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Buzzblah67

Hello


we are looking for a safe, affordable (by USA standards) place to retire.


we are looking for land or home in Panama, but we are limited to us$250,000. We are looking to buy thus summer


can anyone recommend realtors, lawyers, and areas to both avoid, and where is the safest.


do we need to live in a gated community with guards at gate ? 


any advise would be most welcome.


thank you


Allene.

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Bhavna

@Buzzblah67

Hello and welcome !


Till members share some feedback with you, feel free to read the Real estate in Panama article to gather information.


You may even create an advert in the Housing in Panama section should you want to receive offers.


All the best

Bhavna

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jimgh

@Buzzblah67

Best rent until you get the lay of the land. You can live/drive there for 3 months with a US driver's license.  I lived there for 1 year and there are many sub-cultures there. It all depends on what you like. There is just too much diversity from one place to another to give you the info you are requesting. If you are OK with the warmer weather, then Los Santos is nice and generally safe. If you need cooler weather, then I recommend Volcan or El Valle Anton. Remember the ocean is only 1 hour or less away no matter where you live. Stay away from Colon or various "red zones" in Panama city unless you fancy getting mugged. Too many variables to consider to give you any real good advice. Ask more specific questions and I will be happy to answer them for you.

Vivek Mehta

Have a place in gated Playa Blanca for 1k a month, top floor overlooking huge pool.  Id agree, plan on 6 monts exploring Panama, playa blanca good middle ground for exploring everything. 

jimgh

That’s great. I have a house about 57  km from there. Sometimes we visit Farallón or Santa Clara when we are there.  Last year we rented a weekend getaway for my mother-in-law at Playa Blanca. My wife and I have family in Penonome and Panama City. Hope all goes well for you.  I have spent much time in Panama and am familiar with the region. Write me any time you have a question and I’ll do my best to help out.  Jim

Grupo Local

Hi Jim.  Dm +***we can help you.


Gabby

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mo12345

@Vivek Mehta

Hi do you have pics and anymore info on this.

Bhavna

Hello everyone,


Please note that the forum should not be used to advertise your properties. Please refer to the Housing section to create your respective adverts : https://www.expat.com/en/housing/centra … ca/panama/


All the best

Bhavna