Mikkel Moller
@Sunnymikkel
American expat in Panama
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94
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About me
American
Lives in Pedasi
Speaks English, Un Poco Espanol
Registration: 28 November 2012
Coming to Panama for the first time to check out the areas to move by pathsl
Hello,I'm leaving next week to come to Panama for the first time, to check out the different properties there. I'll be in Panama next week on January 9, 2024 for 2 weeks, looking to possible relocate there.I'm looking for a 2 & 2. I'm retired ...
@pathsl Check out the Azuero, the closest thing to California Beach Vibe without the expense. We have lived here for ten years, came from California, and and will NEVER return. Read More
Dental Implant Dentures by Paul Bruner
Hi,First, thank you for having my wife and I in this group.We are planning to move to Panama in March 2024.One point of interest is knowing some dental costs.Rough costs are great considering everyone is a little different.I will be seeking a ...
If you want to pay SIGNIFICANTLY less than $22,000, go to Columbia, same exact materials are generally 50-70 Percent less in Columbia. The dentists in Columbia are as well qualified as those in Panama. Read More
Snake Bite Preparedness for Hiking in Rainforests near Boquete by kathleentitus
I am wondering if one can be prepared for snake bites by carrying a snake bite anti-venom kit? I just read an article online at *** about snake bites as a "serious public health problem" - with Panama having the highest incidences. It sounds like ...
Every Panamanian SS Hos[ital Clinic has Anti-Venom. If they do not have enough, they will have more brought in by Helicopter from the lab in Costa Rica. All at no cost to you. There is no commercially available anti-venom kit that you can buy that ... Read More
Cost of living by Burnburn
Good evening. My name is Al, I am a Canadian ling in the Toronto area. What is the average monthly cost to live in the suburbs there including housing. Thank you in advance, looking forward to your response .
@Burnburn Depends on where you are living and what lifestyle you will want. Could be $4,000 in Panama City or it could be $1500 living Panamanian-style in a remote village! Need to define what you truly want. Read More
medical cannabis by Steven222
Hi everybody.. my question is I belong to medical cannabis program in the states and was wondering if anybody can help to get approved in Panama ? thanks
Cloud Forest Botanical has CBD products, lo siento, and no THC products. THC is still Illegal until the "Government" publishes the rules governing "Medical THC Sales." Read More
Introduction by Dan Miller95
Hello, My name is Daniel and my partner & I just moved to Bocas Del Toro early November. We have purchased a small B&B on Bastimentos. Trying to learn how to do things the local way has been refreshing & quite a challenge. One of ...
Get a MagicJack phone system. You can keep your USA Number and pay significantly less than what you pay now. We have our California number with MagicJack from 15 years ago and have had it in Panama for the 9 years we have lived here. 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 ...
Hola Are you still renting the pontoon boat? Please do let me know when you sell the business so that I can come to fish. Gracias, Mikkel Moller Read More
Any advice or facts I should know before moving to Panama by INDY6273
Hello everyone, I am considering moving to Panama next year. I am a single American male. I expect to work while there as a English Teacher. Is there any advice or facts I should know
If you decide to ride your Bike to Panama take out a LARGE Life insurance Policy and make sure your will is in order, carry several thousand dollars for bribes and think up places to hide it. Get lots of tattoos so you look like a gang banger. Read More
Retirement in Boquete or ??? by dunnperformance
Flying in to Panama on March 2,2021 Would like to visit a few coastal towns along the way to Boquete. Any suggestions on a nice coastal town between Panama City and Boquete. Preferably would like to find some expats as we are doing our research for ...
Check out Pedasi: www .ourthirdlifepedasi. com - Take out the spaces. My wife started this blog before we moved to Panama in August 2013. Read More
Ready to retire by dunnperformance
My wife and I are considering Panama for our retirement. As the US gets more and more divided, we are just tired of all the division and would like to settle down where people are just people. I've read many good things and some bad about ...
For more about life in Panama check out my wife's blog that she began before we moved in August 2013. ourthirdlifepedasi.com For more on the various places expats live in Panama: Retire In Panama Tours Oscar Peña and Rod ... Read More
COVID-19 and expatriation in Panama by Loïc
Hello everybody, The COVID-19 crisis inevitably impacts Panama, between closed airports or periods of containment in some cities or even the entire country . We would like to hear from you during this unusual period, to find out what the ...
Hola If you are interested in Pedasi, you should be reading my wife's blog that she started before we moved to Pedasi, 7 years ago. www.ourthirdlifepedasi.com Buena Suerte! Read More
V.A. is there a Va hospital in panama? by scotney3
I am a vetern,I get my health care from them,?????? What information do you have on this?
There is no direct VA hospital in Panama for USA Veterans. There is an organization that can do some things if you have been treated for that item in the USA. They will also supply meds directly in Panama if you have a disability rating of 60 or ... Read More
Why we really left Boquete... by AuntieFlo
It's my turn to write about what happened. It is helping me to deal with the anger and the loss. We had such high hopes when we came to Panama. We wanted to live simpler, lower-cost lives. We also hoped to build something here, something that would ...
For more info on Panama check out my wife's blog that she started before we moved to Panama 7 years ago. Read More
First impressions after moving to Panama by Diksha
Hello everyone, You probably have vivid memories of your first weeks as an expat in Panama. Indeed, moving to a new country is a milestone in someone’s life. Today, we invite you to share with the community how you experienced your first ...
First impression are well cataloged in my wife's blog that she started before we moved to Pedasi, seven years ago. ourthirdlifepedasi.com Read More
Drive to Panama from US by Books&Wine
I've not seen this topic discussed. Has anyone ever driven to Panama from the US? We are retiring to Boquete in August and had always assumed we would fly and arrive with our 4 suitcases to begin our adventure. Looking at a map, I began to ...
Buena Suerte! You will need it, with all the gangs in several of the countries you are passing through! Read More
EXPAT CONSULTANT NEEDED by Gkaustin
Hey guys/gals, I am considering moving to Panama and have had great results in the past, working with consultants /attorneys /advisors on tax and other moving related matters that go with moving to a new country. Clearly alot of you offer your ...
Oscar Peña Sanchez *** *** *** Retire In Panama Tours Oscar Peña and Rod Larrivee *** *** Read More
House sitting by GinnyP
Hello everybody My husband and I are planning a trip down to Panama in January thru part of February We were wondering if anyone needed a house sitter for a few weeks? The plan is to arrive on Jan 16th or January 17th. We are planning on being ...
Hola Six years ago we were going to do the same thing and then we said, Why sit in a room while people try to sell us things! Why not go out and find out for ourselves, so we did, we rented a car and explored Panama for 2 weeks for less than what it ... Read More
We are making our first trip in June by lulu fowler
Hi, we are just starting to look into where we can retire. we are considering Panama and Ecuador, and maybe Mexico. We are making our first trip in June. I think we are going to Panama first. I would like the Caribbean side but worried about the ...
You can make your own tour, we did in 2013. Especially now with WAZE. Be sure to have a "Smartphone." and when you get to Panama, buy a local phone company chip so that you can get around easily. *** Read More
home invasions and other dangers - plus... sheep by Ramouz
Hi guys, We've been looking at both Portugal and Panama as we want to leave Canada. We visited Panama for 2 weeks and liked it a bit. Made 2 friends. My wife is from Guatemala and I already lived there for 4 years so we know how the area ...
Hola Ramouz Kidnappings are not common in Panama as they are in other Latin American counties, in fact, I have never heard of any Tourist or Expat being kidnapped in Panama. We walk home from various venues in Pedasi, where we have lived since ... Read More
Vehicle importation by santiago arguelles
Can you bring your vehicle to panama
You certainly may, BUT, 9 out of 10 that did wish they had not! Read More
home invasions and other dangers - plus... sheep by Ramouz
Hi guys, We've been looking at both Portugal and Panama as we want to leave Canada. We visited Panama for 2 weeks and liked it a bit. Made 2 friends. My wife is from Guatemala and I already lived there for 4 years so we know how the area ...
Only the areas where People with money are retiring like Boquete and Coronado have had serious crime problems. The Azuero Peninsula has almost no crime in the latest government survey. Come visit Chitre, Las Tablas and the fabulous beach community ... Read More
Dentistry and costs by GinnyP
Can y’all tell me about the costs and about the dentist down in Panama? I need a few inplants and was wondering about the doctors and the costs per implant I’ve heard about the costs from Mexico and Costa Rica, But I’d like to ...
Implants are even less expensive in Columbia. Be sure to get referrals for Dentists in Panama or Columbia. I have seen several complaints about the dentists in Panama concerning major procedures like implants. Medical trades in Panama do not require ... Read More
What can or can’t you bring into Panama by GinnyP
We are planning on moving down there. But where can I find a list (in English) that tells us what we can and can’t bring into the country from the USA? I’ve checked the links from the expat pages, and when I click them, they are in ...
Google Translate or iTranslate is your friend! Read More
Long term car rental or buy a car? by Lauke
Hi, I would like to know your opinion if it is better to either rent or buy a car when we need it for about 10 weeks. Renting is relatively expensive so I was wondering if it can be a good option to buy a used car and try to sell it later. We are ...
Lo Siento, but we do not believe you need a 4 WD car. We went through 3 of them in 5 years, before giving up and buying a 2 WD. Used cars fall into 3 categories in our opinion. Anything at $5,000 or less is going to be a money pit. Anything between ... Read More
Moving from Boquete to USA Need mover/container etc...
Brent Snedeker Moves within Panama or for International Shipping. 507 6762 2914 bbmovingservice@gmail Read More
MINSA Holding Back VA Medications by Crynwolf
Looking for advice and if this situation has happened to anyone else. My wife and I have our VA medications set to Bocas through MBE without ever a problem. My wife ordered some lotion from Body Works, since there is no Body Works close to us in ...
Use someone other than MBE to bring in your meds. I stopped using MBE and have no problem. PM me at *** for more info. Read More
Single Lady retiring to Panama by PattiH
Hi, All New to this blog and looking for information. Are there any other Single ladies looking to retire to Panama? From all I've read I realize this most likely a huge minority. However, If I'm doing it I have to believe there are others.. ...
For the unvarnished truth about Panama check out Connie's blog at www. ourthirdlifepedasi .com, take out the spaces. For the best map of Panama and stunning hand illustrated Panamanian Nature Guides of the flora, fauna and fish of Panama, check ... Read More
Rio Mar to Pedasi by bus ! by tiller
Hello ! I´m seeking info. on how to travel from Rio Mar (just west of Coronado) to Pedasi by bus. Are buses going west marked ´Predasi´? How long is the ride and approx, fare price per person ? We wish to stay overnight, can anyone ...
Hola It is two or three buses to Pedasi. Try for a Panama to Las Tablas bus from Rio Mar. If no Las Tablas bus take the Panama to Chitre bus. Then take a Las Tablas bus from Chitre. You can catch the bus on the Pan American Highway. Just look for ... Read More
Zika Virus
The Zika virus has had minimal effect in PC or Panama in general. Most cases have been in the three comarcas indígenas. If you are concerned, you might want to obtain the new all natural Zap Strapz with their 1.5 meter cocoon of protection ... Read More
what Chitre is like? by Rod L
Would like to know what Chitre is like if there are any expats on this site that live there, what is the climate like what are the beaches like what is Chitre like in general good and the bad please!
Large mainly Panamanian town, not near beach. Lots of traffic, good shopping, some decent restaurants. Check out Pedasi for a more beaches, yet close to Chitre. Read More
Looking for a personal Driver for our December 2016 tour of Panama by rmlexpat
Hi, this is RML Expat. My wife and I are coming to Panama, arriving December 14th 2016. We are hoping ot connect with a personal driver who can help us discover Panama during our 23 day stay there. We did a similar trip in December 2015 to Ecuador ...
Hola First, Panama is more expensive than Ecuador, so a driver is going to be more expensive. That, being said, I can wholeheartedly recommend Luis Arce. Luis speaks good English, knows more about Panama than most people wish they knew and has a ... Read More
Drive to Panama from US by Books&Wine
I've not seen this topic discussed. Has anyone ever driven to Panama from the US? We are retiring to Boquete in August and had always assumed we would fly and arrive with our 4 suitcases to begin our adventure. Looking at a map, I began to ...
Hola Some people have absolutely no problems and others get robbed blind, including their car before they are out of Mexico. There are the visas, car registration when you cross each border. These are counties, not states like driving in the U.S. Be ... Read More
FATCA Law
No bank accounts in Panama. It is not necessary to have a Panamanian bank account, We just use the U.S. Bank ATM cards to get cash and the U.S. Credit and Debit cards to purchase what we want at places where they take the cards, which everyone but ... Read More
Trash in Panama by brownsand
Hello, My name is Sandra. I am thinking about retiring to Panama but, I keep reading about garbage in Panama. It seems to be a problem. I would like to know the truth about this---is there any place in the country where garbage is not a problem? Are ...
I don't know what horror stories you have read, but in most cases it is no worse than many areas in BIG city USA or Canada. Sure there are pockets of this occurring, but it is not to the level you may think. We live in Pedasi on the Azuero Coast ... Read More
Money
We only have bank accounts in the U.S. The best deal going is Charles Schwab. They rebate 100% of all ATM charges, charge no fees for their account and we have checking, savings and a debit card to use with ATM's. We have one SS check deposited ... Read More
Watching US tv and movies in Panama by kprobo
I'm tech challenged and want to keep it simple.. We're moving to Panama and wonder what prep I need to do?
We bought a "Router VPN" from a company called Witopia. You will find them at: https://www.witopia.net/products/ Witopia has excellent customer service. There are many ways to do things in Panama, but for us this was the easiest way to ... Read More
Moving with children....
There are many young families in the Azuero Peninsula area from Pedasi to Canas. Post your same question on the Facebook Group - "The Pedasi Post" and see what answers you get. We have lived in Pedasi for all most 3 years and there are ... Read More
FBI report for VISA by Books&Wine
My husband and I had our fingerprints done and mailed them off for the FBI report yesterday (1/17/16). The deputy spent at least 20 min w me trying to get good fingerprints. She tried many times digitally, then inked me but said, "I can almost ...
I had my fingerprints rejected 3 times. Finally had them scanned as for electronic forwarding and then printed on FBI card. There are people called Chandlers on the FBI website that can get your FBI fingerprint approval in 1-2 days vrs the 13 weeks. ... Read More
V.A. is there a Va hospital in panama? by scotney3
I am a vetern,I get my health care from them,?????? What information do you have on this?
There is NO VA coverage or hospitals in Panama. There is an organization that has been trying to get the VA to work with them, but that has been going on for more than 5 years and so far nothing. I do get my prescriptions through the VA by mail. ... Read More
Buying computers, printer, phone in Panama? by yvespanama
I'm a newbie and I'm moving to Panama October 1st, 2016. I may have more questions as time goes on but for now, I don't know if I should buy my new laptop, printer and I-Phone here in the USA or are prices really great in Panama? Any ...
IMHO - Buy them in the USA, especially if you want to be sure to get the English keyboard. You can buy an iPhone at Apple that is unlocked and has no contract, then buy a SIM card when you get to Panama. The best phone service in Panama is the best ... Read More
Ex-pats in Pedasi?
Welcome to Pedasi! We would be happy to talk to you, but why don't you stop by our home so you can see how someone lives in the heart of the village with all Panamanian neighbors. Give us a shout out after you arrive and we will give you ... Read More
Driver's License by bwadetx
Hola! We have now lived in Panama for 3 months and our Texas license is no longer valid to drive on. What is the process for obtaining a driver's license? Must we once again go to the City and wait in lines and spend days as we did obtaining our ...
Call or email Luis Arce, +507 6536-1179, luistaxi777@yahoo.com He is a driver with his own A/C van, but knows everything and everyone in Panama. He got us our driver’s license in less than 3 hours. He will drive you from place to place as it ... Read More
Import duty on 20 ft container of household goods and tools? by terriegym
hi could anyone give me a rough idea of how much import duty they have paid on containers. i would have a 20ft container holding household goods and tools, nothing that is new. thanks in advance
Because they have been doing this for years and know the difference between used and new. Read More
Is Panama a Retirement Utopia or a Retirement Dystopia? by PacificaMaryAnn
According to the so called "experts" Panama is a Retirement Paradise. "Save your Retirement!" or 'Live Cheaper in Panama!' The ads go on and on with come to Panama headlines that will save your retirement. For some ...
Check out - www.ourthirdlifepedasi.com Read More
Getting around in Panama by Beverley16
What is the best way to get from Panama to David? Is there a train? By bus how much does it cost and how long does it take? Thanks
There is only one train in Panama and it goes to Colon. The best way to get from PC to David is by bus. They are large and very comfortable, but they do turn the A/C up and so they are very cold, have a sweater or sweatshirt avaiable. Depending on ... Read More
Ups or International Shipping?
Put the items on a pallet, shrink wrap and strap the items, then ship the pallet via common freight carrier to Delvi in Miami. Contact Delvi for their information and what you need to get them, they are the shipping arm for the Riba Smith Grocery ... Read More
First visit to Panama by licinius
Hey guys I'm on a mini tour at the moment searching for my retirement home, next up on the list is Panama :D To save me trawling around or driving for miles can somebody advise a good area to live please? I enjoy a social life (aka few drinks ...
You have perfectly described Pedasi. Small beach village of 2,000 with enough expats beyond their teenage years to be friendly. 3 great beaches within 5 minutes of anyplace in town, one big and several smaller grocery stores, Las Tablas - 30 minutes ... Read More
Business Venture Research: Local Foods/ Organic Foods by Kalu Yala
Greetings, I am looking in to setting up a presence in the produce market in the organic and/or locally grown ("Own Brands"). But as a novice in dealing with the websites here (meaning I end up looking up companies or government websites ...
There are some Expats that want Organic, most Panamanians (99.9%) would not pay the price for Organic. There is a guy by the name of Chris, that sells an "Organic" box delivered to your home in PC. Not doing great, selling some. Your ... Read More
Business Venture Research: Local Foods/ Organic Foods by Kalu Yala
Greetings, I am looking in to setting up a presence in the produce market in the organic and/or locally grown ("Own Brands"). But as a novice in dealing with the websites here (meaning I end up looking up companies or government websites ...
There is NO agency in Panama to certify that a Finca is Organic as there is in many other countries. You could do locally grown, but many "local" farmers use a LOT of pesticides and other chemicals. The cabbage growers actually spray the ... Read More
New members of the Panama forum, introduce yourself here 2nd quarter of 2015 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Panama forum? Dont 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 ...
Hola Steve My Biz Partner, Tim Rhodes, are starting a new website, expatimports.com, and a new blog, PedasiPundit.com. ExpatImports will have items of interest to tourist and expats and will include the maps and field guides presently at ... Read More
Cell phones - buy in Panama or bring one from US? by bwadetx
Hola! My husband and I will be relocating to Panama this September and I have a quick question regarding smart phones: -we are up for an upgrade with AT&T and could get a reasonably priced smart phone ( before we drop them! I realize this ...
If you are up for an upgrade and do not have to sign up for another contract, then do it, especially if they will let you have an unlocked phone. If you have to sign up for an additional contract, then no, because ATT is not available in Panama. ... Read More
Car Rental and Driving in Panama by Fuerza_68
I am trying to get a final definitive answer on the situation on car rentals in Panama. I have read so many conflicting stories about whether or not it is "law" or "mandatory" to purchase the insurances that the rental company ...
From personal experience, all you have to have is the Liability insurance, since you have documentation of your CC coverage. Be aware, that if something does happen that you need to have your CC coverage phone number handy and call them ... Read More
Bringing my car with me to Panama? by SmartOldLady
I would like to bring my Jeep Liberty with me when I move to Panama, but do not seem to be able to get any information about this. I am in the U.S. Have any of you brought your own car in? What does it cost? What happens? Mine is a 2006 with only ...
99% of those that import their car, regret it. First, no parts for U.S. cars, everything has to be brought in from the U. S. and that costs a lot, especially if it is a heavy part. Mechanics here charge more to work on a U.S. car, they are not use ... Read More
Another visa question by LeftClique
Hello, We're from the USA and considering retiring in Panama, but having trouble finding out exactly what the pensionado visa requirements are. I searched this forum, but the comments are old and incomplete. My Social Security check will be ...
You say, we will have rental income, does the other person on the we have any SS. NO rental or investment income will count unless it is an annuity good for many years, like 20 plus. You could still come and end up as a perpetual tourist, making ... Read More
Panama City expert
Contact Luis Arce, he has been our driver and also has been the driver for many of our friends in Panama City. He has an A/C van with lots of room. Luis lived and worked in the New York City Hotel industry for many years before returning to Panama, ... Read More
coming to Panama, suggestions please by komatta
I know some of this has been covered in other posts, but I would still like to post about my own situation. I will be coming to Panama for about 3 weeks with my wife. We are traveling, with an eye towards possible places to live in a year or so. ...
Pedasi, on the Azuero peninsula has several nice swimming beaches and Isla Iguana just a short boat ride from Playa Arenal has great snorkeling. Playa Arenal, Playa La Garita and even Playa Vanao, a great surfing beach is good for swimming. In ... Read More
moving permanently to panama city by tommychronopoulos
Hi everyone. Im looking to move to panama from toronto canada. Im coming down this summer to check the hype our for myself but would love some input from other people. I was wondering about the automotive business. In canada I own a autobody shop ...
Other than in Panama City, most automotive work is done by Panamanians just like you describe, on the spot or in their homes. Labor rates here are not even close to what you might get in Canada. Most trades work for $15-$20 per day, so do not expect ... Read More
Taxi from airport to Casco Viejo
We have been using Luis Arce as our driver and tour guide for quite some time. He is Excellent and has a van. When we first arrived in Panama we had 4 large suitcases, 2 carryon bags, 1 very large backpack, 1 normal backpack. After a week in Panama, ... Read More
Looking to Move to Panama by CaliDevil71
Hi my name is Joey and after much research I am looking at Panama as my top destination to move permanently in the next 8-10 years. The reason that I am waiting this long is so that I may be able to save some cash and become debt free by the time I ...
If you speak Panamanian Spanish (it has many words that are local meaning) as rapidly as a Panamanian, have many weeks to waste sitting in Migracion, know where the various places are that you must go to get the various documents notarized, plus so ... Read More
Internet Stability and other questions by Miikuli
My husband and I are planning to relocate to Panama from Nicaragua. Due to my husband's work (online), the most important aspect of life in Panama for us, is how stable internet is. We're looking into settling (renting) somewhere around east side of ...
It will work with a hotspot if you plug the Magic Jack into a computer. The Magic Jack has to have a hard connection to the Internet. The newest version really works best directly plugged into a router. But, that being said, when we first arrived in ... Read More
Internet Stability and other questions by Miikuli
My husband and I are planning to relocate to Panama from Nicaragua. Due to my husband's work (online), the most important aspect of life in Panama for us, is how stable internet is. We're looking into settling (renting) somewhere around east side of ...
Hola We have now been living in Pedasi, the top Beach pueblo on the Eastern Azuero coast, for 4 months. We first had a Claro Hotspot and that was reasonable, but was Wi-Fi only and had to be recharged every 3-4 hours. We now have Cable & Wireless ... Read More
Advice on Car Rentals by Rox262
We are planning our first trip to Panama in February 2014. We have purchased our round trip air from Tampa to Panama City from Feb 11 - 23. I have read all horror stories about car rental. We plan on exploring areas from Panama City to David and in ...
Hola Rocco & Valerie We did exactly this in January of this year and then moved here in August. We rented a car from Hertz, using our Hertz Gold club membership. You can sign up for a gold club membership online. The reason for using the gold club ... Read More
newbie cuple by 4gearolds
we are a 60s married couple retired in ohio I travelled extensively in the military but my wife has never lived outside the US. We winter in Florida and are exploring a 2 month stay in Panama to see if she could make the adjustment. We want honest ...
Take a look at mcmoller.wordpress.com This is my wife, Connie's Blog, and if you go back and start with the first one, you will see how we came to the decision to move to Pedasi, Panama this past August 1. If you have any specific questions, you are ... Read More
Retiring end of summer 2014 by B&J abroad
Hi new to the site but are moving to panama or costa rica end of summer 2014. Would love to be by the beach on the Pacific side. And looking to rent at least a furnished 2 bed house. Thanks Bud :)
Hola Bud I highly encourage you to visit first, before you sell everything and move. If you want more info on how we did what you are proposing to do, go to mcmoller.wordpress.com, this is a blog that my wife Connie is writing about our "adventure." ... Read More
Retiring end of summer 2014 by B&J abroad
Hi new to the site but are moving to panama or costa rica end of summer 2014. Would love to be by the beach on the Pacific side. And looking to rent at least a furnished 2 bed house. Thanks Bud :)
THE place is the Azuro Peninsula, with Pedasi being the home base. From Pedasi you your choices include many beaches, fishing, Isla Iguana and more. There are many options for home rentals from $500 to $5,000 per month. Come visit and you will fall ... Read More
Need some ideas by Janob
My husband will be retiring in about six months. We have never been to Panama but have been reading wonderful things about the country, great place to retire. Writing to ask for ideas of best beach location for a retiree. Want to come explore the ...
Have you been to Venao, or Arenal or El Torro Beaches on the Azuro Peninsula. Personally never had a power outage, never been the victim of crime or heard of anyone in the village that has been, what substandard construction, all the house where we ... Read More
Need some ideas by Janob
My husband will be retiring in about six months. We have never been to Panama but have been reading wonderful things about the country, great place to retire. Writing to ask for ideas of best beach location for a retiree. Want to come explore the ...
Sorry, but I disagree with SawMan. Panama is NOT a Third World country, I have been to several Third World countries. Possibly Second World, but Panama has significantly more infrastructure than any Third World country. There are white sand beaches ... Read More
Reputable car dealer by Rick2544
Can anyone tell me the name of a reputable car dealer in or near Panama City, David or Boquete? My wife and I are currently in Boquete but are returning to the States for a week in July and we want to purchase a good used car when we return in mid ...
And how do you plan to drive down, through Mexico and then Central America. Do you plan on getting all the permits for the dogs for every country that you are going to pass through. They all have different requirements for animal importation. Plus, ... Read More
Reputable car dealer by Rick2544
Can anyone tell me the name of a reputable car dealer in or near Panama City, David or Boquete? My wife and I are currently in Boquete but are returning to the States for a week in July and we want to purchase a good used car when we return in mid ...
You should contact Keith Woolford, Phone 507 6513-9217, email keithwoolford @ gmail.com (remove the spaces.) He is in Boquete and is known as the "Car Guy." Yes, he charges a fee, but will save you that fee many times over in that he knows cars, he ... Read More
Newbie making an introduction by islandgirl62
Just wanted to say hello and thanks so much for the information I have been able to compile from all of you willing to share your story! My husband and I will be coming to Panama for a little over 3 weeks in June/July to seriously look at ...
Greetings We will be retiring to Pedasi in August so will not be there when you are. However, we would highly recommend you check out hostaldonamaria.com. We have stayed there both times we visited Pedasi and Donna Marie is great. Nice rooms, good ... Read More
Leaving in Pedasi by boggie
Does anyone know something about leaving in Pelosi? I'm Canadian and we, my wife and me, would like to spent 3 to 4 month from January trough April in Panama, more precisely in Pelosi.
We are moving to Pedasi on August 1 and have already rented a house. We rented from Christine Small, her email is xtine0311 @ yahoo.com, just drop the spaces. She and her husband have lived in Pedasi for over 2 years. We met them on our first trip ... Read More
Leaving in Pedasi by boggie
Does anyone know something about leaving in Pelosi? I'm Canadian and we, my wife and me, would like to spent 3 to 4 month from January trough April in Panama, more precisely in Pelosi.
If you mean Pedasi, then I will be glad to give you more information. Have not heard of Pelosi. Read More
Trip #2 Panama
If you have not been to Pedasi before, be sure to eat at Pasta y Vino, make reservations, as they only take a limited number of diners each evening. Also do not miss Yeli Dulceria, best desserts ever. For a great seafood lunch or dinner try Isla ... Read More
Panama by cccoger
I am getting so confused while doing research about retiring in Panama. I read that it is a wonderful place to retire and then I read about negative things such as homes being broken into etc. My husband and I have been researching places to retire ...
Hi cccoger We are in Auburn and have been researching Panama for 3 years. Made 2 trips to Panama, last one this January and we rented a house while there. Will be moving in August. We picked a small village of 2,000 people 5 hours from Panama City ... Read More
Condo rentals in or near Panama City by Nodyesdog
I just posted a thread in my blog. I'm looking to retired in Panama as a tourist or whatever status is easier. I'm not real sure how this Works and maybe some suggestions would help me. I'm single and will be coming alone. I'm looking to renting ...
Yes, at this time it is the only one, although they are building a new airport at Rio Hato. Read More
Condo rentals in or near Panama City by Nodyesdog
I just posted a thread in my blog. I'm looking to retired in Panama as a tourist or whatever status is easier. I'm not real sure how this Works and maybe some suggestions would help me. I'm single and will be coming alone. I'm looking to renting ...
If you truly want to be in a relaxed area, then consider Pedasi Panama. It is a small village of about 2,000, 2 km off the beach about 4 and one half hours from Panama City, one hour west of Chitre, 30 minutes west of Las Tablas. We have been ... Read More
Pensionado visa and spouse working by raptorfan
I will be a retired teacher shortly from Canada and we are thinking of making the move to Panama, possibly the David area. I will be receiving $3500 per month for my pension. I understand that I can not be an employee under the Pensionado visa. Can ...
Please be aware that there is a new requirement for U.S Citizens wanting a Pensionado Visa. That is that they must obtain an FBI Background Check. I do not know if they have instituted a similar requirement for Canadians, but you would be wise to ... Read More