vinnie62
Canadian looking for information about Panama
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About me
Canadian
Lives in Ottawa
Registration: 31 January 2011
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moving to panama by kerley5
First, thank you creating this forum. We hope we will be able to benefit and help others benefit from it eventually. We are looking to relocate our family to Panama and are looking to connect with current expats families whom have already made the ...
Gene: plenty of HS kids at PCIS in Gorgona! And they seemed to do really well. Anyway, email when you can and I can fill you in. Read More
moving to panama by kerley5
First, thank you creating this forum. We hope we will be able to benefit and help others benefit from it eventually. We are looking to relocate our family to Panama and are looking to connect with current expats families whom have already made the ...
kerly5 - I am Canadian who recently lived there for a year with my hubs and young son (we're now back in Canada). We have a website on our adventures in Panama. I can totally help you with all these things, but I'd rather not do it here publicly. Do ... Read More
Crime??
Can someone give me an honest assessment of the crime situation on St. Maarten, particularly in and around Philipsburg? I mean crimes against expats who live there, not necessarily tourists. And what about crimes against businesses there? Any input ... Read More
Where to buy to let? by roseman
We are planning to retire to Panama and in the mean time would like to invest in a property that we can rent out. Can anyone suggest the best place to buy that might give us the best rental yield. We're not sure whether to look at short term ...
Will do! Read More
Looking for a place to live (rent or purchase) by fseabeck
Hi to all, Frank and Laura here. We are coming to visit in January and are interested in finding something where the climate is moderate (no heat or ac needed) where we can grow a garden. Nearby fishing location a definite plus. From what we have ...
Are you interested in hooking up with a local realtor? A friend of mine is an expert on Panama - his knowledge is invaluable. If interested, leave me your email addy and I can hook you up. GOod luck! Jacki. Read More
Panama's best places to open a little guesthouse near the beach by annasilvia76
Good afternoon everybody from Italy :) As I am new here, my I introduce myself? My name is Anna and I am Italian. At the moment Im living near Venice (IT, Europe), but Im thinking to relocate in Panama to open a little hostel. I am looking for ...
His name is Mike Vuytowecz, owner of Inside Panama Real Estate in Coronado. His email is mvuytowecz@gmail.com. I have given the head's up that an "annasilvia76" will be contacting him. Good luck! Jacki. Read More
where to find rental by beach offering swimming by 2FollowHim
We have never been to Panama, so far, so expensive to get there. We want to take about 6 weeks/2 months there near a swimming beach where swimming is safe. We would like to rent a place where we could walk to the beach. We also would want to be ...
Joy: We live in a condo in Playa Serena in Gorgona (http://playaserenaresort.com/english/main.asp). There are plenty of seniors here all the time - either full-time, for a week or two, or for months at a time. I'm not sure what your budget is, but ... Read More
Where to buy to let? by roseman
We are planning to retire to Panama and in the mean time would like to invest in a property that we can rent out. Can anyone suggest the best place to buy that might give us the best rental yield. We're not sure whether to look at short term ...
Jill: Have you tried Mike at Inside Panama Real Estate? (insidepanamarealestate.com/index.php) He knows EVERYTHING about Panama, and Panama real estate. His assistance for the info you're seeking would be invaluable. I highly recommend him. Good ... Read More
Best Website for Panama Real Estate? by RogueResider
Can anyone tell me what websites they used to search for properties in Panama City? I'm having a difficult time getting an accurate picture of prices because I have to keep going to individual brokers.... Thanks! Brian
Mike at Inside Panama Real Estate (http://www.insidepanamarealestate.com/index.php) knows EVERYTHING about Panama, and Panama real estate. His knowledge is invaluable. Read More
Panama's best places to open a little guesthouse near the beach by annasilvia76
Good afternoon everybody from Italy :) As I am new here, my I introduce myself? My name is Anna and I am Italian. At the moment Im living near Venice (IT, Europe), but Im thinking to relocate in Panama to open a little hostel. I am looking for ...
Have you looked into the Pedasi area? That is an up-and-coming area that is just lovely - right on the southern coast of Panama. Or there is also the Boca Chica area, which is just gorgeous. Both are ripe for the picking in terms of business ... Read More
Looking for a place to live (rent or purchase) by fseabeck
Hi to all, Frank and Laura here. We are coming to visit in January and are interested in finding something where the climate is moderate (no heat or ac needed) where we can grow a garden. Nearby fishing location a definite plus. From what we have ...
Hi Frank & Laura. Do you mean you are coming in January to look at something to buy? Or you're coming in January and want to rent a place while you're here so you can look at properties to possibly purchase down the road? We are a couple in our 40s ... Read More
Want to meet Ex Pats Dec 2012 by rculnane
Hi, my Hubby (Rob) & I (Lorna)are new to the Forum, we are in our mid forties, have 1 daughter going off to Uni in 2013, 1 who is currently in year 11 and a son in year 5. Our aim is to move from the UK to Panama in June 2013. Based on our initial ...
Hi! We are a Canadian couple in our 40s with a young son who moved to Gorgona back in August. We would be happy to meet up with you when you're in the area to give you lowdown on whatever you need. We can hook you up with our realtor friend as well ... Read More
CAR INSURANCE? by vinnie62
Hi. Can someone fill me in on the process for buying a cheap used car and getting it insured in Panama? I've heard that doing anything in Central America is a big pain because of the red tape and slowness. But I don't see how we can get around this ...
We're not going to be in Boquete. We want to be on the coast, so we're looking at Gorgona area (also a good school there). If you know of anyone there, let me know - thanks! Read More
90 day visa change ? by flip
Am hearing some posters on other forums saying the 90 day tourist visa for Panama is now 180 days.Has anyone else heard this or gotten one ?
Yes, what is the $1,000 scam????? Read More
CAR INSURANCE?
Hi. Can someone fill me in on the process for buying a cheap used car and getting it insured in Panama? I've heard that doing anything in Central America is a big pain because of the red tape and slowness. But I don't see how we can get around this ... Read More