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Spanish looking for information about Saudi Arabia

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Lives in Yanbu' al Bahr, Al Madinah al

Speaks Spanish, English and Portuguese

Registration: 21 September 2014

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manper replied to a thread
3 weeks ago
SandyDreams

From the horse’s mouth Expats living in Panama by SandyDreams

Hi,We are planning an exploratory trip to Panama in the fall with the intention of retiring there next year.  There is just too much info on the net and a lot of it appears either sugar-coated or contradictory.  I am looking for real ...

manper

I just advised you and other people as per my own experience living there in boquete, David and Panama City and compared it with several other cities/countries I lived also. Good luck Read More

manper
manper replied to a thread
3 weeks ago
SandyDreams

From the horse’s mouth Expats living in Panama by SandyDreams

Hi,We are planning an exploratory trip to Panama in the fall with the intention of retiring there next year.  There is just too much info on the net and a lot of it appears either sugar-coated or contradictory.  I am looking for real ...

manper

whoever saying everything is good is just lying or have any particular interest… tell us what are the good hospitals or clinics in Boquete or Volcan? What’s the cost of insurance for the only couple of medium class clinics in David? ... Read More

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Ocshmavia

Introduction to Panama Expat Community by Ocshmavia

Hi I’m Jemonne (like Simone but with a J) and Panama is my leading choice as a retirement destination. It has all the things that my husband and I are looking forward to experiencing when he retires in a couple of years. Beautiful culture, ...

manper

Living there 3 years with my family, not as retired but active executive of one the most important companies in Panama… I will not do again Read More

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clddbd007

Has anyone dealt with immigration attorney Carlos Perez in Panama City by clddbd007

Just wondering if anyone has used him for immigration purposes.ThanksCheryl

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My opinion; don’t go to Panama and see my previous comments why… if you still want to go there don’t arrange anything remotely!! Will loose your money, go and try to arrange face to face everything. Read More

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Ocshmavia

Introduction to Panama Expat Community by Ocshmavia

Hi I’m Jemonne (like Simone but with a J) and Panama is my leading choice as a retirement destination. It has all the things that my husband and I are looking forward to experiencing when he retires in a couple of years. Beautiful culture, ...

manper

My sincere personal experience living there in David and Boquete; Panama is unsafe, expensive compared with developed countries like Europe, authorities (including police) are corrupt and most of locals are xenophobic, they particularly hate ... Read More

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manper replied to a thread
5 months ago
willemsc66

Belgium expat in Panama by willemsc66

Are there any Belgian expats here living permanently in Panama?If yes, can we talk privately ? My husband and I are in the process of immigrating to Panama.We want to sell our business in Belgium and continue it in Panama. Panamanian lawyers do not ...

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@willemsc66 Don’t go to Panama!!! It is unsafe, expensive, there is not public health system at all, authorities and police are corrupt, xenophobic…As they say; “Panama for Panamanians!!!” Read More

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5 months ago
Cheryl

How to adapt to the expat challenges of everyday life in Panama by Cheryl

Hello everyone, Adapting to everyday life as an expat in Panama can be both exciting and overwhelming: different habits, systems, and sometimes even unexpected surprises! Simple things like paying bills, using public transport, or even greeting ...

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My advise after living in Panama as expat managing one of the most important companies over there; don’t go to Panama, it is unsafe, expensive, government authorities are corrupt and health system is very poor… local people in impolite ... Read More

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manper replied to a thread
9 months ago
spunk

Bad experiences in Panama by spunk

Hi everybody, I post this topic because I would like understand better the cons of this country.

manper

@kristc99 Not even postal codes in Panama!!😖😖😖😖😂😂😂 Read More

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manper replied to a thread
9 months ago
spunk

Bad experiences in Panama by spunk

Hi everybody, I post this topic because I would like understand better the cons of this country.

manper

it Is unsafe, expensive, very low quality of education and health systems, corrupt (police and government authorities), xenophobic. To make it short (as they use to say); “Panama for Panamanians!!” Read More

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manper replied to a thread
10 months ago
Julien

New members of the Panama forum, introduce yourselves here - 2025 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 your ...

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manper replied to a thread
11 months ago
vegasghostgal

Where should I live? by vegasghostgal

I don't want to live in Panama City. I was looking north near Boquet or David. But I read an article on the southern end of Panama and now I'm thinking about that area. Anyone have any suggestions? I'm going to be 64 and my husband will be 67 this ...

manper

Im telling my own experience after years living there in David, Boquete and Bocas del Toro… go and get it by yourselves Read More

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manper replied to a thread
11 months ago
vegasghostgal

Where should I live? by vegasghostgal

I don't want to live in Panama City. I was looking north near Boquet or David. But I read an article on the southern end of Panama and now I'm thinking about that area. Anyone have any suggestions? I'm going to be 64 and my husband will be 67 this ...

manper

@willemsc66 Check the number of murders, rapes and missing people… in addition to the large number of cases that are hidden by corrupt authorities. For your own security don’t go there! Read More

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manper replied to a thread
11 months ago
vegasghostgal

Where should I live? by vegasghostgal

I don't want to live in Panama City. I was looking north near Boquet or David. But I read an article on the southern end of Panama and now I'm thinking about that area. Anyone have any suggestions? I'm going to be 64 and my husband will be 67 this ...

manper

@willemsc66 No one! Read More

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manper replied to a thread
11 months ago
mojeda2447

Caribbean Somewhere Besides Boccas or Colon by mojeda2447

My husband and I are considering moving to Panama.  We hope to visit in the fall of 2024.  I want to live on the Caribbean side but all I know is Boccas del Toro which seems like too much of a party town for us.  Are they any other ...

manper

It is unsafe Read More

manper
manper replied to a thread
11 months ago
vegasghostgal

Where should I live? by vegasghostgal

I don't want to live in Panama City. I was looking north near Boquet or David. But I read an article on the southern end of Panama and now I'm thinking about that area. Anyone have any suggestions? I'm going to be 64 and my husband will be 67 this ...

manper

@vegasghostgal I have experience living in Panama City, Boquete and David, it is not recommended at all! Good luck Read More