The Journal
Guides, stories and answers for building a FRESH® home in Panama.
Azuero
Pedasí & Playa Venao: Building on the Azuero Surf Coast
A practical guide to building a home in Pedasí and Playa Venao on Panama's Azuero peninsula — coastal climate, infrastructure, and the...
May 25, 2026Climate resilience
Coastal Corrosion in Panama: How Real Builds Survive the Salt
How salt corrodes traditional construction in Panama, what marine-grade actually means, and the documented maintenance schedule behind FRESH coastal builds.
May 25, 2026Chiriquí
Puerto Armuelles & Coco Beach: A Pacific Surf Community Done Right
A practical guide to building a home in Puerto Armuelles and the Coco Beach community — Chiriquí's Pacific surf coast — with...
May 25, 2026