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Some Common Questions about Las Tablas, Panama

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Recently I received this email from a reader. It asks questions I see pretty often about Las Tablas, Panama, so I thought I'd answer it publicly. I will retire in about 5 years and was thinking about buying a place in Panama - Las Tablas seems to be a good match for me (of course I need to check it out in person). Are there a few Canadians or Americans in that area - my Spanish would need to improve? Are there any gated communities that are reasonable in price? I like that idea as I don't …

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Where to Stay in Las Tablas, Panama

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A reader just emailed to ask about how to get around and where to stay in Las Tablas. She's thinking about coming here for the New Year's celebration. How to Get Around in Las Tablas Panama has an efficient bus system. Although it might involve a transfer or two, it's possible to get pretty much anywhere in the country by bus. To get from Panama City to Las Tablas, get yourself to the main bus terminal next to the Albrook Mall. Then find the ticket window labeled Las Tablas. You can …

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10 Things I Hate About Panama

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Don't get me wrong -- there's more that do I like about Panama than not, and living here has been good for us. But once in a while the differences just rub me the wrong way. So, in the interests of full disclosure, a balanced look at the country, etc., etc., I thought I'd share some of my pet peeves. In no particular order, here are the 10 things I hate about Panama . . #1: Slash and Burn Panama is a lush, verdant country. Even in the dry arc, where we live and where rainfall is almost …

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Excellent Small Animal Veterinarian in Las Tablas, Panama

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Often I'm asked questions like, "I'm bringing my dog/cat with me when I move to Panama. Is there a decent veterinarian in Las Tablas?" We moved to Las Tablas, Panama with our three dogs in the spring of 2012. Before leaving the US, they were loaded up with innoculations, exams, the whole nine yards. Since arriving in Panama, our visits to the vet have been limited. My husband stops by every couple of months to pick up heartworm medicine (no prescription necessary) and tick spray (ticks are …

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A Day in Penonome, Panama [video]

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One recent Sunday morning, my husband and I drove from our home in Las Tablas to the city of Penome, Panama to take a look around. Penonome is located about a two-hour drive west of Panama City. It's in Cocle Province and sits right on the Pan-American highway. The highway takes a big turn at Penonome, as you can see on the map. (The Pan-American is shown in yellow.) The business district sits to the north of the highway and covers about a dozen blocks. There's a church at the central …

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Readers Ask: How do you find a Rental Home in Las Tablas, Panama?

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One of the questions I'm seeing most often these days has to do with finding a place to live in Panama -- specifically in Las Tablas. We've had the pleasure of meeting several couples recently who are thinking of moving to Las Tablas, but finding a place to live here seems like a daunting task. Here's a fairly typical email: We are very excited to come to Las Tablas to look for our future home.The biggest thing we are puzzled about (there are many) is how on earth do you go about finding a …

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