robertakim
Canadian looking for information about Panama
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Lives in Ottawa
Registration: 28 September 2014
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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? by MiguelOrt
Hello Everyone, Greetings all! I'm wondering what you all can tell me about Coco Beach in Panama? I seen some posts about people visiting the site. Did anybody ever visit the site? What can you tell me about this development? My wife and I ...
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? by MiguelOrt
Hello Everyone, Greetings all! I'm wondering what you all can tell me about Coco Beach in Panama? I seen some posts about people visiting the site. Did anybody ever visit the site? What can you tell me about this development? My wife and I ...
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
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
Panama Lifts Ban on Gun Imports Amid Rising Crime Wave by PacificaMaryAnn
Excerpts from 5 August 2015 article, Panampost: "As Panama deals with increases in crime rates, forged gun permits, and rising gang activity, the government is set to lift the ban on firearm imports, in an effort to promote personal ...
Excellent article! ! 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 – 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 – 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 – 2nd quarter of 2015 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Panama forum? DonÂ’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? DonÂ’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