Panama Life Hub

The Panama Playbook! August 19, 2025 Edition From enhanced healthcare access and global retail convenience to tax relief for U.S. expats—here’s what’s happening in Panama that matters for your relocation journey: Weekly Summary — Relevant News for Expats This Week Panama Clinic Now Accepts Medicare Advantage This major private hospital now accepts Medicare Advantage plans, significantly improving healthcare accessibility for U.S. retirees and expats. What This Means for You: If you’re a...

Panama Life Hub Insider Your Weekly Digest for Expat Life in Panama Tuesday, January 13, 2026 A Note from the Editor Welcome to the heart of the "Verano" season. The city is vibrant with the Panama Jazz Festival in full swing, but the dry season also brings practical challenges for your home and health. This week, we prioritize your safety with a national alert on high winds and fire risks. We also look toward the highlands, as the Boquete Flower and Coffee Fair enters its final and most...

Panama Life Hub Insider Your Weekly Digest for Expat Life in Panama Tuesday, January 6, 2026 A Note from the Editor Welcome to the first "back to routine" edition of 2026. Today, we close the holiday cycle with Three Kings Day (Día de Reyes). In this edition, we focus on strictly logistical and compliance matters for the coming days: the start of the Christmas tree recycling operation, the official lineup for the Panama Jazz Festival, and the mandatory restrictions for this Friday, January...

Panama Life Hub Insider Your Weekly Digest for Expat Life in Panama Tuesday, December 30, 2025 A Note from the Editor Welcome to our final 2025 edition. This week is marked by deep cultural sensitivity following the demolition of a historical monument in Arraiján, an act that has resonated far beyond the district. We also look forward to the Panama Jazz Festival, the first major cultural highlight of 2026. Finally, we dive into the fascinating and satirical tradition of the "Muñecos de Año...

Panama Life Hub Insider: Your Weekly Digest for Expat Life in Panama Tuesday, December 23, 2025 A Note from the Editor Welcome to our "Christmas Countdown" edition of the Panama Life Hub Insider. With Christmas Eve just hours away, we are shifting our focus to your family’s well-being and holiday enjoyment. This week, we highlight a critical health alert regarding pediatric care, provide the final logistical details for your last-minute errands, and celebrate the transformation of Parque Omar...

Panama Life Hub Insider: Your Weekly Digest for Expat Life in Panama Tuesday, December 16, 2025 A Note from the Editor Welcome back to the Panama Life Hub Insider. This week, we reflect on the successful execution of the massive "City of Stars" Christmas Parade and bring you a critical health alert concerning counterfeit medicines during the holiday shopping rush. Most importantly, we have the practical details on extended shopping mall hours, crucial for planning your final holiday purchases...

Panama Life Hub Insider December 9, 2025 Welcome back to the Panama Life Hub Insider As the holiday season begins, this week's bulletin brings you essential information for thriving in the Republic of Panama. We cover the strong economic confidence expressed by the IMF, important security developments, and critical details about the upcoming "City of Stars" Christmas Parade—a must-know event for your family calendar. My goal is to give you the clear, actionable insights you need to thrive in...

Panama Life Hub Insider December 2, 2025 A Note from the Editor, Carlos Chen Welcome to your weekly dose of essential Panama news, crafted specifically for the expatriate community! As we step into December, the country is vibrant, and the year-end energy is palpable. This week, we're diving into some fascinating shifts in Panamanian lifestyle, from a marked change in consumption habits to major health infrastructure investments. We also bring you key updates on investor visas and a fresh...

📧 Panama Life Hub Insider November 25, 2025 A Note from the Editor Carlos Chen Welcome to this week's edition of the Panama Life Hub Insider, your essential guide to navigating life and well-being in Panama. We are excited to announce that we are expanding our content to provide even more valuable information, including comprehensive guides on health, smart shopping (consumer information), and the Panamanian lifestyle. This week, we bring you fresh news on Panamanian consumer habits just...