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After renting for three months when my husband and I first arrived in Panama, it was apparent that we wanted to own a home. So, we began looking at local real estate sites, Craigslist, and local forums.

I am in Parque Omar, home to an amphitheater, events room, library, picnic area, public pool, soccer field, baseball pitch, volleyball court, basketball court, tennis court, and a large covered area that doubles as a skating rink and aerobics area.

Panama stands out among the world’s top expat destinations, due to its solid infrastructure, First World amenities, beautiful beaches, and proximity to the U.S. But, there is so much more to this country than meets the eye. Panama City for example offers every option, for the foodie, culture vulture, or tree hugger in all of us.

Pennsylvania native, Bill McGraw came to Boquete, Panama, seven years ago with a mission. Having worked in the field of marine biology and aquaculture for many years, he chose Panama because it had the perfect conditions for his latest project.

Volcán has a lot to offer expats looking for a place to live in the Chiriquí highlands. The cooler days and nights, beautiful scenery, and laidback lifestyle are a great attraction.

When Shane and Bette Ortell decided it was time to leave the snowy mountains near Aspen, Colorado and move to a warmer climate, they started doing research and in 2013 attended an International Living conference.

For Wendy and Simon Langford, life wasn’t bad. They had a modern, “smart” house in Seattle and a good income. But the daily grind kept them from spending time together.

Kiersten left home in Southern California to move to a country where she had no major connections and only knew about three people. Multitalented, Kiersten has worked as a preschool teacher, dancer, performer, and dance instructor. But she always knew that moving away from the U.S. was something she wanted to do.

The Boquete Blues and Jazz Festival is one of the events that most expats who live in Chiriquí look forward to the most every year, and this February marked the 12th year of this annual event.