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Member since 02 October 2018

IRV from CPTActive member04 October 2018 04:27:25

I'll be doing my recon of Panama in November. Will be there about 3 weeks, during which time I'd like to visit both main cities and smaller villages.
Do any member's have referrals to rental companies at Panama city airport?
What is the situation with public transport in the more rural areas?

kristc99 Serial expat

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kristc99Serial expat04 October 2018 17:22:56

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I would avoid driving in the city. It’s confusing and the traffic is a total pain. Get Marc Vargas to pick you up 507 6986 1671 https://www.facebook.com/guideinpanama1 I think he might be able to rent you a car also. He speaks English. Luis Arce is another good guy 507 6536 1179 luistaxi777@gmail.com reliable and speaks English.

There is excellent public transportation everywhere. In more rural areas it may not run as often but it should still be available. Many people don’t have cars and depend on it every day.

GinnyP Active member

Member since 13 May 2017

GinnyPActive member06 October 2018 22:17:37

This is great advice
As we will be in country this coming February 2019 for the conference and we plan on staying longer. So knowing that there people that can run us around is great news

IRV from CPT Active member

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IRV from CPTActive member05 November 2018 20:46:32

Hi all,

I arrived in PTY late last night, and Marc Vargas was there, as arranged, to take me to the Hotel Caribe (good enough for a one night stay, but no more).

We had a great chat during the trip, and he also helped me with my luggage into the reception area of the hotel, as I am slightly disabled.

I can highly recommend his service, as it is also at a reasonable rate when compared to taxi services or Uber.

GinnyP Active member

Member since 13 May 2017

GinnyPActive member08 November 2018 21:48:56

Hi
Can you send me the contact info on the guy that helped you to get to the hotel. Also the info on the place you stayed at. As we will be coming down to Panama in February and will need a place to stay for 1 night, until we decide which way we are heading. The trip is via IL but we are planning on staying for a week and not just for the conference
Thanks
Ginny

kristc99 Serial expat

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kristc99Serial expat08 November 2018 22:58:03

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Contact info is in a post just above

GinnyP Active member

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GinnyPActive member09 November 2018 02:09:35

Thanks

IRV from CPT Active member

Member since 02 October 2018

IRV from CPTActive member09 November 2018 11:24:24

Hi, Marcs number is +507 6986-1671.

I don't have the number for hotel caribe, i did the booking through booking.com

😀

IRV from CPT Active member

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IRV from CPTActive member09 November 2018 11:49:03

Hi Ginny,

Although I've been here only a week, you're welcome to ask more questions, as I've done quite a bit of research on Panama.

Jacke New member

Member since 18 June 2010

JackeNew member09 November 2018 20:32:25

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You should check out www.PanamaRelocationTours.com they have a 6-day all-inclusive tour before the IL conference and after the IL conference. You'll see a lot of Panama and learn all the things you need to know to make a smooth transition. Their attorney charges less than half what the IL attorney charges for a Visa.

IRV from CPT Active member

Member since 02 October 2018

IRV from CPTActive member09 November 2018 21:13:38

#11

What is a IL conference?

Jacke New member

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JackeNew member09 November 2018 21:31:55

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IL - International Living

kristc99 Serial expat

Member since 09 December 2012

kristc99Serial expat10 November 2018 14:49:01

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An event where they charge you lots of money to convince you to move to Panama and buy what they are selling 🤔

IRV from CPT wrote:
What is a IL conference?

kristc99 Serial expat

Member since 09 December 2012

kristc99Serial expat10 November 2018 14:51:18

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As for the relocation tours, many people have been happy with their tours. You can read some comments on a blog post I wrote here https://blog.thepanamaadventure.com/201 … ion-tours/

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