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@Javion7322 There are good and bad attorneys in Panama. You will need to hire an attorney to do your pensianado. I have heard good things about Carol González. I think she has an office in David. she might flip back-and-forth between Panama ... Read More

Hi Frank (guessing that is your name). I have never lived in Coronado but have stopped there at the Rey store many times on my way through......and also Pio Pio. I lived several places in Panama 13 years ago when Martinelli was still president. My ... Read More

Everything you posted here is true and more. I could go on for hours myself but the real question is; what is important to each individual. What are the values that each person holds dear in their life. For me, it is Christianity. I also believe ... Read More

I appreciate your thoughtfulness. It seems today that not many people have much consideration for those of us who dislike dogs. Including my own family Read More

Here is some advice. Leave your pets at home or in your car. I am American and my wife is Panamanian. Neither of us like dogs. Frankly we are both sick of people in the US that think they need to take their pets everywhere they go, especially in the ... Read More

It’s always good advice to be prepared. I always take some with me when I visit or am living there . Drugs to prevent malaria differ by country of travel. I just take Chloroquine Phosphate with me. Read More

@Javion7322 https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Panama.html Read More

This travel advisory is likely due to the large escape from LaJoya prison. I believe it was like 174 criminals escaped and are at large still. Most of them being narco-trafficers and gang members of the worst kind. Thanks for the link Bhavna. Read More

I have never had to bring any documents with me except my passport, of course and if you are going to drive, you need to bring your current drivers license. Read More

It’s never a good idea to leave property unattended anywhere. It’s always best to rent it cheap on the condition that the tenants take care of it. If not, then sell it. Panama gov is usually going to side with the Panamanian. You can get ... Read More

I have had good experiences with Cochez. They seem to have things that other companies do not have. If you can not find it there or Do-it Center then you will need to look for a specialty store of which you might find in David or Panama City. ... Read More

@atomusiak I didn’t actually build my house, but I had one built. My mother-in-law hired out all the contractors and it was built the typical Panamanian style. It all depends on what type of house you want and what specifications you are ... Read More

The standard of living and security is probably not much different than what you’re experiencing now. You pay for what you get regardless of where you go in the world. If you’re looking for a cheap paradise, you will not find it. And if ... Read More

I see no one has responded to your post yet. Too bad because I also would like some insight on this topic. As a Person who lives in the United States and lived in Panama for a year, My best guess is that it would probably be around the same price to ... Read More

@Darin&Sally It’s like a huge tranke(traffic jam) and then you drive real slow ( compared to the US ) for about 6 hours. Then you go through a checkpoint when you enter Chiriqui and drive real slow for another 2 hours to David. Then ... Read More