Allison
@AlliG
American looking for information about Panama
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Lives in Stafford
Registration: 07 May 2012
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Our recent trip,What to bring, what can't we buy there, by Hugo&Cyd
My wife and I just finished our second Panama trip in December? (Over the last 6 years we and our relatives have visited most of Central America, looking for retirement countries) this trip we were looking for cities, and checking out shopping. We ...
So great to read about your trip! I can't wait for this to come to fruition for all of us someday! We have yet to get to David or Boquete. We plan on renting a place there after staying for some time in El Valle or the beach area. We want to ... Read More
¡Hola Everyone by Hugo&Cyd
Well, guess since I signed in as a new member, I should be friendly and say HI! Cynthia & I are moving (Retiring) to Panama from Colorado in 2015, we will be making our 2nd fact finding trip this December. (First was in Feb 2011). I noticed by ...
Got the message loud and clear, Hugo :) Will keep you posted! Ray gets his fingerprints done this Monday (he is off work and it is the only day the courthouse does them), and I will go in September. Another step working towards goal of Resid Visa! Read More
Recently returned from visiting Panama -- my thoughts & impressions by MizzouFan
I recently returned from my first visit to Panama and I thought I would post some thoughts and impressions from that visit. My intentions were to try and determine if Panama was a suitable country to live in with my 2 young children. Hopefully, some ...
Bocas del Toro in Panama has the Caribbean clear, blue water you are asking about. The other side (Coronado, Gorgona, etc beaches) is the Pacific Ocean. Some areas had white sand (Santa Clara beach) with Pacific Ocean water, waves and some areas ... Read More
¡Hola Everyone by Hugo&Cyd
Well, guess since I signed in as a new member, I should be friendly and say HI! Cynthia & I are moving (Retiring) to Panama from Colorado in 2015, we will be making our 2nd fact finding trip this December. (First was in Feb 2011). I noticed by ...
Definitely see you in 2015 there! Ray (dear husband) wants to move our date up by six months (read this as mid-2014). House goes up for sale March of next year, so if it sells by the summer, I guess we will have to head somewhere. Glad to see you ... Read More
Introduction by Mrstwayner
Hi, y'all. A bit of Texas humor. My husband and I are getting ready to retire and want to do it in Panama. He was stationed there in the 60's and we have visited several times. We have family living in Panama but not sure where we want to ...
Sherry--Clyde and Terry are the best! They were virtual friends of mine prior to our visits to Panama, and now they are really great real friends! Listen to them and also all the others on these sites--they live there and know what they are ... Read More
Possible Future Expat by ANtraveler
I would like to learn more about visiting Panama---what is the best month, what are the most important places to see, where should we stay, etc.
We stayed at Casa di Pietra. Read up on TripAdvisor about it. Luis (owner) is the best! Like a treehouse to me (no AC and no screens in windows, but if I survived, I think many people will!). Have a great trip! Read More
metro in panama by jorisvdb
Hello, We're preparing our trip to panama to see where we could rent a place. We heard that there will be a subway available in panama city as of January 2014. Does anybody know how far that metro will run, and where the stops might be? Is there ...
Not ready in January 2014. I think they are aiming for May, 2014 for the first of three phases. Take taxis around Panama City definitely or use bus system until Metro up and ready. Read More
Recently returned from visiting Panama -- my thoughts & impressions by MizzouFan
I recently returned from my first visit to Panama and I thought I would post some thoughts and impressions from that visit. My intentions were to try and determine if Panama was a suitable country to live in with my 2 young children. Hopefully, some ...
My husband and I have hopes to rent first in El Valle and then eventually travel to Boquete to check the highlands there out. We love El Valle (we have been in dry and rainy season) and the charming town. We saw a lot of bike riders and walkers, ... Read More
Recently returned from visiting Panama -- my thoughts & impressions by MizzouFan
I recently returned from my first visit to Panama and I thought I would post some thoughts and impressions from that visit. My intentions were to try and determine if Panama was a suitable country to live in with my 2 young children. Hopefully, some ...
Thanks for posting the pictures! Love seeing pictures of Panama over and over again and from the perspective of others. We go back in January and cannot wait! Read More
Possible Future Expat by ANtraveler
I would like to learn more about visiting Panama---what is the best month, what are the most important places to see, where should we stay, etc.
My husband and I thought at one time we would go to the International Living conference. This is the first thing we were going to do when we started researching retiring to Panama. But then we paid a little over $100 for the downloaded version and ... Read More
Do I need a Visas B4 going to Panama ? by sirrobcentral
...and if so where do I get one. I'm just visiting for now but I qualify for the retirement Visa in case I decide to stay. I just want to get there first. I want to leave as early as next week but can wait if I must.
We were told by one attorney to start the process now before change in government JUST IN CASE the rules and laws change like they do so often :) And once we realized that we don't have to be in Panama when applying for VISA, we thought why not do ... Read More
panama trip by jacdun
My husband and I are considering panama as a retirement home. We are coming for two weeks in early august and plan to travel and explore during that time. Meeting expats is high on our wish list. Is there a way to meet with some of you over ...
You also may want to read up on blogs to meet some expats and search Expat Exchange forum. Many will make arrangements to meet with future expats to discuss the good, bad and ugly. Hope this helps. I have found many virtual friends through blogs ... Read More
Do I need a Visas B4 going to Panama ? by sirrobcentral
...and if so where do I get one. I'm just visiting for now but I qualify for the retirement Visa in case I decide to stay. I just want to get there first. I want to leave as early as next week but can wait if I must.
We have made two trips to Panama to scout out areas to retire to. In January, with an attorney, we are making another trip to run from office to office starting the VISA process (Pensionado). Hope to obtain the temporary one in the five business ... Read More
Panama Take 2 Trip
We returned home this week from Panama to SNOW! Just sleet and light snow, but it is way too cold after spending a week in El Valle, driving to Pedasi and being on the beach in El Palmar with ninety degree temps and sun! El Valle had beautiful ... Read More
Trip #2 Panama by AlliG
Ray and I are heading back to Panama this week for our second trip. (Going to check out dry season now but hear the winds are atrocious at times). This time we have an appointment scheduled with a lawyer to review VISA options for our ...
Thanks for info! I have list of restaurants and that one is on it. Unsure how long we are there for, so it's a risk if I can get into restaurant without reservations! I will definitely post if I make it! Read More