@wolfmanmike
American expat in Panama
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About me
American
Lives in Panamá, Panamá
Speaks english , spanish badly
Registration: 19 January 2018
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Secure your financial assets as an expat in Panama by Cheryl
Hello everyone, As we navigate the exciting world of living and working in Panama, it's essential to make informed decisions about our financial future. We’d love to hear about the different investment options available for expats: how to ...
when i moved to panama near 21 years ago at the age of 55 i had money to invest and very little income from investment . the canal had just changed hand and many homes rented and apartments were avavble and the construction boom had not really ... Read More
Thinking about early retirement to Panama by tai an Zhou
I've been Googling furiously, but the websites give conflicting information, so I came here. I have a general idea of what is available in the country. I'm a Singaporean national who doesn't like his country of origin and is looking for a fresh ...
all good advice , i am 76 retried here at 55 for a while you could rent a room from me in la chorrerra walking distance to bank etc. gated community , hi speed internet . i lived in medellin for 3 yeras while being treaqted for cancer but have ... Read More
NEW TO PANAMA FORUM by cccl98
Friends, looking forward to learning as much as possible about Panama. I am married to Colombian lady (44 years). We have lived in New Orleans area the last 40+, and we like to move in the next few years. Panama seems to have more advantages ...
been here 21 years except for 3 years in medellin as i have a ceduala both places but the health insurance in col much cheaper . that being said knowing spanish is more important in col than pan . my spanish is bad but my panamaian wife of 20 years ... Read More
General questions and information wanted by bretthahner
Hello! My fiancé and I are considering a move to the boquete region, we are from the United States. although we have not traveled there as of yet it will be our honeymoon and we will be looking at areas to consider moving to along with ...
is hi and cool there , many expats and good restaurants lovely city . my one negative i spent three days there and at 5 or 6 in the morning i have to have my coffe as it " moves me " .. the heat and humidity is great for the skin and aches and pains ... Read More
italian family coming to Panama by bollicina3
Hello everyone! we are an italian family of 3, me 46yo Mum, and my sons aged 16 and 20. We left Italy 2 years ago and we have no intentions to go back to Europe. We are backpacking low budget around central America. For now we spent 1 year in ...
the only comment i want to make is that the city has some of the finest restaurants in the world .; i spent 3 years in medellin , love the city but you find a good one brag on it go back a week later a different chef and food not fit to eat ,, no ... Read More
Where to stay for one night by shidaladani
Hi guys. We’re arriving on April 28 in Panama for travelling 2weeks thru the country. Can anyone give me some tips as to where to stay for one night for a good deal?
is a great place to operate from in the city near albrook as well so if traveling by bus is 5 minutes from the station ,, i love to walk every day and is one of the nicest places and safest to walk in the city .. quiet ,, is not another place i ... Read More
Hiking in Volcan Baru & areas near Boquete by kathleentitus
I am trying to travel lightly and not to check luggage.....and wondering if a light weight fleece jacket is necessary for hiking in the Volcan Baru area. I understand it can be quite cold at the summit but I don't plan to go that far up. I will ...
@kathleentitus i would wear a light very rain proof jacket with a removal liner and a hood in the city heat u can still use the rain jacket cool late at night .. been there done that , enjoy is well worth the trip Read More
Room Rental and Intro to Albrook by greghawley
In case anybody is interested, I have a room for rent in my house in Albrook (in the old Canal Zone near Panama City). It’s a downstairs bedroom with an attached bathroom (but no shower – another bathroom is available for showers). My ...
i can testify this is the best area to live walk every direction ,, is on the old base so more like usa than panama housing .. i have 20 years panama have lived all over own 3 houses myself Read More
Retiring to Panama without a pension or SS by nedw
My brother is looking to move down to Panama to retire. He has money to live nicely but never worked for a large company with a pension nor enough SS. How do people move down to Panama without these prerequisites we’re reading about?
i moved there with an life anuity from my company , i resigned as president and ceo , had bank statement showing my fist check deposited and my second check to deposi in panama bank . had it all" apozolozed " uspelit" it in houston ,, they accepted ... Read More
The driving force of your expatriation in Panama by Diksha
Hello everybody, Moving abroad, to a destination such as Panama, is often the result of careful consideration. It is a major life decision and one that should not be taken lightly as the implications are so diverse. We would like to know what ...
@Diksha i moved 20 years ago at age 55 . i had traveled 5 or 6 countries weekend trips in search of a destination . coming from a bad marriage and needed a place with prospect of a new wife and reasons to move there , the dollar , got ... Read More
Better cities to live in. by tanker1464
What are some of the better cities to live in. Affordable housing or apartments, easy to get around town.
the town of cerro cama an hour from the city and arenosa actually on the lake are small safe towns , cooler because they are on the carribean side of the great divide have local stores and some expats living in nthe area ,, buses and chivas run ... Read More
Better cities to live in. by tanker1464
What are some of the better cities to live in. Affordable housing or apartments, easy to get around town.
city living i like chitre better than most david is so hot, el valle is isolated and for strict retirement ,, boquete is so over rated damp and cold some times ,, Read More
Medication in Panama by Loïc
Good morning everyone, Whether it's a simple cold or a chronic illness, medication and medicine use vary from country to country and culture to culture. When you are used to certain brands or types of drugs, being in a country like Panama ...
actrually i have my medical insurance in colombia and buy my drugs there much cheaper like 100 mg viagra i buy for 1.15 over 3 buicke here same with my bp meds 30 days here 28 dollars 7 bucks there Read More
Hi All re: Panama by moirawalsh
I'm retired. I have a cat, and I need strong Internet connectedness. Can those stars align in Panama? Any and all guidance is welcome. Thank you, Moira
are you in panama or coming to panama ? looking for a place to rent ?? Read More
home invasions and other dangers - plus... sheep by Ramouz
Hi guys, We've been looking at both Portugal and Panama as we want to leave Canada. We visited Panama for 2 weeks and liked it a bit. Made 2 friends. My wife is from Guatemala and I already lived there for 4 years so we know how the area ...
exactly mm got friends in medellin lived in costa rica then here now there .. reason for that but half the folks on the move are never happy ,, 17 years here ,, perfect no but beats hell out of the states Read More