I've been living in a neighborhood called Riveras del Pilar, right smack dab between Chapala and the more renowned village of Ajijic. Like anywhere, the area you pick to reside in will determine things like view, density, type of housing, cost, neighbors. Living IN the village can have its advantages and drawbacks. In Riveras we appreciate the the non-commercial, quiet, no traffic advantages and yet can ride bikes into Ajijic or Chapala in 10 minutes. All towns in Mexico come with certain...
The crimes committed toward Americans and other expats in Placencia tend to be crimes of opportunity. When I’m in Placencia, I typically hear about break ins of some homes and minor things taken. I rarely hear of muggings or Americans being attacked.
Generally, it is heavily legislated that if you are going to build something, you have to build to a certain standard and that standard tends to be good. There are no modern methods of building here. In other words, there is no steel frame, no wooden frame, or that kind of thing. We build using bricks and mortar. The structure is still reinforced with concrete on the structural load bearing parts of the building, villa, or apartment. You would also have a slab on each layer. If it is...
No, you don't need a second passport if you retire, work, or live abroad. There is a misconception people have that they need to either give up their US passport or US citizenship but no, you don’t need to. You can have your US passport. Panama Football Teams Seek World Titles
On September 7, the Panama men’s and women’s flag football national teams will be flying to Grosseto, Italy, for the International Federation of American Football Flag Football World Championship. Originally scheduled for August 13-15, in Jerusalem, the tournament had to be moved because of the violence in that region. This event has been held every two years since 2002 and is the showpiece event for senior national teams competing in 5-on-5 flag...
