wfhurley
American expat in Panama
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About me
American
Lives in Boquete, ChiriquÃ
Speaks English and a little Spanish
Registration: 18 August 2019
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Needing instructions, for pensionado visa, I am Canadian. by panamachick
I am Canadian, can anyone send me, DETAILED requirements of what I need to bring FROM Canada, to Panama, necessary to start the process of obtaining a cedula, ? (In English please! Lol) And we don’t have much time left as we are returning to ...
Contact: *** She is a fantastic attorney living and working in Panama City. She will carefully guide you with everything you will need to begin your Visa Process. This way, you will bring everything you will need when you arrive in Panama! Read More
New members of the Panama forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Panama 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 ...
Hello, Colleen from Seattle! This is Bill in Boquete. You would be most welcome in Boquete! I am part of an Expat group here and it consists of single men, women, couples, widows, and widowers. There is much to do and much to be a part of. One ... Read More
New members of the Panama forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Panama 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 ...
Hello Celia, Welcome to Panama! I, too, left Washington D.C. I left in 2018 and it is still the crime Capital of the Country! My name is Bill and I live in Boquete. Read More
Medication in Panama by Loïc
Good morning everyone, Whether it's a simple cold or a chronic illness, medication and medicine use vary from country to country and culture to culture. When you are used to certain brands or types of drugs, being in a country like Panama ...
My comment and complaint is about one (1) drug - Tamsulosin. I have always been told that drugs were less expensive outside the USA. I moved from USA to Panama and ran out of my prostrate drug. In USA (on Medicare D), I got 180 pills ($20.00) (90 ... Read More
Just for fun: Food culture in Panama by Diksha
Hello everyone, We all know Panamanian food tastes great. Do you consider yourself a foodie? Share with us your unique food experience as an expat. 1. Name 3 best well-known Panamanian street foods according to you. 2. Which are some unusual ...
In moving to Boquete, I'm already missing my salad bars -- do any restaurants in the Boquete area serve a good old fashion garden salad? You would think with all the fresh fruits and veggies, there would be salads served on every corner! Read More
Just for fun: Food culture in Panama by Diksha
Hello everyone, We all know Panamanian food tastes great. Do you consider yourself a foodie? Share with us your unique food experience as an expat. 1. Name 3 best well-known Panamanian street foods according to you. 2. Which are some unusual ...
Just moving to Boquete and I don't know the answers to any of these questions. But I cannot wait to see what others have to say, then I'll make a list! Read More
What to do in David Panama by GinnyP
Hi everyone My husband and I got here a few days ago and have made it to David today just before the down pour What is there around here to do on Monday's? We are planning a trip to Puerto tomorrow but after that we liked to meet up with ...
Thanks, I will stop in - I rented a little house in volcancita and I'm bringing some more of my clothes in next week. The final trip will be on October 7th and then I'll be in town full time! Ironically, my introduction to Boquete began at ... Read More
What to do in David Panama by GinnyP
Hi everyone My husband and I got here a few days ago and have made it to David today just before the down pour What is there around here to do on Monday's? We are planning a trip to Puerto tomorrow but after that we liked to meet up with ...
Kristc99, Hi there, couple weeks away from moving to Boquete (full time). I'll be looking for something to do to occupy myself and maybe earn some gas money -- any suggestions on things to do? I'm too old to "table dance," but ... Read More
Payment methods in Panama by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Once youÂ’re settled in Panama, you will need to make some basic purchases, like groceries or pay bills. Hence, it is essential to know the payment methods available in your host country. Which are the most common payment ...
I, too, am baffled and confused about banking in Panama. I'm aware it is almost impossible to open an account when you come from the US. How do expats get money out of their US bank accts to pay their monthly bills and pay expenses in Panama? ... Read More