@Rush Alvarado
Panamanian citizen
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Registration: 25 August 2023
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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 I agree on corruption but no Panamanian says that.we are all mixed, and aren't racists at alland about xenophobia... hmmm I have a middle point here. Read More
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 ...
@vegasghostgal I saw your post and @manper replies.Sorry to read manper's experience but I'd take it as a "head's up" because as there are many expats coming, there's also scammers.The best thing I can recommend you is to investigate about ... Read More
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 ...
@mojeda2447 Bocas del Toro province isn't just Isla Colón. There are other islands but they still have this crazy island vibe. Colón province is something I cannot recommend (but that's me)If you were thinking on the Pacific, then ... Read More
Is Panama a safe place for a single 60 yo woman to retire to? by strgzr61
I am a 60 yo American woman. My husband died very unexpectedly 6 months ago. I no longer want to stay in this country and am looking for someplace warm to retire to. Is Panama a safe place for a single 60 yo woman to retire to? If so, any particular ...
@strgzr61 Hello.Yes, it is. BUT (there's always a but) depends on the region.If you like the city: Panama City, of course but do not go to places like Chepo, San Miguelito, Villa Zaita, for example. This is the most expensive option since location ... Read More
Wanting to join you guys in Panama! by Mousemcd
Seems like you have the good life and I am sick of being taxed in Canada and United States! I will be coming for my first visit to Panama February 25th for a week to taste the waters and see about living there. I am retired, well traveled and ...
@Mousemcd If you have no idea of where to go, I would recommend El Valle de Antón and Boquete, 2 of the coolest climate locations in Panama where you can adapt easier and there's a good Expat community.Other places to go would be Bocas del ... Read More
Planning to move to Panama by Illinois Gator
Hi all, My wife and I have pretty much decided to retire outside of the US when the time comes. We have been talking about it for a couple years and now are 100% in. Right now Panama is our first choice with Costa Rica maybe 2nd. We have 10 ...
@Christinalhill Cinta Costera is super expensive.You can do the part-time AirBnB but with your own property because otherwise it'd be really expensive in the city and you can generate income. City Suburbs aren't "friendly" for this and cluttered. ... Read More
Big Cats in Panama by Sawbriars
I was trying to think of the term Panamanians call big cats of the jungle....I have forgotten the term...heard it used many times when i was down there years ago.
@Sawbriars We have jaguapumaocelot or manigordoyaguarundi or tigrillo congotigrillola oncilla Read More
And this is justice? by roy5
I joined this site because I felt I should share a recent experience in the Panamanian Labor Court. Although we might all feel we are familiar with the ways of our adopted country, let this story serve as a reminder to remain cognizant of how we go ...
@roy5 Wow. I just read this and I can tell this is really possible. But let me point some things out here:BTW... when I say "you", it's not you directly but all expats in general.Do not make "gentlemen agreements" with Panamanians. Make a short ... Read More
Mobile phone plans in Panama by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Staying connected while living in Panama remains a priority for expats, especially when choosing a mobile operator or to understand the local specificities of mobile plans. Here some elements to consider: How to choose your ...
@Cheryl There are 2 companies: Más Móvil and Tigo. Más Móvil has the largest network and what about Tigo? well... Tigo uses the same network! leased, of course. So it could be a difference of service quality in regions ... Read More
Random questions from a future expat by CanadianWayne
Hello everyone,I've been doing quite a bit of "internet" research on retiring in Panama from Canada, but I'm hoping to gather some information from others who are living there already.The internet is filled with videos and interviews of people who ...
@CanadianWayne cars are no problem here and even if you are too attached to your car, you can bring it. BUT!!!! but but but... have in mind that even if you have a , let's say Toyota, and you bring it here, it has a reasonable chance that your car ... Read More
Planning to move to Panama by Illinois Gator
Hi all, My wife and I have pretty much decided to retire outside of the US when the time comes. We have been talking about it for a couple years and now are 100% in. Right now Panama is our first choice with Costa Rica maybe 2nd. We have 10 ...
@Illinois GatorA good place to retire? Boquete for it's cool climate, Pedasí for beaches. Mostly because of the day-to-day pace and because of the developments, real estate and bilingual staff at stores and restaurants. And of course, ... Read More
Planning to move to Panama by Illinois Gator
Hi all, My wife and I have pretty much decided to retire outside of the US when the time comes. We have been talking about it for a couple years and now are 100% in. Right now Panama is our first choice with Costa Rica maybe 2nd. We have 10 ...
@mojeda2447 Slow paced towns are Pedasí (but hot!), Mariato / Torio (beaches and still on early development), Santa Catalina / Lagartero (known for it's world class surfing beaches), Boquete (slow paced and well adapted to expats)Panama City ... Read More
Planning to move to Panama by Illinois Gator
Hi all, My wife and I have pretty much decided to retire outside of the US when the time comes. We have been talking about it for a couple years and now are 100% in. Right now Panama is our first choice with Costa Rica maybe 2nd. We have 10 ...
@kristc99 Colón City is dangerous and I wouldn't recommend it. There are some exclusive developments going on that are worth the visit but you are excluded from everything and you'll end up traveling Panama City to get some things. The PROs ... Read More
Planning to move to Panama by Illinois Gator
Hi all, My wife and I have pretty much decided to retire outside of the US when the time comes. We have been talking about it for a couple years and now are 100% in. Right now Panama is our first choice with Costa Rica maybe 2nd. We have 10 ...
@mojeda2447 Isla Colón is THE party town. It's very well adapted to foreigners but it parties hard. Read More
Reforestation Visa by vikaa_
Hi,I've been googling a lot and I've seen the "Reforestation Visa" come up over and over again for immigration options to Panama.Can anyone tell me if this is legit? Because it looks like all info comes from lawyer websites and nothing seems ...
@vikaa_ It is legit but there are some considerations like having enough land and reforest a part of it that cannot be cut down for some years (like 25) and it must be done with local species too.This is aimed to be used by investors because this ... Read More