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 is.
However, we heard that there were some home invasions with violence in the past so we're wondering if it's still happening in Panama.
We were about to go to embassy of Portugal to apply to go to Portugal but I read that sadly there have been the same in Portugal so this makes us very frustrated. I don't think any place is "safe" anymore.
We prefer Portugal as an option, to be honest, but Panama is easier to get to with less paperwork to do. It may end up being a blessing in disguise, though unsure.
Those of you who live there, have you been hearing about home invasions? thefts? murders (not among gangs but targeting innocents)?
Also, do you guys notice loud music around you after 10PM or throughout the day? Latin American style with no consideration for neighbors?
The reason we prefer Portugal is that houses and land are super cheap and you can have lots of animals for cheap. I want sheep and other animals and fruit trees. Do you know if that's possible in Panama or are houses to close to one another?
Thank you!