The Journal

Guides, stories and answers for building a FRESH® home in Panama.

Canadian expats

Moving to Panama from Canada: What Canadians Need to Know Before They Build

A clear-eyed guide for Canadians relocating to Panama: tax residency, provincial healthcare gaps, the snowbird rhythm, and a lock-and-leave home that handles...

May 28, 2026
Moving to Panama

Moving to Panama from the US: Your 2026 Roadmap (and the Home Waiting at the End)

A practical, five-stage roadmap for Americans relocating to Panama in 2026: decide, visit, choose region, set up the legal scaffolding, then land...

May 26, 2026