muffiemae
American expat in Panama
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Registration: 18 March 2011
Bankers Trust by estella
Does anyone have any experience with this company they would like to share? It is located in the Infinity Blu condo/commerical complex in Sosua. However, it seemed rather deserted there when I stopped by.
Well, I'm not going to waste any more time and money on a lawyer. Can you give me contact information for ProConsumidor (preferable an email address)? Banker Trust should not be allowed to continue to scam people! I have saved lots of emails to ... Read More
Bankers Trust by estella
Does anyone have any experience with this company they would like to share? It is located in the Infinity Blu condo/commerical complex in Sosua. However, it seemed rather deserted there when I stopped by.
The person in the DR who was "checking the validity of my passport" turned out to be a scam also. First I sent money to her for the lawyer; then something else (and more money) was required. I quit at that point. Update on the passport I ... Read More
Bankers Trust by estella
Does anyone have any experience with this company they would like to share? It is located in the Infinity Blu condo/commerical complex in Sosua. However, it seemed rather deserted there when I stopped by.
I changed my post but both appeared. The new one is below. (Or above?) The main message is to stay away from Banker Trust! Read More
Pets in Panama by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Many of us in Panama have four-legged friends. What about you? Do you have one or more pets? Share your experience with us! What are the formalities to import pets in Panama? What about pet adoption procedures in the country? ...
And I have horror stories galore about Happy Pets. Sometime even the bad "vets"s get lucky. Read More
Pets in Panama by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Many of us in Panama have four-legged friends. What about you? Do you have one or more pets? Share your experience with us! What are the formalities to import pets in Panama? What about pet adoption procedures in the country? ...
Steve, if your wife isn't coming with you to Panama, I think it's a wise decision to leave your little doggie with her in Canada. Not that there is "rougher life" for your doggie in Panama, but depending on where you settle, the ... Read More
Changing banks in Panam谩 by Do65
Hello all I thought I found a good bank which is the Credicorp bank but that was a very wrong thought. It's reliable yes and they won't steal yr money but the service is terrible and since I am having a house built and the money transfers ...
Banvivienda is not ignoring the "US demands." As I said, I am no longer a US citizen. For US citizens, they would "obey the letter of the law" of Big Brother and the US that wants to control the world. Banco Nacional just has ... Read More
Changing banks in Panam谩 by Do65
Hello all I thought I found a good bank which is the Credicorp bank but that was a very wrong thought. It's reliable yes and they won't steal yr money but the service is terrible and since I am having a house built and the money transfers ...
I had an account at Credicorp for a long time. The service was horrible. I recently closed the Credicorp account and I now have an account with Banvivienda and I love them. My Banvivienda branch account is in Concepcion and the manager speaks ... Read More
Pets in Panama by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Many of us in Panama have four-legged friends. What about you? Do you have one or more pets? Share your experience with us! What are the formalities to import pets in Panama? What about pet adoption procedures in the country? ...
Bless you for your rescue work. Another poster gave explicit information about bringing a pet (or pets) to Panama. When I moved to Panama (Volcan) in 2004 I did not have a pet at the time and I thought I didn't even LIKE dogs. (I had formerly ... Read More
Bankers Trust by estella
Does anyone have any experience with this company they would like to share? It is located in the Infinity Blu condo/commerical complex in Sosua. However, it seemed rather deserted there when I stopped by.
If I was scammed, it could very well be jail time (and disbarment) for those who did the scamming. Read More
Bankers Trust by estella
Does anyone have any experience with this company they would like to share? It is located in the Infinity Blu condo/commerical complex in Sosua. However, it seemed rather deserted there when I stopped by.
I have someone in the DR checking the validity of my cedula and passport obtained via Banker Trust. For now, neither one is registered with the government. The lawyer will check further with immigration. Stay tuned. Read More
Bankers Trust by estella
Does anyone have any experience with this company they would like to share? It is located in the Infinity Blu condo/commerical complex in Sosua. However, it seemed rather deserted there when I stopped by.
Did you also receive your Certificate of Naturalization? If you didn't, your "passport" is likely fraudulent. I, too, got a passport through them but never received the Certificate of Naturalization, despite numerous requests for ... Read More
Bankers Trust by estella
Does anyone have any experience with this company they would like to share? It is located in the Infinity Blu condo/commerical complex in Sosua. However, it seemed rather deserted there when I stopped by.
The banker-trust.com web site apparently no longer exists. I paid a lot of money to get a passport through them and made several visits to the DR in the process. I was also promised a Certificate of Naturalization. I received the passport on my ... Read More
Bankers Trust by estella
Does anyone have any experience with this company they would like to share? It is located in the Infinity Blu condo/commerical complex in Sosua. However, it seemed rather deserted there when I stopped by.
The banker-trust.com web site apparently no longer exists. I paid a lot of money to get a passport through them and made several visits to the DR in the process. I was also promised a Certificate of Naturalization. I received the passport on my ... Read More
Looking for a reliable lawyer for Cedula/citizenship by Michael_D
Hi everyone! I'm trying to find a lawyer that can help me through the process of getting the cedula and eventually after some years the citizenship. I have been reading a lot about this topic, and it seems realistic. I am currently working in ...
I have recommended Jeronimo Finestra many times. He did a great job for me about four years ago, and he even said I was his "first client. " At this point, though, I retract my recommendation for Jeronimo Finestra. He doesn't answer ... Read More
I'm hoping to visit Panama in July by G.twpsadg
I'm hoping to visit Panama in July. From everything I have read, it is very inviting. I also find that, apparently, one does need Spanish, although I was told you didn't. I, too, am a single female wanting to spend my retirement years in a ...
Hi, Lindsey - I'm a single female and I've lived in the highlands of Panama (Volcan) for over 10 years. Volcan is on the other side of the volcano from Boquete (yes, you spelled it right). Go to http://forums.delphiforums.com/panamaexpats ... Read More
Panama City expert
Yes. Contact my wonderful taxi driver, Fernando Kelly, Fekelly2006 at yahoo.com, phone 1-507-6503-8268. Be sure to book him in advance because he stays very busy. Tell him Mighty Mouse referred you (that's what he calls me). And no, I don't ... Read More
is there fast and reliable high speed internet in panama city
There are definitely power outages, more or less depending on where you live in Panama. In Panama City you should be able to get reliable high speed internet access. Read More
Questions for the Ladies
They are usually available in most places, inexpensively, definitely in Panama City for a city girl. However, if you move here and after you've been here for a while, you may decide "why bother." Read More
I will be very happy if you can help me
I've been in the highlands of Panama for 10 years, but there have been a lot of changes. Used to, no expat could work here (legally, anyway). But changes have come about with the new "Friendly Nations" visa and I'm not aware of the ... Read More
Coming for a visit - any recommendations on hotels? by bwadetx
I'm putting together our September trip to Panama in order for my husband and I to visit several towns. We need to pinpoint where we want to live next year. We thought about renting a car once we get off the plane but I'm afraid it might get ...
I think you can will get better answers if you join my Delphi group, http://forums.delphiforums.com/panamaexpats/start It all depends on how close you need to be for good medical facilities, what kind of weather suits you, whether you want to be ... Read More
Six months Passport offered... by GuestPoster983121
Like attorney, defender of U.S. citizen victim of scam through adulteration of documents, I describe the scheme was discovered in the morning, in a raid conducted at a neighborhood of ...
Keep away from whom? Only three messages in this thread showed up and no name was given in those. The link Edwin gave doesn't work. I really hate this new format! Read More
Looking for a reliable lawyer for Cedula/citizenship by Michael_D
Hi everyone! I'm trying to find a lawyer that can help me through the process of getting the cedula and eventually after some years the citizenship. I have been reading a lot about this topic, and it seems realistic. I am currently working in ...
Jeronomo's assistant "Daniel." What happened to Edwin, who used to be his assistant? Read More
Visiting Iguazu Falls from Cuidad del Este by Gabtar
After putting off visiting Iguazu Falls in Brazil because of visa issues I decided to use the visa I obtained to visit Bonito to finally visit the falls as a daytrip from Cuidad del Este. The short version - I didn't need to wait. I took a taxi ...
Mike - is Hotel Austria in Paraguay? (I intended to send this as a private message, but with the "new format" I couldn't see way to do that.) Thanks, Dottie Read More
Hotels in Encarnacion and Cuidad del Este
Thank you. What country are these two hotels in? Read More
Hotels in Encarnacion and Cuidad del Este
During my next trip to Py I'd like to visit those two cities and see the huge damn and Aguazu Falls. Can anyone recommend reasonably priced hotels in the two cities? Thank you. Read More
Tours from Asuncion by muffiemae
I will soon be making my 4th trip to Asuncion. Other trips were mainly business related and were pretty much confined to Asuncion. Next trip I'd like to explore more of the country. Are there particular tours leaving from Asuncion that members can ...
Thank you, Mike. I will see you if you're in Py when I arrive late March. Dottie Read More
Loss of Naturalised Citizenship by asantander
I have seen in various threads that there is concern regarding the loss of naturalised citizenship after a 3 year absence from Paraguay. Article 150 of the National Constitution of Paraguay clearly establishes that a naturalised Paraguayan will ...
Astander, I would like to contact you but I can no longer find any way to send a private message via this forum. Would you send me your email? Thanks. Read More
Loss of Naturalised Citizenship by asantander
I have seen in various threads that there is concern regarding the loss of naturalised citizenship after a 3 year absence from Paraguay. Article 150 of the National Constitution of Paraguay clearly establishes that a naturalised Paraguayan will ...
[Moderated: we sent you a pm regarding this] Read More
Tours from Asuncion
I will soon be making my 4th trip to Asuncion. Other trips were mainly business related and were pretty much confined to Asuncion. Next trip I'd like to explore more of the country. Are there particular tours leaving from Asuncion that members can ... Read More
Looking for a reliable lawyer for Cedula/citizenship by Michael_D
Hi everyone! I'm trying to find a lawyer that can help me through the process of getting the cedula and eventually after some years the citizenship. I have been reading a lot about this topic, and it seems realistic. I am currently working in ...
You need to email Jeronimo and ask him. I doubt that you can accomplish it with just one trip. Read More
Looking for a reliable lawyer for Cedula/citizenship by Michael_D
Hi everyone! I'm trying to find a lawyer that can help me through the process of getting the cedula and eventually after some years the citizenship. I have been reading a lot about this topic, and it seems realistic. I am currently working in ...
Lonnie, it's unfortunate that you post the information on facebook; I'm sure there are many people, myself included, who refuse to join "social networking" sites - knowing that's where the govt snoops and easily gets much of their information about ... Read More
Looking for a reliable lawyer for Cedula/citizenship by Michael_D
Hi everyone! I'm trying to find a lawyer that can help me through the process of getting the cedula and eventually after some years the citizenship. I have been reading a lot about this topic, and it seems realistic. I am currently working in ...
Sorry - you are right. Still, $20 for nothing. Read More
Looking for a reliable lawyer for Cedula/citizenship by Michael_D
Hi everyone! I'm trying to find a lawyer that can help me through the process of getting the cedula and eventually after some years the citizenship. I have been reading a lot about this topic, and it seems realistic. I am currently working in ...
Absolutely correct regarding cab drivers! When I was recently in ASU, just from curiosity I wanted to take a look at Hotel Don Gerado. I showed a cab driver the address and asked him if he knew where it was. (I didn't.) "Oh, sure," he said. Well, ... Read More
Need an attorney (Abagado) in Paraguay to handle citizenship process. by corinne75229
Need an attorney (Abagado) in Paraguay to handle citizenship process. This is my first time on this type of format on the internet, so I don't know if I am doing this post appropriately. Please let me know if I should ask questions in another ...
Yes, I am sure there are "sharks" out there. That's the category in which I place almost all lawyers, especially in the US. But I echo the positive comments by Sky and others above about Jeronimo Finestra and Edwin. One could not ask for more ... Read More
Just returned from Panama by bpcahoon
My husband and I just returned from a week in Panama. We stayed at the Country Inn on the canal for 2 nights (wonderful!), went to David for the weekend and then back to the Country Inn for the remainder of the stay. We concluded on our first night ...
Renew a carnet every 6 months? Where did you get that idea? I've had a carnet (permanent residency) since 2004 and never had to renew it. I first came here for a visit, applied for my carnet with my lawyer, and she had it waiting for me when I ... Read More
Just returned from Panama by bpcahoon
My husband and I just returned from a week in Panama. We stayed at the Country Inn on the canal for 2 nights (wonderful!), went to David for the weekend and then back to the Country Inn for the remainder of the stay. We concluded on our first night ...
There is a nurse in the Volcan area who does the same thing. Read More
Just returned from Panama by bpcahoon
My husband and I just returned from a week in Panama. We stayed at the Country Inn on the canal for 2 nights (wonderful!), went to David for the weekend and then back to the Country Inn for the remainder of the stay. We concluded on our first night ...
Boquete is about 1-1/2 hours from Volcan. However, Volcan does have some social activities. You mentioned that you have a temp job. If you come to Panama you will need to have enough funds to live on. Under most circumstances expats are not allowed ... Read More
Just returned from Panama by bpcahoon
My husband and I just returned from a week in Panama. We stayed at the Country Inn on the canal for 2 nights (wonderful!), went to David for the weekend and then back to the Country Inn for the remainder of the stay. We concluded on our first night ...
There are many places you can rent that would allow you and all the critters you mention. Volcan is generally quiet except for holidays when they go crazy with fireworks - but that's no different from any other place in Panama, or Latin America in ... Read More
5 Nutrition Tips for Eating Healthy in Paraguay
I am amazed (and disappointed) that so many non-vegetable/fruit foods contain added sugar or artificial sweetners (poisonous!)...almost all yogurts, ground coffee contains sugar!. I wanted to buy natural peanut butter but couldn't find any that did ... Read More
Just returned from Panama by bpcahoon
My husband and I just returned from a week in Panama. We stayed at the Country Inn on the canal for 2 nights (wonderful!), went to David for the weekend and then back to the Country Inn for the remainder of the stay. We concluded on our first night ...
I notice that no one even mentions Volcan, which is on the other side of Volcan Baru from Boquete. Volcan is much less "gringo-ized" (and much less expensive) than Boquete. I've lived in Volcan for eight years and I love it there. But it isn't for ... Read More
Looking for a reliable lawyer for Cedula/citizenship by Michael_D
Hi everyone! I'm trying to find a lawyer that can help me through the process of getting the cedula and eventually after some years the citizenship. I have been reading a lot about this topic, and it seems realistic. I am currently working in ...
I agree that using Jeronimo Finestra for getting your cedula is the way to go! I got my cedula about 18 months ago. Jeronimo and Edwin are the best! Read More
Need an attorney (Abagado) in Paraguay to handle citizenship process. by corinne75229
Need an attorney (Abagado) in Paraguay to handle citizenship process. This is my first time on this type of format on the internet, so I don't know if I am doing this post appropriately. Please let me know if I should ask questions in another ...
For people going to Asuncion from Panama, Copa now has a direct non-stop flight from Tocumen airport in Panama City. Read More
Need an attorney (Abagado) in Paraguay to handle citizenship process. by corinne75229
Need an attorney (Abagado) in Paraguay to handle citizenship process. This is my first time on this type of format on the internet, so I don't know if I am doing this post appropriately. Please let me know if I should ask questions in another ...
I definitely agree with the post below. I'm in Py right now and after applying for residency last July with the help of Jeronimo Finestra, on this trip he facilitated getting my residency card AND my cedula in record time. In response to the person ... Read More
Local transportation around Asuncion
I did find out the answer and they are way too expensive in my opinion - 5,000Gs per km. Read More
Local transportation around Asuncion
Does anyone know about hiring a "remis" (spelling?) which I am told is like a private taxi for exploratory trips in the general area. If so, how would I find a reliable one? And I'd appreciate it if anyone knows the approximate cost per hour or day. ... Read More
Need an attorney (Abagado) in Paraguay to handle citizenship process. by corinne75229
Need an attorney (Abagado) in Paraguay to handle citizenship process. This is my first time on this type of format on the internet, so I don't know if I am doing this post appropriately. Please let me know if I should ask questions in another ...
I wholeheartedly recommend Jeronimo Finestra. He goes above and beyond to help. jmfinestra @ gmail.com (remove spaces). Read More
15% growth rate for Paraguay by cheshire
I saw the other day that Paraguay was the second fastest growing economy in the world last year with a gowth rate of just over 15% (IMF figures)....anyone know how is this happening??
Thanks for the information. I don't boil my raw milk now, but I know that the cattle where I buy it have been vaccinated for Brucellosis. I think that's the most serious danger that could be posed from raw milk, so that would be a question to ask ... Read More
15% growth rate for Paraguay by cheshire
I saw the other day that Paraguay was the second fastest growing economy in the world last year with a gowth rate of just over 15% (IMF figures)....anyone know how is this happening??
I am glad to see that the beef is mostly grass fed - that was going to be one of my questions. Also, can I buy raw unpasteurized milk in Py? What about chickens? Are they factory farmed and therefore given hormones and antibiotics? I am SO against ... Read More
Don Gerado Apartments by muffiemae
Is anyone familiar with this place? The place looks great from their web site, and they advertise a monthly rate as well....$500 for one person. HOWEVER, they do NOT reply to emails, which makes me a little leery. So I'm just wondering if anyone is ...
Thank you. The Nazareth looks beautiful, but the apartments are larger than what I will need (and probably more expensive). But I'm glad to see there are so many options. Read More
Don Gerado Apartments by muffiemae
Is anyone familiar with this place? The place looks great from their web site, and they advertise a monthly rate as well....$500 for one person. HOWEVER, they do NOT reply to emails, which makes me a little leery. So I'm just wondering if anyone is ...
I sent a third email last night. I have to assume she doesn't want the business and I'll plan to stay elsewhere. I'm certainly not going to "chase" the owner trying to get a response. I don't have much patience with businesses that have zero ... Read More
Don Gerado Apartments by muffiemae
Is anyone familiar with this place? The place looks great from their web site, and they advertise a monthly rate as well....$500 for one person. HOWEVER, they do NOT reply to emails, which makes me a little leery. So I'm just wondering if anyone is ...
You're on for the beer! I'll keep trying her. I look forward to meeting some of you guys in Asuncion. I'll be there in late July. Thanks for all the help. Read More
Don Gerado Apartments by muffiemae
Is anyone familiar with this place? The place looks great from their web site, and they advertise a monthly rate as well....$500 for one person. HOWEVER, they do NOT reply to emails, which makes me a little leery. So I'm just wondering if anyone is ...
Thank you for calling them! The address at the bottom of the page is the one I used. She must not even OPEN her emails, because the few questions I asked were strictly regarding the hotel - not visa applications or anything else. And my emails ... Read More
Don Gerado Apartments
Is anyone familiar with this place? The place looks great from their web site, and they advertise a monthly rate as well....$500 for one person. HOWEVER, they do NOT reply to emails, which makes me a little leery. So I'm just wondering if anyone is ... Read More
Retiree seeks immigration info by roav
Hello, My name is Rob, I am retired and have been living in the Philippines for the past 5, 1/2 years. I'd like to relocate to Paraguay in the not to distant future. I would like to know exactly what documents one needs to submit too Paraguay ...
I recommend Jfinestra (Jeronimo Finestra) as a lawyer to help obtain your carnet/cedula/citizenship. I haven't yet been to Py and I am getting my necessary documents legalized before I come. That's not so easy because I'm a US citizen who lives in ... Read More
Quiet hostel(s) in Asuncion?
Thank you for the information. And, duh! I finally thought to google "hostels in Ascunsion" and I see a couple that look promising. The Black Cat Hostel does have private rooms available. Read More
Quiet hostel(s) in Asuncion?
Hi, everyone - I'll be coming to Asuncion for a couple of weeks, probably in June. I like to stay in a hostel if possible because: (1) I like to prepare most of my meals myself; (2) I like to be able to interact with other travelers - a great way to ... Read More