celmira9
Panamanian expat in the USA
Forum posts
32
About me
Panamanian
Lives in New York
Speaks English and Spanish fluently.
Registration: 12 July 2015
Moving To Panama Yes/No? by HeinS
Good Day All My Name is Hein and i currently live in South Africa and is a Telecommunication Operational Manager , i am interested in moving to Panama and would like to get a real opinion some questions i have, I have a wife and two daughters ...
I agree with Technorado. You might do good if you arrive in Panama retired and with a good pension from your country. Read More
MINSA Holding Back VA Medications by Crynwolf
Looking for advice and if this situation has happened to anyone else. My wife and I have our VA medications set to Bocas through MBE without ever a problem. My wife ordered some lotion from Body Works, since there is no Body Works close to us in ...
As a Panamenian, me thinketh that the government is trying to force foreigners to buy medications locally and also to use services provided by local doctors. Not easy. I wish you luck. This is just one more hurdle one has to overcome in order to ... Read More
Lonely Brit in NYC by pcheetham
I am so desperte to meet some more UK people in New York Cant relate to the yanks! Please get in touch Philippa
Don't feel bad. I have lived here since 1974 I am from Panama and don't have one single American friend. People I communicate with now that I am retired are from Panama and live in different states. However, I don't feel lonely ... 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 ...
As a Panamanian, I would agree with you. I would not purchase property there. I have heard of horror stories concerning the purchase of land by other Panamanians for investment purposes. Very sad. Some ex-pats are surviving as best they can ... 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, ...
From a Panamanian residing in New York and with no intentions of returning to Panama to live if I can help it, if Colombia is so great, why are Colombians and Venezuelans invading Panama? 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 ...
And, so, you will be leaving Panama soon? 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 ...
I am from Panama, living in the USA for over 35 years. Each person has his or her reason for staying. Some make do with what they have and where they live. Some live on social security only and it would not be enough in the USA. You need lots ... Read More
Are you happy in Panama? by Priscilla
Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in Panama? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before in your ...
I was actually in Panama City in Punta Paitilla area. Glad to hear there are more organic products. Hopefully, there are more in the city. Read More
Are you happy in Panama? by Priscilla
Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in Panama? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before in your ...
Tenorado I assume u r still there because it will not be easy for you to dispose of your business. Otherwise, u would have said sayonara long ago? Read More
Are you happy in Panama? by Priscilla
Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in Panama? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before in your ...
True. My dad always said that. Panamanians have no head for business. he repeated that like a daily prayer. He was right. And he also said that it was a lowdown dirty shame. Read More
Are you happy in Panama? by Priscilla
Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in Panama? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before in your ...
I agree. The same products sold in the U.S. and the same food loaded with pesticides.The big difference is that in the U.S. we can find some "organic" products. None in Panama. Read More
Are you happy in Panama? by Priscilla
Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in Panama? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before in your ...
Why don't u leave? What is keeping up there? Read More
Are you happy in Panama? by Priscilla
Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in Panama? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before in your ...
Besides the weather, how can anyone say that it is better than the US? Police is corrupt, you have no one to complain to about anything. The US is not perfect. Read More
Are you happy in Panama? by Priscilla
Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in Panama? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before in your ...
Panamanian's materialistic? I don't think so. I would say the materialistic are the foreigners attempting to set up fraudulent businesses in Panama. Your everyday Pana has no means to even attempt to be materialistic. Read More
Are you happy in Panama? by Priscilla
Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in Panama? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before in your ...
Yes, u r right. I am from Panama and I concur with your assessment of the situation there. You will certainly be fine if you have money. Read More
Where should we buy real estate in Panama? by kcredneck
Wanting to look at real estate in Panama. We built a house in Caye Caulker Belize. Its a nice island, but we are thinking about retiring in about 4 years. We are thinking we should be closer to hospitals etc. We think we would like to be on the ...
Therefore, they have invaded Panama. Read More
Are you happy in Panama? by Priscilla
Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in Panama? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before in your ...
True tecnorado. Patience is a virtue in Panama of which many have none although it was ingrained in me while attending Catholic high school in Panama. 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 ...
From a Panamanian point of view I doubt there is any meaningful legal recourse. That said, if you don't mind, you can move there. I would not return to live there on a permanent basis unless I was destitute. Read More
Where should we buy real estate in Panama? by kcredneck
Wanting to look at real estate in Panama. We built a house in Caye Caulker Belize. Its a nice island, but we are thinking about retiring in about 4 years. We are thinking we should be closer to hospitals etc. We think we would like to be on the ...
Colombians have invaded Panama due to their poor economy. If u plan to move there, just ensure you have a good pension or a business. Read More
Are you happy in Panama? by Priscilla
Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in Panama? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before in your ...
Hi Ricardo. If u r a beach lover, you will be pleased to know that there are many. Not everyone is. Just as not everyone is a golfer. Read More
Are you happy in Panama? by Priscilla
Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in Panama? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before in your ...
Yes, I am. Pretty scary place these days. 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 am Panamanian and agree with you wholeheartedly. Despite all the corruption and discrimination in the US my chances of buying and selling property legally are much better than in Panama. I am speaking from experience. One thing that stopped me ... Read More
Are you happy in Panama? by Priscilla
Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in Panama? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before in your ...
Unfortunately, I have to agree with you. Not to discourage anyone from moving to Panama, my birth country. I am currently residing in the U.S. and about to retire. I was considering returning to Panama to live. However, after visiting several ... Read More
Are you happy in Panama? by Priscilla
Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in Panama? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before in your ...
Exactly. My sister retired here in the US and returned to Panama approximately three years ago and is happy with her US pension/SS and she lets nothing bother her. I have a friend who bought parcels of land and still did not get title to them. He ... Read More
Are you happy in Panama? by Priscilla
Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in Panama? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before in your ...
I'd say. I am Panamanian and living in the US over 35 years and about to retire. Was planning to return to Panama, but after visiting several times, decided no to move back. People who move there have a lot of patience. I do not. Am type A ... Read More