manper
@manper
Spanish expat in the United Arab Emirates
Forum posts
50
Contacts
1
About me
Spanish
Lives in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates
Speaks Spanish, English and Portuguese
Registration: 21 September 2014
Occupation
I am Employed.
My expat journey
Al Fujayrah, United Arab Emirates
Yanbu‘ al Baḩr, Al Madīnah al Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia
Província de València, Valencia, Spain
Boquete , Panama, Panama
Mexico City, Mexico
Guayaquil, Guayas, Ecuador
Barranquilla, Colombia, Colombia
Caracas, Venezuela, Venezuela
Activity
Our Move to Panama by cleoh85
Hello!We're Mike and Cynthia. We're arriving in Panama in November of this year. We are hoping to settle in the Boquete area. Mike is from the UK and I'm from the U.S. We'd been living in Australia the past 17 years and are looking forward to ...
@cleoh85 I’m just comparing with developed countries at similar or even cheaper cost of living like Spain, but seems you don’t see the point. Many thanks for spending lot of time on me and deep analysis…Once again; enjoy Panama! Read More
Our Move to Panama by cleoh85
Hello!We're Mike and Cynthia. We're arriving in Panama in November of this year. We are hoping to settle in the Boquete area. Mike is from the UK and I'm from the U.S. We'd been living in Australia the past 17 years and are looking forward to ...
I’m just giving my advise for those that have chance to change their plans, the way you’re defending it seems you already made the mistake, enjoy it! Read More
Relocating to Boquete and bringing my small business by gandalfwz
I am considering relocating to Boquete and possibly bringing my small business with me. My wife and I are very active 70 yr olds still working and enjoying outdoor activities like kayaking. We're exploring the idea of relocating to somewhere with a ...
@gandalfwz there is not modest cost in any place of Panama at all!. As soon as you get any health issue you will face it… Read More
Our Move to Panama by cleoh85
Hello!We're Mike and Cynthia. We're arriving in Panama in November of this year. We are hoping to settle in the Boquete area. Mike is from the UK and I'm from the U.S. We'd been living in Australia the past 17 years and are looking forward to ...
@cleoh85 you still have chance to go back in your plans. Panamá is not a safe country, very expensive and authorities are corrupt.. I lived there 3 years, particularly in Boquete and David… the health system is primitive and amazingly ... Read More
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 ...
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
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 ...
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
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, ...
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
Has anyone dealt with immigration attorney Carlos Perez in Panama City by clddbd007
Just wondering if anyone has used him for immigration purposes.ThanksCheryl
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
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, ...
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
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 ...
@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
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 ...
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
Bad experiences in Panama by spunk
Hi everybody, I post this topic because I would like understand better the cons of this country.
@kristc99 Not even postal codes in Panama!!😖😖😖😖😂😂😂 Read More
Bad experiences in Panama by spunk
Hi everybody, I post this topic because I would like understand better the cons of this country.
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
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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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 ...
Im telling my own experience after years living there in David, Boquete and Bocas del Toro… go and get it by yourselves Read More