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Mary

@marica55

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Registration: 21 August 2012

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Mary
marica55 replied to a thread
9 years ago
Goinmyway

Place to live at beach with teenaged child by Goinmyway

I have been researching off and on for years now of where my family would like to live for a year or two in Central America. So many areas I fall in love with but my issue is schooling for my 12 year old daughter. Many great schools are in the ...

Mary

There is a International school in Gorgona. Read More

Mary
marica55 replied to a thread
9 years ago
Vincep34

Searching for an beach Community. by Vincep34

Hello, my name is Vince and my interest is to one day move to a South or Central America country. For my goal in the next few years is to to move to a country for 3 months from January through end of March seeing if I like what I see there. I ...

Mary

There are small beach towns pass Coronado you should check out. You'll be close to everything, shopping, restaurants, Panama City about 1 hr away. You can take a bus to Albrook for about $2 and from there subway or metro bus to go into the city. Read More

Mary
marica55 replied to a thread
10 years ago
El Cid

Best driving route Tocumen to Coronado by El Cid

I understand there is construction going on in and around Panama City all the time- are there any detours or rerouting I should do driving a car from the airport to Coronado?

Mary

I would recommend to rent a car in Coronado, better deal then at the airport. Taxi will charge about $100 to bring you to Coronado. I use a wonderful service provided by Jose, his fees are less. Tell him Mary recommended you. E-mail him at: ... Read More

Mary
marica55 replied to a thread
10 years ago
Papagx22014

Housing options by Papagx22014

My wife Patty and I (Bob) will be visiting Panama third week of Feb, 2015 to determine if Panama is the place for us to purchase a beach front condo or house. We were told there were many new housing developments on the Pacific coast. We are ...

Mary

Hi Bob and Patty, Great development right on the beach, still very reasonable comparing to some. First tower is just about finished and second started. http://palmarpanama.com/default.aspx?lan=en Get in touch with Claudia cmckay@decuriagroup.com Read More

Mary
marica55 replied to a thread
10 years ago
RichPreston

Rental Property at/near the beach by RichPreston

In what cities might I find reasonably priced furnished rentals for 2?

Mary

If you want to be close to everything in Coronado, Gorgona is more reasonable. Also, depends if you are looking for a long term rental or short. Read More

Mary
marica55 replied to a thread
10 years ago
B&J abroad

looking to rent at least a funished 2 bed house by B&J abroad

Hi new to the site but are moving to panama or costa rica end of summer 2014. Would love to be by the beach on the Pacific side. And looking to rent at least a funished 2 bed house. Thanks Bud

Mary

[Moderated: No free ad on the forum. ]Post your advert in the Flats for rent in Panama section.] Read More

Mary
marica55 replied to a thread
11 years ago
PattiH

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.. ...

Mary

I am in Gorgona area, next to Coronado. I would love to meet up with you when you get here. Read More

Mary
marica55 replied to a thread
11 years ago
PattiH

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.. ...

Mary

We should form a singles women's club..."Single women expats" I'll organize it! Lady's..give me your feed on it. Read More

Mary
marica55 replied to a thread
11 years ago
PattiH

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.. ...

Mary

Hi Patti, Was cost the only reason you changed your mind about retiring in Panama? Let me know what you think about Ecuador after your visit. We were looking at Panama and now Ecuador may be a better option.​I just came back to Panama after ... Read More

Mary
marica55 replied to a thread
11 years ago
Vie1961

Future Home in Panama by Vie1961

Hi, I just joined this blog (my first ever blog community so not quite sure how it works) I'm planning a trip to Panama in the summer of 2014 in the hopes of discovering enough to make a decision to retire there in hopefully 4 to 5 years. There ...

Mary

Hi Sylvie, I've been here in Panama going on five years, live by the beach. I would be glad to talk or meet with you. E-mail me and maybe we can exchange phone number, I can call you. Mary Read More

Mary
marica55 replied to a thread
11 years ago
nancy roman

Looking for a good lawyer by nancy roman

Planning on moving to Panama and after reading some of your blogs I see repeatedly that one needs a good lawyer,. Can you please suggest a couple with info on how to reach them. Also, how much should I budget for a lawyer to take care of our ...

Mary

I would recommend Myra. I used her services and was very impressed and happy with low fees and her help with everything. Here is her website: panamalawyermayralamboglia.com/index.htm Read More

Mary
marica55 replied to a thread
11 years ago
marica55

need a private room ASAP by marica55

I need a private room in Quito ASAP, if you have a place please get in touch with me, or if you know of a place. I would appreciated it.

Mary

Thank you so much. Read More

Mary
marica55 created a thread
11 years ago

need a private room ASAP

I need a private room in Quito ASAP, if you have a place please get in touch with me, or if you know of a place. I would appreciated it. Read More

Mary
marica55 replied to a thread
11 years ago
carolinesqueaky

Single Woman looking to "retire" by carolinesqueaky

I am a single woman (not yet 40) looking to check out South and Central America, with the possibility of staying long-term. I'm currently researching Panama, Ecuador and Nicaragua... but am having a difficult time in trying to determine which! I'm ...

Mary

I am a single woman (not yet 40) looking to check out South and Central America, with the possibility of staying long-term. I'm currently researching Panama, Ecuador and Nicaragua... but am having a difficult time in trying to determine which! I'm ... Read More

Mary
marica55 replied to a thread
12 years ago
Jvolpe

so confused yet excited to re-locate by Jvolpe

Hi all, My name is John and I'm 53. I am in the (very beginning) process of considering relocating to Panama. I currently live in Buffalo, NY (BRRRR) and am considering the snowbird options when I retire in about 6 years. I love the look of ...

Mary

Hi all, My name is John and I'm 53. I am in the (very beginning) process of considering relocating to Panama. I currently live in Buffalo, NY (BRRRR) and am considering the snowbird options when I retire in about 6 years. I love the look of ... Read More