@Candi B
American looking for information about Panama
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About me
American
Lives in David, Chiriquí
Speaks English
Registration: 01 August 2017
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Do you need information on Las Tablas? by pollokeeper
Hello all. I have lived in the Las Tablas area for the last 5 years. This area is quaint and quiet and safe, although very hot. My name is Glen, retired. If anyone needs information on this area I will do my best to answer questions. This area ...
I spent 2 weeks there 2 years ago, I saw no gringos there but found it a very sweet pretty place. A taxi driver took me under his wing and was a great resource. I enjoyed uverito beach greatly. I would love to be there during carnival! Read More
New in town by Raz65
Hi to all, Landed late September 2018 to Panama City . So far loving it , plan is to finish working in 3/5 yrs and retire and make Panama “home” I was lucky to get a job - and postponed retirement for a bit longer while I explore. I ...
Your story a bit like mine. I retired early and got rid of all belongs. Down to 3 suitcases and went to panama for 5 months all alone. Had to come back before I wanted to due to family emergency. Trying to get back and stay permanently as panama is ... Read More
Visiting Bocas Town AREA for a Month by Pdxnatatat
Hello! I’m to meet up with a friend that’s staying IN Bocas Town, for a month. I want to find a private place to stay for the month that’s around $300. Is that possible? Just would like to have easy access to my ...
The owners name is Daniel and you can Google it and sees how beautiful it is there Read More
Visiting Bocas Town AREA for a Month by Pdxnatatat
Hello! I’m to meet up with a friend that’s staying IN Bocas Town, for a month. I want to find a private place to stay for the month that’s around $300. Is that possible? Just would like to have easy access to my ...
For that price you can rent a tent spot with tent provided at el colectivo de Saigon. He also has studio apartments for 500 a month. Its a dream location and the hostel host is amazing. Read More
Want to talk to retired expats. by paulglickman
Thinking of relocating and dumping the Trump. You can read all my personal information in my profile so I won't repeat it here. Just want to get a sense of what retired life is like from someone who's living it. I speak Spanish at a C+ ...
Cant help with the health issues but panama is much more relaxing than the states Read More
looking for a room or studio to rent by annegra
Hi! I´m a freelance translator (English>Spanish), Spanish tutor and writer and would like to find a room or studio to rent in a central location of Panama city. I currently live in el Dorado. If you happen to know of a well lit, clean, ...
I had a similar ad in this forum with no luck. Had great luck with craigslist Read More
Intro by overbergerc
Hi. Our names are Chuck and Rhonda O and are in our early 60's searching for a retirement location in Central or South America. We live in Michigan but are ready for a change. We are not wealthy but are thrifty, healthy, resourceful, and ready ...
I have a bit more luggage than I can deal with comfortably. Fortunately at every bus stop there is always some one there with a dolly or cart that will assist for a small tip. One bus going from david to bocas charged extra $2 as they had to put my ... Read More
just arrived in David by Candi B
Apparently I did not plan as well as I thought I did. So I'm at a hotel where there's no English TV at all. I was hoping for at least closed caption and so I could read it in English but. Would like to meet up with some expats!!
For me there were too many people in David. Las Tablas is a very pretty bustling smaller town not far from the beavh, I loved Uverito Beach. So far the humidity hasn't bothered me but summer hasn't come yet so we shall see. I just arrived in ... Read More
just arrived in David by Candi B
Apparently I did not plan as well as I thought I did. So I'm at a hotel where there's no English TV at all. I was hoping for at least closed caption and so I could read it in English but. Would like to meet up with some expats!!
Wow. That is very generous of you. I would love to come visit. Lets plan something for February may be? I just got to Bocas del Toro and want to spend time in this area. Thank you so much for the invitation! Read More
Considering Bocas del Toro as a Retirement Location by sjpersonal
Hi, my name is Sondra and I am a 52 yr. old single female currently living in Los Angeles, Ca. I have a few years before retirement but I am attempting to gather as much information about several possible locations as I can. I had settled on ...
I have been here since October 16...on my own...did not plan e everything out...just wandering. I need to learn more spanish that is for sure. I use Google translate a lot a and everyone i have met is friendly and helpful. I have not yet felt unsafe ... Read More
Considering Bocas del Toro as a Retirement Location by sjpersonal
Hi, my name is Sondra and I am a 52 yr. old single female currently living in Los Angeles, Ca. I have a few years before retirement but I am attempting to gather as much information about several possible locations as I can. I had settled on ...
That is one of the main things that drew me to panama. I thought that sounded too good to be true but it is a beautiful thing to see. Read More
Considering Bocas del Toro as a Retirement Location by sjpersonal
Hi, my name is Sondra and I am a 52 yr. old single female currently living in Los Angeles, Ca. I have a few years before retirement but I am attempting to gather as much information about several possible locations as I can. I had settled on ...
Hi! Single 51 year old female retired and currently exploring Panama. Was in David area, currently in Las Tablas and going to Bocas in a matter of days. I find David too congested, I grew up a country girl but had to live in a large city in the U.S. ... Read More
just arrived in David by Candi B
Apparently I did not plan as well as I thought I did. So I'm at a hotel where there's no English TV at all. I was hoping for at least closed caption and so I could read it in English but. Would like to meet up with some expats!!
Actually I have now moved on to Las Tablas. Had to come near the ocean where I could really experience that part which is what I was really excited about coming to Panama for. I will be working my way back around to that area so I can give you a ... Read More
Single Lady retiring to Panama by PattiH
Hi, All New to this blog and looking for information. Are there any other Single ladies looking to retire to Panama? From all I've read I realize this most likely a huge minority. However, If I'm doing it I have to believe there are others.. ...
I definitely will! Thank you! Read More
Single Lady retiring to Panama by PattiH
Hi, All New to this blog and looking for information. Are there any other Single ladies looking to retire to Panama? From all I've read I realize this most likely a huge minority. However, If I'm doing it I have to believe there are others.. ...
I'm also a single woman looking to retire in Panama, I have been staying in the David area between David and Boquete. This area does seem to suit some people, but not me so far, too much like the city that I trying to get away from with traffic ... Read More