robertakim
Canadian looking for information about Panama
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Lives in Ottawa
Registration: 28 September 2014
Travelling to Panama in January 16 2019 - ANY ASSISTANCE welcome by brazeagle
Booked and paid for my flight! I will be in PC on 16 JAN. Any additional inputs will be welcome. I will need to book a car, so I can drive down to Puerto from Panama City. Anyone want to do this together, WELCOME, it would be nice to have a co-pilot ...
Hola Luiz, My name is Kim and I live in Puerto Armuelles. Pm me if you would like any info or assistance when here in our beautiful little town. Safe adventure! Cheers! Kim Read More
Coco Beach true or false?
Miguel, Yes the weather is pretty humid year-round. I live in a small community along the beach not far from Coco Beach called Corazon de Jesus. I have visited the beach area of Coco Beach and it is absolutely beautiful. I live in a Panamanian ... Read More
Coco Beach true or false?
Hello Miguel, This would be a good question to ask on my facebook page called "Puerto Armuelles friends '. Ask to join and I will add you. I'm currently living in Puerto Armuelles and am familiar with Coco beach but cannot answer your ... Read More
Puerto Armuelles Info by Jeannette from Canada
Hello! my husband and I are looking at purchasing a vacation beachfront house that in the near future we intend to live in for longer periods of time and possibly permanently. One of the areas we are coming to visit in late April is Puerto ...
This is a perfect place if you "don't want to see people ". It's great here because you have that option. You decide whether you want to be social or not. There are quite a few Canadians here that own property and houses. As been ... Read More
Puerto Armuelles Info by Jeannette from Canada
Hello! my husband and I are looking at purchasing a vacation beachfront house that in the near future we intend to live in for longer periods of time and possibly permanently. One of the areas we are coming to visit in late April is Puerto ...
Hello again, I'm not familiar with Las Laja's. Don't worry about your spanish as people are very friendly and really try to understand you if you are friendly also. Hand gestures and Spanglish works well for me although I am studying ... Read More
Puerto Armuelles Info by Jeannette from Canada
Hello! my husband and I are looking at purchasing a vacation beachfront house that in the near future we intend to live in for longer periods of time and possibly permanently. One of the areas we are coming to visit in late April is Puerto ...
Hola Jeannette, I am also from cold Canada and I have been house and pet sitting in Panama and Costa Rica for the last year and a half. I have experienced a lot of different areas here in Panama, including Panama city, bocas del toro (Isla Loma ... Read More
The holiday season in Panama
Merry Christmas to all! I'm in Panama city for the holidays also. If anyone here has any ideas or suggestions for get togethers or events, I would love to participate. Cheers! Kim Read More
Coming down from Vancouver, B.C.
I believe it is Rio Hato airport and sunwing and also transat fly in from only Toronto and Montreal. Read More
Video San Blas and Bocas del Toro, Panama
Wow! Excellent video. Can't wait to get there. Kim Read More
Pathetic Singles Xmas gathering?? LOL by newbietoCA
Hahahaha Ok, let me be clear : that subject-heading bears neither offence nor insinuation. It's just the first thing that came to mind for "naming" my Xmas-idea. :D I just moved to Panama a few weeks ago. Made a few friends ...
I am from Ottawa. What's your name? I will look for you on Wednesday. Kim Read More
Pathetic Singles Xmas gathering?? LOL by newbietoCA
Hahahaha Ok, let me be clear : that subject-heading bears neither offence nor insinuation. It's just the first thing that came to mind for "naming" my Xmas-idea. :D I just moved to Panama a few weeks ago. Made a few friends ...
Sounds great! My name is Kim and my husbands name is Ken from Canada. SNOW, no thanks. We are also here for the holdays. Come to "fast friending " event on Wednesday Dec 16th at 7:30 pm.( sorry I forget location but will get back to you ... Read More
Safety in Panama by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Panama? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there ...
Sunsetsteve I was thinking the same thoughts while reading "carrying guns". Wow I'm also glad to be Canadian! ! Read More
Why do some expats leave Panama? by PacificaMaryAnn
As I reach the conclusion of my second exploratory trip to Panama, I felt compelled to discuss this new phase. I want to reaffirm how important it is to spend time in Panama before selling the house, the car, and all the belongings. One month in ...
Dear Sawman, Your posts are so entertaining. The political stuff also rings true in Canada. That's reason enough to live elsewhere!! Read More
Cost of living in Panama 聳 2015 by expat.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Panama in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of Panama you are living in. How much does it cost to live in Panama? > accommodation ...
I will miss your "hands on " info Pacifica Maryann. Don't give in to negative jerks. Read More
Cost of living in Panama 聳 2015 by expat.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Panama in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of Panama you are living in. How much does it cost to live in Panama? > accommodation ...
So true sunsetsteve. We experienced surprise after surprise almost every day. But that's the best part of travelling. Well worth every penny! ! Read More
New members of the Panama forum, introduce yourself here 聳 2nd quarter of 2015 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Panama forum? Don聮t 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 ...
I was in Panama City for 6 weeks recently. I met a fellow Canadian who has started the process of moving here. He set up a bank account and was informed that the interest earned is 5% on his deposit account. Pretty impressive in comparison to a ... Read More
New members of the Panama forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Panama forum? Don聮t 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 your ...
Thank you marianne817 for the great advice! I totally agree. I also have a subscription to International Living. ""boots on the ground" is the only way to go to get your questions and concerns answered. We will be doing just thatI in ... Read More
Best place to retire in Panama for a golfer on a budget? by drhoda
Wife and I are from the U.S. We love golf, beach but would also like temperatures in the low 80's. Would you recommend Boquette or are there more reasonable costs elsewhere. Also what age do you have to be to get discounts on stuff like golf, ...
Hey Smartoldlady, I agree. Purplebox was rude. Thanks for speaking up. He has no business talking like that. Read More
Cost of living in Panama 聳 2015 by expat.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Panama in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of Panama you are living in. How much does it cost to live in Panama? > accommodation ...
Thank you pacificamaryann for this info on the cost of living. I am excited about moving there in the near future. I am hoping to be in Panama in the month of February to check things out.Perhaps we could meet for a coffee and a chat.Cheers! Kim Read More
Moving advice. What to bring and what not to bring by Bperazzoli
Im making the move from Atlanta,Georgia to Panama February 16th. I need some advice from expats who have already done so as to what to bring and not to bring as well as any advice on immigration laws, becoming employed....etc!
Hello SmartOldLady, (Love your username!) I would appreciate any additional info on the new work visa you mentioned. I have two College Degrees. Thanks. Cheers! Kim Read More
Nicaragua Canal effect on Panama by purplebox
[b]what do you think will happen to property prices and everything else in panama once the Nicaragua Canal is open I would like your opinions on this subject[/b]
Hi guys , I am really enjoying your posts here. Keep going. Great reading !! Read More
first visit by robertakim
Hello My name is Kim and my partner's name is Ken.We are from Ottawa Canada. We would like to come there for a visit in November or December of this year. What immunization shots do we need? For accommodations if we book a hotel for just two ...
Thank you for your great info on accommodations in David. Read More
first visit by robertakim
Hello My name is Kim and my partner's name is Ken.We are from Ottawa Canada. We would like to come there for a visit in November or December of this year. What immunization shots do we need? For accommodations if we book a hotel for just two ...
We would like to stay in ( or close to ) David. This area is where we would probably want to move to permanently in the future. Any suggestions on clean affordable accommodations for our first two week visit would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for ... Read More
first visit
Hello My name is Kim and my partner's name is Ken.We are from Ottawa Canada. We would like to come there for a visit in November or December of this year. What immunization shots do we need? For accommodations if we book a hotel for just two ... Read More