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Lives in Yanbu' al Bahr, Al Madinah al

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Registration: 21 September 2014

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manper replied to a thread
2 weeks ago
Julien

New members of the Panama forum, introduce yourselves here - 2025 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Panama forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...

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4 weeks ago
vegasghostgal

Where should I live? by vegasghostgal

I don't want to live in Panama City. I was looking north near Boquet or David. But I read an article on the southern end of Panama and now I'm thinking about that area. Anyone have any suggestions? I'm going to be 64 and my husband will be 67 this ...

manper

Im telling my own experience after years living there in David, Boquete and Bocas del Toro… go and get it by yourselves Read More

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vegasghostgal

Where should I live? by vegasghostgal

I don't want to live in Panama City. I was looking north near Boquet or David. But I read an article on the southern end of Panama and now I'm thinking about that area. Anyone have any suggestions? I'm going to be 64 and my husband will be 67 this ...

manper

@willemsc66 Check the number of murders, rapes and missing people… in addition to the large number of cases that are hidden by corrupt authorities. For your own security don’t go there! Read More

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vegasghostgal

Where should I live? by vegasghostgal

I don't want to live in Panama City. I was looking north near Boquet or David. But I read an article on the southern end of Panama and now I'm thinking about that area. Anyone have any suggestions? I'm going to be 64 and my husband will be 67 this ...

manper

@willemsc66 No one! Read More

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mojeda2447

Caribbean Somewhere Besides Boccas or Colon by mojeda2447

My husband and I are considering moving to Panama.  We hope to visit in the fall of 2024.  I want to live on the Caribbean side but all I know is Boccas del Toro which seems like too much of a party town for us.  Are they any other ...

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It is unsafe Read More

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vegasghostgal

Where should I live? by vegasghostgal

I don't want to live in Panama City. I was looking north near Boquet or David. But I read an article on the southern end of Panama and now I'm thinking about that area. Anyone have any suggestions? I'm going to be 64 and my husband will be 67 this ...

manper

@vegasghostgal I have experience living in Panama City, Boquete and David, it is not recommended at all! Good luck Read More

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vegasghostgal

Where should I live? by vegasghostgal

I don't want to live in Panama City. I was looking north near Boquet or David. But I read an article on the southern end of Panama and now I'm thinking about that area. Anyone have any suggestions? I'm going to be 64 and my husband will be 67 this ...

manper

My advise after living for years as expat in Panama; DONT GO THERE! Is expensive, unsafe, terrible health and education system, corrupt authorities, xenophobic. Like they locals use to say; “Panama for Panamanians!!” Read More

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10 months ago
Julien

New members of the Panama forum, introduce yourselves here - 2024 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Panama forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...

manper

My advise; dont go to Panama, I have experience living there as an expat. it is expensive, corrupt (even the police and authorities) not well develop (health and education are very low level) and recently locals feeling Xenofobia against foreigners. ... Read More

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11 months ago
mikeysp

What is time-frame for evicting someone from your house in Panama? by mikeysp

Hi, if anyone has experience and can speak to our situation, I would be grateful. we have a house in the interior of Panama and my wife's cousin lived with my wiofe's father for a few years until he passed. After grandpa passed away in 2021, the ...

manper

@mikeysp as I said many times, dont go to Panama, is unsafe country, justice not reliable and very corrupt police Read More

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yvdb85

We are coming to Panama next week by yvdb85

Hi everyone. Im Yvan, and im together with my small dog Jules, my loyalest friend. And a real heartbreaker. We are coming to Panama next week. Straight out of Belgium. Ill be temporary staying with a friend, but im looking for a place of my own. ...

manper

Dont go to Panama!! expensive, unsafe, terrible services, corrupt police, etc, etc.. Read More

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MGC

I moved to Panama from UK, am now developing houses here and love it! by MGC

Hi All! I moved to Panama a year ago after living in Trinidad, Grand Cayman, Bahamas and US and am originally from UK. I am now married to a Panamanian and am managing a luxury gated beachfront development in Pedasi (Azueros Peninsula). I'd love to ...

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Illinois Gator

First Trip to Panama by Illinois Gator

Greetings. My wife and I are planning to move to Panama when we retire in 2029. As we have never been there before we are making our first trip there in Feb of 2024 just to get a basic feel for the countryWe are staying at a resort in Panama ...

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I’ll make it short; DONT DO IT!!! Panama is expensive than Europe, very unsafe, poor health system, very corrupt police and authorities in general, unreliable public services (after each rain power shutdown). Read More

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6 years ago

Sending your money out of Saudi Arabic

Im interested to know how difficult could be to transfer your savings out of Saudi Arabic to another bank account in USA or Panama for example, what are the rules....? Read More

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6 years ago
margocatts

Caribbean vs. Pacific coasts by margocatts

Hello all, first post here. Just dabbling with some pre-retirement thoughts of living outside US when the time comes. It seems that most of the coast towns I see referenced are on the Pacific side. I do see Bocas del Toro occasionally but ...

manper

I know very well both sides of Panama, I used to work on maritime operation in pacific and Atlantic also... Atlantic side of Panama is almost pure jungle... there are not civilizations, Bocas del Toro is the most developed of panamenian Caribbean ... Read More

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7 years ago
Tankgirll

Advice on Panama by Tankgirll

Hello all! I was hoping I might be able to get some good insight and opinions from all of you who have already made the leap! Here is my situation: I am looking at moving to either the Tulum/Playa del Carmen area of Mexico; San Carlos, Panama; or ...

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I think Panama will be the best of three places, specially about security... but it will be the most expensive also...living alone with your dog will cost you aprox 1500 usd/month. I think COPA AIRLINES will not accept to transport pitbulls, you ... Read More