I work, so I do not have a lot of time to go shopping for groceries. As a result, I usually just buy food at Walmart, even though, by the standards of Chapala and Ajijic, Walmart is expensive. If go to Walmart and buy enough food for two days, I would usually spend around 500 pesos (less than US $30). I buy fish, beef, vegetables, rice, and everything else to cover two meals for two people. I work, so I do not have a lot of time to go shopping for groceries. As a result, I usually just buy food at Walmart, even though, by the standards of Chapala and Ajijic, Walmart is expensive. If go to Walmart and buy enough food for two days, I would usually spend around 500 pesos (less than US $30). I buy fish, beef, vegetables, rice, and everything else to cover two meals for two people. 
Portugal has cut down quite a lot of holidays. Portugal is a Catholic country that had a tremendous amount of holidays for saints that they’ve had to cut down on. Portugal has cut down quite a lot of holidays. Portugal is a Catholic country that had a tremendous amount of holidays for saints that they’ve had to cut down on. 
There are cars on Ambergris Caye; they're just very controlled and the government is very strict with who is allowed to have a car. As an expat, you will never be given a permit to have a car on Ambergris Caye. You can have a golf cart but not a car. They will not let you. There are cars on Ambergris Caye; they're just very controlled and the government is very strict with who is allowed to have a car. As an expat, you will never be given a permit to have a car on Ambergris Caye. You can have a golf cart but not a car. They will not let you. 
Adventure tourism in and around San Juan Del Sur and in Nicaragua in general is probably the best in the world because of the variety. Adventure tourism in and around San Juan Del Sur and in Nicaragua in general is probably the best in the world because of the variety. 
Within half an hour from San Juan Del Sur you can go kayaking up rivers and hiking to a waterfalls up in the mountains. You can be on the desert islands of Ometepe and the jungles. You can be in volcanoes and staring into the mouth of the most accessible volcano, which is Volcan Masaya that you can drive up to for about 10 minutes and you can see red lava. You can also "volcano board" down the side of an active volcano in the northern part of Nicaragua, which is about 3 hours away from San Juan Del Sur by car and is near Leon. Why Panama, you ask? Let me list some of the reasons:
Panama has been ranked as the number 1 retirement destination choice.
According U.S. News and World Report’s ‘The 18 Best Places to Retire Overseas 2012′:
“Panama is the world’s top retirement haven. Panama City no longer qualifies as cheap, but other spots in...
Why Panama, you ask? Let me list some of the reasons:
Panama has been ranked as the number 1 retirement destination choice.
According U.S. News and World Report’s ‘The 18 Best Places to Retire Overseas 2012′:
“Panama is the world’s top retirement haven. Panama City no longer qualifies as cheap, but other spots in this country certainly do. Panama continues to offer the world’s gold standard program of special benefits for retirees. The currency is the U.S. dollar, so there is no exchange rate risk if your retirement savings and income is in dollars. The climate in Panama City and on the coasts is tropical, hot, and humid. However, the climate in the highlands can be temperate and tempting. Panama is the hub of the Americas, meaning it’s easily accessible from anywhere in North and South America and Europe. “
According to the International Living (2012):
“ Panama tops the category with an organized program of discounts and perks called the pensionado. The program is open to foreigners and there’s no minimum age requirement.With it you have serious discounts, money off that makes a big difference to your costs. Like 20% off any professional services used in Panama; 50% off for movies, theaters and sporting events; a 30% discount on public transport, 25% off the price of food eaten in a sit down restaurant; 15% off in fast food joints, 15% off in hospitals and private clinics…25% domestic flights on COPA…the list goes on…”
Panama is free of the truly devastating natural disasters that plague other nations.
According to the Panama Planner (2005):
“Panama is the only country in Central America in a climate zone that is absolutely hurricane-free. Truly blessed by nature, Panama also has none of the destructive earthquakes that plague its Central American neighbors.”
Panama has the lowest crime rate in Central America and one of the overall lowest crime rates against tourists in the World.
According to Panama Info (2012):
“Panama is one of the safest countries in Latin America for tourists. Tourism crime especially is low. You won’t have to be constantly on your guard for pick-pockets or purse snatchers like in other countries in the region. Foreign residents will tell you how safe they feel in Panama compared to other countries in the region and it is only getting better. Under the new Martinelli government, effective measures are being taken that have already reduced crimes in general by 28%.”
Panama has world class beaches, mountains, waterfalls and natural splendor.
According to Panama Invest (2009):
“Think of fine powdery sand on your feet. Think of rugged landscapes and seaside cliffs. Think of the coral reefs and the variety of marine life and fish. Panama has it, in great abundance. After all, Panama is sandwiched between two oceans. For those whose passion is surfing, you can take your pick or explore all of Playa Punta Puss Head, Paunch Beach, Bluff Beach, Larga Beach and Cayo Zapatillas. Panama is great for snorkeling, scuba diving, deep sea fishing, and diving activities. One of the most beautiful snorkeling destinations is San Blas Islands. Home to the Kuna Indians, San Blas is one of the last remaining unspoiled beaches, and it has miles and miles of coral reef that you can explore to your heart’s content. Go to the Pearl Islands and explore around 60 beaches of all types and colors while island hopping.”
“Bird watching and trail hiking are offered in Panama. It has miles and miles of live coral reefs and it has 12 national parks as well as 19 protected areas. You want the sea, Panama has it. You want jungles and forests, Panama sill has it. For nature birdwatchers, you can indulge your passion in Bocas del Toro’s Island Birds where around 50 species of migratory birds go. In the Teribe Territory, about a 100 species of birds also thrive. Here you will also find the famous thumbnail size red frogs. You can also visit native Indian tribes in their natural habitat trough travel agencies that offer this. Ecotourism is becoming more and more popular in Panama, and the possibilities are endless. Here we have rainforests, jungles, water falls, streams, rivers, mountains, deserted beaches, anything nature can provide, all in this small country called Panama.”
Panama has a stable and rapidly growing economy that make it a boon for investors.
According to the US Commercial Service’s Investment Climate Report (2012):
“Panama’s investment climate is generally positive. The country’s sterling economic success is based on a strong macro-economic policy and excellent management of the Panama Canal and associated transportation services. Panama has enjoyed some of the highest economic growth in Latin America in the past decade, and most observers predict continued strong growth in the years ahead due to stable and consistent macro-economic policies. Growth tallied 10.5% in 2011 and 7.5% in 2010, after a deceleration to 3.2% in 2009. The Government of Panama (GOP) has promoted economic growth over the last decade through open market policies and by encouraging trade.”
Having lived in Belize as an ex-pat for almost 30 years, I guess I qualify as a bit of an expert on the country. 
I am so tired of seeing the words 'their,' 'there' and 'they're' misused that I thought I would put all three in the title of this post. That way, anyone who might chance on this post could at least see that each of the homonyms is spelled differently and might also deduce from the example that each has a different meaning. Besides the purpose stated above, the title of this post refers to the reasons people I met in Panama had either settled there already or were exploring that...
Panamá has beautiful natural resource areas, especially its outstanding beaches and mountains, which invite visitors to enjoy and relax. This is not to mention the great opportunities for exploring Panamá’s rainforest, bird watching and exceptional natural reserve areas, like “Cerro Campana” (city of Panamá), Volcán (Chiriquí and Bocas delToro provinces), Coiba (a beautiful very lightly explored island), and “Barro Colorado”, which is run by the Smithsonian Institute.
