Darin&Sally
American looking for information about Panama
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Registration: 22 January 2025
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How to meet expats in Panama by Panama_expat_DRH
I am a retiree considering moving to Panama in the Boquete or Volcan areas. How do I connect with expats already living in the area for help and guidance with the move? I also want to make new friends before I take my first trip to Panama.
We fly into David's Enrique Malek Airport (DAV). It's just 45 minutes from downtown Boquete. - @ddmcghee Thanks for the fast reply. How do you manage that? I've tried to see if I can book flights to other airports around Panama from various online ... Read More
How to meet expats in Panama by Panama_expat_DRH
I am a retiree considering moving to Panama in the Boquete or Volcan areas. How do I connect with expats already living in the area for help and guidance with the move? I also want to make new friends before I take my first trip to Panama.
Lots of talk of Boquete on here (and yes, I'm a big drinker, lol) Housing seems a lot more affordable in the area and we're always seeing places we like around David but I always blow it off because of the commute. Do you fly into PC and then drive ... Read More
Coronado Beach Area by energyparadigmllc
We are looking at the Coronado area as a possible retirement location. We are wondering about the following.Is the beach there swimmable, and as a diver, are there reefs there or nearby to dive? It looks like the real estate for sale in Coronado ...
Hi energyparadigmllcI'm no expert on Coronado but have been there a couple of times and stayed a week last September and looked at some houses as it's on our radar for retirement. Since these boards are pretty inactive, I'll try to answer your ... Read More
Road safety in Panama by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Navigating roads and experiencing traffic in Panama as an expat can be a learning experience. We invite you to share your insights in order to help other expats and soon-to-be expats stay safe on the road in Panama, whether ...
Last February was our first visit to Panama and it was a bucket of cold water thrown in my face right off the bat. We arrived and picked up our car rental right during Friday evening rush hour. I took "the best route" that Google maps suggested ... Read More
Santa Clara neighborhood by sdoyle10
Hi all, I previously owned property in Wava Gorgona. We sold our apartment and are now considering purchasing a home in Santa Clara. Can anyone give feedback regarding living there? I know the beach is wonderful, but I鈥檓 just wondering if ...
@sdoyle10 Hi I don't have any input for your question but we're going to be visiting that area and Playa Blanca next month when we come to stay in Coronado. This will be our 2nd trip as we're looking to move down there upon our retirement in a ... 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 ...
@Mousemcd Thanks for the reply. Last night I saw on a different website that a taxi will take you from the airport to Coronado with an average price of $28. I'll do more research into it but if that's the case, we'll just do that, then maybe rent a ... Read More
Caribbean Somewhere Besides Boccas or Colon by mojeda2447
My husband and I are considering moving to Panama.聽 We hope to visit in the fall of 2024.聽 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.聽 Are they any other ...
Hi new member and I posted in the "new members thread" if you guys want to see what our plans are for now. I do like the sound of things having a Caribbean/island vibe but @mojeda2447 would you care to elaborate on why you wouldn't recommend the ... 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 ...
Hi, just signed up. My wife and I are thinking about retiring in Panama in a couple of years and hope to visit this February. We're open to anything at this point but based on our likes (hot weather, little rain as possible, beaches, close to ... Read More