The Next “Blue Zone”—Panama's Azuero Peninsula Workshop

[jstevens]

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Panama’s little-known Azuero Peninsula could well be the next "Blue Zone." It's attracting wellness-minded folks interested in living at the beach—below the hurricane zone—​and ready to slow down and embrace a healthy life with strong community, fresh food, yoga, pickleball, surfing, fishing, and all-around easy living in the sun.

IL’s Panama editor and expert, Jess Ramesch, will get together with four expats who live on Panama's Azuero Peninsula, for a workshop with live Q&A. You'll hear from expats Kerri Lusk Barnes and Abbe Drossner in Pedasi, and expats Kimber Hardick and Terry Moe in and around Venao. Join host Jennifer Stevens, IL Executive Editor, for a lively discussion—and bring your questions!

Wednesday, June 26
11:00 am Eastern Time

[CRALLLES]

i want to join. pls advise details, assuming a zoom call?

[VANPATTERSON28]

working, can you please send the Webinar workshop to me so I can watch it at a later time?, thanks Van Patterson vanpatterson28@gmail.com

[VANPATTERSON28]

working, can you please send the Webinar workshop to me so I can watch it at a later time?, thanks Van Patterson vanpatterson28@gmail.com

[HEADDIVAGW1]

i plan to attend.

[CAPTMIKEJD]

About to board a plane and will be in the air for this. Any chance of a replay?

[IL Moderator]

Hi @CAPTMIKEJD Yes, If you miss the live workshop, you can watch it later. The video will remain here and also be available to re-watch on our YouTube channel.

[IL Moderator]

Hi @VANPATTERSON28 If you miss the live workshop, you can watch it later. The video will remain here and also be available to re-watch on our YouTube channel.

[H.MEYER]

I am also in flight..... can you email the workshop to me as well please. h.meyer@rogers.com

[IL Moderator]

Hi @H-MEYER If you miss the live workshop, you can watch it later. The video will remain here and also be available to re-watch on our YouTube channel.

[PSHANNON555]

I visited this area in 2021 and LOVED it!! However, it didn;t seem to be a viable remote work location for me due to power outages and Internet fluctuations. Are things getting better now?

[jstevens]

Hi Van, the recording will be available to watch back here anytime.

[PSHANNON555]

Here's my question! Thanks

[GBARRETT]

Thanks all, great info. Question... How easy is it to get around the area? Do you need a car?

[erutherford]

How has the community of Venao contributed to the wellness-focused lifestyle of its residents?

[dduggan]

What are some of the challenges of living in a remote area like Venao, particularly regarding access to amenities and healthcare?

[IL Moderator]

A comment just came in via email: How does Venao compare to more famous beach destinations like Hawaii in terms of cost and popularity?

[PSHANNON555]

What ws the situation with deliveries (produce) during the roadblocks last year?

[CHRIS.DINAPOLI]

I just came back from a trip to visit the Azuero peninsula I was concerned that the eastern coast works become to developed and "condo-ized" in the near future I went to the Sunset coast, Torio in particular I’m curious to hear the thoughts on this area and the Torio Hills development

[nobrien]

Are there social or expat groups on the Azuero Peninsula that help newcomers integrate?