PPI Panama
Canadian expat in Panama
Forum posts
24
Contacts
28
About me
Canadian
Lives in David
Speaks English and a bit of Spanish
Registration: 10 February 2015
Panama, a welcoming destination to expats? by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Settling in Panama, like every new environment, can feel like stepping into the unknown and brings many questions: how will it go, how to integrate successfully, etc. To help smooth this transition, we invite you to share your ...
As a new home Panama was so much more than we had hoped for. What we found different from all the other tropical countries we had visited was the huge middle class that lived throughout Panama. The main roads were great and there was good ... Read More
We are coming to Panama next week by yvdb85
Hi everyone. Im Yvan, and im together with my small dog Jules, my loyalest friend. And a real heartbreaker. We are coming to Panama next week. Straight out of Belgium. Ill be temporary staying with a friend, but im looking for a place of my own. ...
@manperwhat a ridiculous comment! Read More
Buying or building a home in the Pedasi to Chitri area by arbucklesteve
Hello everyone, I鈥檓 very interested in buying or building a home in the pedasi to chitri area .聽 can you let me know what and where is the best area . am l for ocean front or ocean view. my name is Steve.聽 looking forward to hearing ...
@arbucklesteveHi Steve,We have lived in Panama since 2012 and started our design, cabinet and stone countertop manufacturing company, Pan Pacific Interiors in 2014. The stories we have heard, seen and experienced while here we could write a book ... Read More
General questions and information wanted by bretthahner
Hello!聽My fianc茅 and I are considering a move to the boquete region, we are from the United States. although we have not traveled there as of yet it will be our honeymoon and we will be looking at areas to consider moving to along with ...
@bretthahnerHi Brett, I have a company here that we started 9 years ago and has grown considerably over the years.It is in a very different field than you are discussing and business is business.I would be happy to share my insight, experience and ... Read More
Your year 2022 by Mickael
Hello everyone, Every year, our lives are punctuated by events, twists and turns and all sorts of unexpected things. Local and international news has inevitably had an impact on your life and your projects in Panama in one way or another. As ...
2022 was a great year for us and our family. Dec. 12 was our 10th anniversary of moving to Panama from Canada with our 2 young children (something we now consider a brilliant move). Both our children received their black belts in Taekwondo and have ... Read More
First impressions after moving to Panama by Diksha
Hello everyone, You probably have vivid memories of your first weeks as an expat in Panama. Indeed, moving to a new country is a milestone in someone’s life. Today, we invite you to share with the community how you experienced your first ...
Wow, what a nightmare. We see this all the time unfortunately. There are some really great builders here and those are the ones we stick with. We did bid work out at Coco Beach and the builder told us straight out that our price was too high because ... Read More
First impressions after moving to Panama by Diksha
Hello everyone, You probably have vivid memories of your first weeks as an expat in Panama. Indeed, moving to a new country is a milestone in someone’s life. Today, we invite you to share with the community how you experienced your first ...
We moved to Panama in 2012 with our 2 young children from the west coast of Canada after many years of research and visits. Our first impression was 'Wow, as prepared as we thought we were we were not even close'. In hindsight I don't ... Read More
COVID-19 and expatriation in Panama by Lo茂c
Hello everybody, The COVID-19 crisis inevitably impacts Panama, between closed airports or periods of containment in some cities or even the entire country . We would like to hear from you during this unusual period, to find out what the ...
Hi clluelo, We do a lot of work in Pedasi and are currently working on 5 home interiors down there. It is a beautiful area with great weather and stunning ocean views (depending where you are at). We may just end up retiring in that area when the ... Read More
Employment and new work practices in Panama by Cheryl
Hello everyone, In diverse sectors, employment in Panama has been tremendously affected by the current crisis. We invite you to share your experience on these changes in the professional world in Panama. Did new work practices emerge over the ...
We own Pan Pacific Interiors Corp. a design and manufacturing company specializing in luxury cabinets and stone countertops, we are located in David, Panama. This year we expanded, adding a large new interactive showroom and now also sell vinyl ... Read More
COVID-19 and expatriation in Panama by Lo茂c
Hello everybody, The COVID-19 crisis inevitably impacts Panama, between closed airports or periods of containment in some cities or even the entire country . We would like to hear from you during this unusual period, to find out what the ...
Hi Loic, We are originally from the west coast of Canada and move down to Panama in 2012. As we sit and watch how Panama is dealing with this issue compared to Canada and the US, I can assure you there is no way we would ever return to Canada. The ... Read More
EXPAT CONSULTANT NEEDED by Gkaustin
Hey guys/gals, I am considering moving to Panama and have had great results in the past, working with consultants /attorneys /advisors on tax and other moving related matters that go with moving to a new country. Clearly alot of you offer your ...
I would talk to J*** L*** of P*** R*** t***. She is a wealth of knowledge and is always willing to help. You can find her on Facebook and online. Read More
home invasions and other dangers - plus... sheep by Ramouz
Hi guys, We've been looking at both Portugal and Panama as we want to leave Canada. We visited Panama for 2 weeks and liked it a bit. Made 2 friends. My wife is from Guatemala and I already lived there for 4 years so we know how the area ...
We are from Canada (West Coast) and moved to Panama in 2012 with our 2 young children. Panama like everywhere, has crime. Panama City and Colon have the highest crime rate much the same as you would see in Toronto or Vancouver. We have not ... Read More
The must-try activities in Panama
Doing a boat trip through the Canal is a 'must do'! The local culture is everywhere, get out of the city and you will experience local culture at it's best. Parades - Panama love parades and fireworks! If you are open to it, you will ... Read More
Planing to move in Panama in December by Damien Fraysse
Hi everybody, Me, my wife and my kid are planning to move in Panama in December. We are 35 years old from Qu茅bec. Our spanish is poor but we are willing to learn. Our setteling plan is fisrt to go there and find a professionnal activity ...
Some love it, some do not. It really comes down to personal preference. The best thing to do is to spend time in the locations you think you want to live during the dry season and the rainy season. this will give you the best grasp of whether it is ... Read More
Looking for a house with a monthly lease
Hi Damien, there are a couple of houses available up by us in Brisas Boquetana, just outside Boquete. if you like I can get some info on them and send it to you, let me know. James Read More
Planing to move in Panama in December by Damien Fraysse
Hi everybody, Me, my wife and my kid are planning to move in Panama in December. We are 35 years old from Qu茅bec. Our spanish is poor but we are willing to learn. Our setteling plan is fisrt to go there and find a professionnal activity ...
Hi Damien, My wife and I moved to Panama almost 4 years ago with (at the time) our 2 young children from the Canadian west coast. The kids were going into kindergarten and grade 2 so school was a big deciding factor along with work as we are still ... Read More
Rental Car Insurance and an Accident...A story by Hidalgo49
So i just got back from travel in Panama (23 Oct - 1 Nov) after a productive business visit regarding an agricultural initiative that is still "tabu."...I had scheduled a rental car from dollar rent a car in Tocumen with full coverage and ...
Yes, i have bank accounts here and live here full time now. My question is where do you find repossessed cars to buy? I have not heard of this in Panama. Gracias, James Bradley Read More
Rental Car Insurance and an Accident...A story by Hidalgo49
So i just got back from travel in Panama (23 Oct - 1 Nov) after a productive business visit regarding an agricultural initiative that is still "tabu."...I had scheduled a rental car from dollar rent a car in Tocumen with full coverage and ...
Interesting, how does one go about purchasing a repo from the bank? Read More
Searching for a personal trainer in David
Thanks i will give that a shot. Read More
Searching for a personal trainer in David
We are finally all settled, it only took 2+ years, lol. I would like to find a personal trainer and get back on the weights and treadmill! I am still far from fluent on my Spanish so I would like and English speaking trainer at this point. We live ... Read More
Top 5 tips to live in Panama by expat.com
Hi, When you are going to live abroad, you may have a lot of questions. Hence to facilitate you in this process, we are inviting expats to share their top 5 tips with regards to settling and living in Panama. What recommendations would you ...
1. Except that this is not you home country and the laws, culture and expectations will be different here. 2. Appreciate the slower pace of life here (except when driving). 3. Learn the language, as difficult as this may be, you find it more ... Read More
Panama Jobs or Starting up your own business? by pelletier26
Hello all, i just recently joined this site today and am curiously looking for some information from some people in the Panama, Costa Rica area...... I am a journeyman Millwright and am actively looking for work in countries other then Canada..... ...
Hi there, I cannot speak directly to your business however I do see a tremendous amount of opportunity in Panama. There are definite challenges as well, things like finding qualified staff, power issues, material supply issues and many more. That ... Read More