House Tyrell
American looking for information about Panama
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About me
American
Lives in Volcán, Chiriquí
Speaks English
Registration: 20 June 2017
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Planning move to Boquete, Panama by Cynthia Baumhauer
Hi, everyone. My name is Cynthia and I currently live in a small town near Asheville, NC. Yes, Asheville is as cool as everyone says, but it's just a little too cold for me for about 5 months of the year. I have been reading about and ...
I find the town to be very nice. A lot of gringo-friendly shops, fellow travelers, etc. There are a couple of nice restaurants, the proprietor at Hotel Central Boquete was especially friendly, wired in, etc. You should go there to stay, or at least ... Read More
From the horses mouth Expats living in Panama by SandyDreams
Hi, We are planning an exploratory trip to Panama in the fall with the intention of retiring there next year. There is just too much info on the net and a lot of it appears either sugar-coated or contradictory. I am looking for real people who ...
A lot of nice areas. Boquete is of course, popular but don't overlook areas that aren't already overrun with expats. If you want to go to local bars that are full of graying boomers and cover bands playing Clapton, you'll like it. ... Read More
From the horses mouth Expats living in Panama by SandyDreams
Hi, We are planning an exploratory trip to Panama in the fall with the intention of retiring there next year. There is just too much info on the net and a lot of it appears either sugar-coated or contradictory. I am looking for real people who ...
Yes. It works. But people don't understand it: no one know how to get anywhere in Panama. Read More
Planning move to Boquete, Panama by Cynthia Baumhauer
Hi, everyone. My name is Cynthia and I currently live in a small town near Asheville, NC. Yes, Asheville is as cool as everyone says, but it's just a little too cold for me for about 5 months of the year. I have been reading about and ...
I'm going to be in Boquete on the 27th-28th of June, and perhaps on the July 2nd as well. If you're there on those dates, let's meet up. Read More
bad experiences in Panama by spunk
Hi everybody, I post this topic because I would like understand better the cons of this country.
No one know how to get anywhere in Panama Read More
Looking for recommendations for construction and home improvement
I am trying to estimate my budget for building (Property is in the David/Concepcion/Volcan area) If anyone has recommendations on any of the following Nursery: I am looking to increase the number and variety of fruit trees. A master gardener: to ... Read More
Thoughts on renting a car by House Tyrell
I am coming to the Boquete / David area for a few days. any thoughts on renting a car vs a driver? will be going to Conception/Volcan/Boquete/David
Thanks. and sorry - I meant Boquete, but i spent a lot of time in Bocas so I get them crossed from time to time. Basically the itinerary is to go from the airport to Santa Rosa, we'd probably bounce between Santa Rosa and Boquete a few times. So ... Read More
Thoughts on renting a car
I am coming to the Boquete / David area for a few days. any thoughts on renting a car vs a driver? will be going to Conception/Volcan/Boquete/David Read More
Retiring and moving to Panama by spiritofdc
Hello everyone. My name is Don and my wife is Elsy. 8 to 10 years ago I was on this site and others. I eventually retired, moved to Cali Colombia, and married. My wife was a nurse for 23 years in Cali and when learned she was eligible for pension, ...
Well you have to compare apples-to-pineapples. City living is cheap, if you're comparing El Congrejo to New York City, DC, Boston. If you are trying to live as an Murican in Panama, and not adjust your lifestyle or expectations or diet, then ... Read More
Warning-real estate in Panama is not what it seems by WarningToAll
We purchased a condo, pre construction, from what we were told to be a reputable and a premium developer [Moderated] of Panama City, Republic of Panama in October of 2006. The project was named Oceanaire, and was supposedly the best amongst the ...
I agree with you completely: do your research!!! And it doesn't take long to learn that you NEVER buy anything that is under construction. You can either build it yourself- and that means you physically doing most of the work and overseeing all ... Read More
How to get a motorcycle licence by praxela
I'm planning on purchasing a motorcycle as soon as my work visa is cleared in a couple weeks. I've read the guides about getting a drivers licence, so I'm familiar with what I'll have to do. I have a valid FL driver's licence, ...
And is the test only in Spanish? Read More
New members of the Panama forum, introduce yourself here 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Panama forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hola! We will be neighbors! I am buying in Santa Rosa st the end of the month Read More
New members of the Panama forum, introduce yourself here 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Panama forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
My plans are to build a small expatriate enclave on my property in Santa Rosa (past Conception). The property is a small farm on a river with a great view. I intend to sell what we grow in farmers markets on weekends and perhaps you could do the ... Read More
Buying a farm and building a homestead by House Tyrell
The property is in Chiriqui in Santa Rosa. There is a small house on the property, but my plans are to build a much larger walled hacienda using earthbags, CEB block, etc. I plan to do a lot of the work myself. any advice?
That is exactly the plan. I will either do or over see all construction Read More
Buying a farm and building a homestead
The property is in Chiriqui in Santa Rosa. There is a small house on the property, but my plans are to build a much larger walled hacienda using earthbags, CEB block, etc. I plan to do a lot of the work myself. any advice? Read More