The Journal
Guides, stories and answers for building a FRESH® home in Panama.
Bocas del Toro
Bocas del Toro: Building Off-Grid on a Caribbean Island
A practical guide to building a home in Bocas del Toro — the archipelago, land titles, boat logistics, off-grid utilities, and a...
May 25, 2026Off-grid
The Off-Grid Home in Panama: Solar, Water Treatment and Self-Sufficiency
What an off-grid home in Panama really takes — solar sizing, water treatment, septic, propane, internet — and how the insulated FRESH...
May 25, 2026