MORE Insider tips on living in this area. You will find photos and info on this page that you won’t find anywhere else. They may not be sexy, but they will be helpful.When I first came here, like everyone else, I had to spend an inordinate amount of [...]
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Living in Boquete with Mold
July 28th, 2010 · No Comments · Boquete Tips
More information on mold…
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