How Casa Fofo GuestHouse was born Sometimes big life changes start out extremely simple.In our case, it all began… with fresh fish. 🐟 In October 2022, as I was on my way to Playa Ensenada in San Carlos to buy fish directly from the fishermen, something caught my eye. About 200 meters from the beach,…
A sometimes difficult reality… but also extraordinary people who take action When we think of Panama, we often imagine:– tropical beaches,– lush jungle,– sloths,– monkeys,– iguanas,– and nature still very much alive. And it’s true.Panama’s biodiversity is absolutely incredible. But when you live here longer, you also discover another, more difficult reality:that of abandoned or…
Once we’d chosen Panama, another question quickly came to mind: where, exactly, would we put our suitcases?Because not all parts of Panama are alike. And behind the image of a tropical country lie very different climates, atmospheres and lifestyles. This is where we discovered the so-calledArco Seco. The Arco Seco, or “dry arc”, is a…
A real problem… but also a change that is slowly beginning When you arrive in Panama after living in Europe, there’s one thing that surprises you pretty quickly: the garbage. Plastic is very present. Recycling remains limited. And, at times, this can give the impression that nothing is really organized. For many travelers and expatriates,…
🇵🇦 The pros and cons of Panama 🌞 The benefits (reasons for falling in love) 🌦️ 1. The weather * Constant heat all year round (no winter to suffer)* Even in the rainy season → lots of sunny mornings 👉 It’s a climate that soothes the body… and slows the mind 😌 2. The relaxed…
What we wish we’d known before coming to Panama For more details, visit our 10 tips before coming to Panama page .
Panama: 10 essential things to know before you leave Are you planning a trip to Panama?Or are you simply curious about this little-known country? Here are 10 essential things you need to know before coming… based on our experience on the ground: 💵 1. currency The currency used in Panama is the US dollar (USD).👉…
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To see the details of our checklist, go to the article “Why we changed our lives – Part 2”.
Let’s return to our checklist and go into more detail: Weather (seasons) 🎓 Schools and grade level (public vs. private) and location 🏥 Hospitals (public vs. private) 🔐 Safety – hazards in Panama 💰 Finance / Taxes 🪪 Administrative facility – Permanent residence permit 💼 Work permit 🚫 Self-employed jobs & professions prohibited to foreigners…