Raz65
American looking for information about Panama
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About me
American
Lives in Panam谩, Panam谩
Speaks English Spanish
Registration: 17 November 2018
New members of the Mexico forum, introduce yourselves here - 2019 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Mexico forum? Don'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鈥檓 in a different situation. I am US citizen working in Panama. With out going into details. I got a job here in hopes to work on retiring here. After 6 months I decided it鈥檚 way too expensive. The beaches are so so and far from ... Read More
Vehicle importation by santiago arguelles
Can you bring your vehicle to panama
I bought a car here in panama. Love it but now can鈥檛 get a DL they denied me because sugar is at 113 and they want 110. Although I hear the Panamanian people aren鈥檛 poked anymore for Glucose. I鈥檓 going to start exploring Mexico - ... 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 ...
Location location I live in a very safe place. Clayton - Pty. but I don鈥檛 know your budget. It鈥檚 horrorbly expensive. I would never pay it. My company pays so - I am just enjoying until I retire. I infact was thinking Guatemala ! I ... Read More
What is going on?? by panamachick
Just wondering if other women have had similar experiences on this site. I am a married Woman, and it says so on my profile. Lately I have been ascosted by men looking for a Relationship. The last time I checked this was not a dating site, but ...
Don鈥檛 make friends with everyone. I watch their posts and subjects- one can be a target anywhere - man or woman - Read More
Panamanian Citizenship by RAW2019#
To Whom ever will respond; Yes, I am a newbie of sorts, I have lived in Panama before back in 1950, my Father was responsible for the ammunitions dump deep in the jungle with the Navy. We lived on the Navel reservation, I was only three years old at ...
I drove out last week - but went to San Lorenzo. The road was terrible. I saw the cut to the marina , but kept going to get back home . There鈥檚 prime property there gone to waste. Homes in shambles . But some wealthy investor will come and ... Read More
Cost of living 2019 in Panama by Priscilla
Hello everyone, As we usually do each year, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...
No offense - Oh I am sure there are many, but it has became too expensive for those trying to retire with modest incomes. Today on my FB I had ads for new homes at $789K being built in puerto armuelles. By the time I get there - I won鈥檛 be ... Read More
Cost of living 2019 in Panama by Priscilla
Hello everyone, As we usually do each year, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...
They asked what our experience is . I can only share what I know about the Clayton area. I am sure it鈥檚 less expensive throughout Panama. Food however is expensive in the grocery stores. I鈥檝e only been to Colon and PTY city and hope in ... Read More
What can or can鈥檛 you bring into Panama by GinnyP
We are planning on moving down there. But where can I find a list (in English) that tells us what we can and can鈥檛 bring into the country from the USA? I鈥檝e checked the links from the expat pages, and when I click them, they are in ...
Weapons - and like she said cash that is not declared. Depends what you want to pay customs and shipping fees on Read More
Buy a retirement property in Panama or Brazil? by brazeagle
I am still on planning phase, but been Brazilian and living in NYC for the past 26 yrs! I wonder, should I go to Panama or Brazil for retirement? I will live my son in USA as he is an american born, he will b out of college and working when I move. ...
I made the first move- sold all and flew here. In time I will venture through out. I know there are areas are cheaper - but I don鈥檛 want to live in the side of a volcano or far from people. I want small beach living, maybe puerto armuelles ... Read More
Buy a retirement property in Panama or Brazil? by brazeagle
I am still on planning phase, but been Brazilian and living in NYC for the past 26 yrs! I wonder, should I go to Panama or Brazil for retirement? I will live my son in USA as he is an american born, he will b out of college and working when I move. ...
Panama real estate higher than the USA. I had 3/2 w yard and pool on Fl sold for $190k when I came in 10/2018. I can鈥檛 afford to buy here. It has become ridiculous. The city has so many empty apts in the new high rises. They can鈥檛 sell ... Read More
Cost of living 2019 in Panama by Priscilla
Hello everyone, As we usually do each year, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...
I moved here oct 2018. My 4/5 apt runs about $2500 a mo in the city of knowledge. It鈥檚 very large and updated. It鈥檚 part of a Corp deal or I would never be able to afford it . I live alone and spend about $100 a week in food. Now I am ... Read More
Housing wanted for newly arrived low-income expat by RT46
Arrived in Vacamonte mid-December 2018. Return flight back to Florida scheduled for end of March 2019 (BUT, will delay return if needed) In the past year, I have read that rental-housing can be found in places of Panama for $300 or so; yet, in my ...
Yep cash is golden. I just bought a car and was able to wire the money. It was so fast I was amazed - like 3 hrs . There are atms but my bnk only does $500 at s time. I pull out every two weeks to keep about that in cash just in case. Capital one ... Read More
Why we really left Boquete... by AuntieFlo
It's my turn to write about what happened. It is helping me to deal with the anger and the loss. We had such high hopes when we came to Panama. We wanted to live simpler, lower-cost lives. We also hoped to build something here, something that would ...
I need to be close to an int airport - but beach is a must Read More
Bought my car !
I was looking and finally came across a good Honda CR-V - For those newbies. - in the city we took the paperwork as the title to be signed over, then to another office around the corner for the registration. Must bring 2 copies of your passport ... Read More
Why we really left Boquete... by AuntieFlo
It's my turn to write about what happened. It is helping me to deal with the anger and the loss. We had such high hopes when we came to Panama. We wanted to live simpler, lower-cost lives. We also hoped to build something here, something that would ...
You will find unscrupulous people anywhere. Con artist are everywhere Read More
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 ...
One place I do want to visit- I will retire, but will start exploring this summer Read More
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 ...
The Pope lands the 23rd - about 430 pm security will be extremely high. I understand from the Uber drivers they planning for it to be 4 day national holiday. There are road closures planned. The Chinese Prez came n shut down the city. And he had ... 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 have not ever lived on that side of Panama. So good question on the rain part as all I know there is a rainy season - period. It may not rain all day - but it will rain everyday almost during the season/. Think it鈥檚 May to Jan - someone can ... Read More
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 ...
Good, just plan for delays while you are here. Read More
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 ...
Hi I鈥檓 pretty new to panama but I can tell you Jan 15/29 there is a Papal visit. I believe expecting 4 million people - so get what you can booked ASAP . He won鈥檛 be here until 23 Jan but I鈥檓 sure people will arrive before. ... Read More
New in town by Raz65
Hi to all, Landed late September 2018 to Panama City . So far loving it , plan is to finish working in 3/5 yrs and retire and make Panama 鈥渉ome鈥� I was lucky to get a job - and postponed retirement for a bit longer while I explore. I ...
I have a 3 yr contract 鈥� so will be working at least a few more years. I think there is a vehicle to buy from a known party, so that will fix the transportation issue. I want to visit all the areas before I decide what is best for me, and ... 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 ...
Just leaving Orlando, not sure where you moved to, but being a FL native - God willing I will not return. You can find cheap -food and essentials. But housing , it just keeps going up and up. I owned my home and figured if I retired next year be ... Read More
New in town by Raz65
Hi to all, Landed late September 2018 to Panama City . So far loving it , plan is to finish working in 3/5 yrs and retire and make Panama 鈥渉ome鈥� I was lucky to get a job - and postponed retirement for a bit longer while I explore. I ...
Hi. Hope all is ok at home. I live close to my job but not that close to walk or ride a bike. Sons said NO To a scooter or motorcycle here. Way it rains and people drive - I agree! I just went to ElValle and think I want to check out Chorrea. ... Read More
New in town
Hi to all, Landed late September 2018 to Panama City . So far loving it , plan is to finish working in 3/5 yrs and retire and make Panama 鈥渉ome鈥� I was lucky to get a job - and postponed retirement for a bit longer while I explore. I ... Read More