Do65
Dutch expat in Panama
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20
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About me
Dutch
Lives in Panamá city
Speaks Dutch, English and Spanish
Registration: 04 December 2015
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Just for fun: Food culture in Panama by Diksha
Hello everyone, We all know Panamanian food tastes great. Do you consider yourself a foodie? Share with us your unique food experience as an expat. 1. Name 3 best well-known Panamanian street foods according to you. 2. Which are some unusual ...
Panama is not famous for its cuisine :-) Rice, beans and a piece of meat, fish or chicken. And pasta is considered a salad. The fondas cook a fresh, good and cheap meal but always the same recipe as mentioned above. And then you have the ... Read More
Fruits in Panama by Drock
Hi, After visiting Panama for a few weeks, I did not get too many surprises, including thanks to the information provided on this forum. The country is fine in many aspects. I enjoyed it, but I will be negative here regarding the fruits. I was ...
What you say about the Mercado de abastos in Panama city is almost true. It is huge. But they do have variety. It changes with the season and I've found veggies there that are nowhere to be found in the supermarkets. Kale for example. 1 $ for a ... Read More
Preparing for Panama by garyclarke1962
Does anyone have any suggestions regarding what order things need to be done in order to eventually become a Panamanian passport holder and citizen? I am thinking along the lines of.... 1) Arrive in Panama & see a lawyer 2) Rent or buy a ...
Credicorp, Citibank (when still in Panama ), Banco General and Banismo Read More
Preparing for Panama by garyclarke1962
Does anyone have any suggestions regarding what order things need to be done in order to eventually become a Panamanian passport holder and citizen? I am thinking along the lines of.... 1) Arrive in Panama & see a lawyer 2) Rent or buy a ...
I have been denied to open a bank account before I had a permanent visa. So I lawyer would be my first option. Read More
Changing banks in Panamá by Do65
Hello all I thought I found a good bank which is the Credicorp bank but that was a very wrong thought. It's reliable yes and they won't steal yr money but the service is terrible and since I am having a house built and the money transfers ...
Thank you. And yes,you are right. I switched to Banco General now. Better service and they said the same thing : do the transfer in US$. It's quicker and seems to be cheaper too, although I haven't noticed that part yet ☺ Read More
Buying a home in Panama near the beach and town by Charlie Scribner
I'm interested in buying a home in Panama near the beach and town. Do you want to help me get started? Charlie
Try Majagual. It is near Panama city and close to beach and mountains. Just over the bridge from Panama City. Take the first turn to the right after the bridge from Panama City, drive through the village of Vera Cruz and you get to Majagual. I know ... Read More
Changing banks in Panamá by Do65
Hello all I thought I found a good bank which is the Credicorp bank but that was a very wrong thought. It's reliable yes and they won't steal yr money but the service is terrible and since I am having a house built and the money transfers ...
Thank you all for your advice ! I changed to the Banco General now. Service is much better and they even explain things :-)) Going to make a transfer from Europe today and I'll see hat happens and how long that takes, but at least I have a ... Read More
Are you happy in Panama? by Priscilla
Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in Panama? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before in your ...
It also depends on the people (lawyers) you deal with. I bought a lot 1,5 years ago and got the title within approximately one month. Read More
Changing banks in Panamá by Do65
Hello all I thought I found a good bank which is the Credicorp bank but that was a very wrong thought. It's reliable yes and they won't steal yr money but the service is terrible and since I am having a house built and the money transfers ...
Thank you Kristc and Adriano. What bothered me most was the abcense of information. I could have changed my euros first and then transfer in US dollars. No problem at all. But I think they could and should have informed their clients about the ... Read More
Changing banks in Panamá
Hello all I thought I found a good bank which is the Credicorp bank but that was a very wrong thought. It's reliable yes and they won't steal yr money but the service is terrible and since I am having a house built and the money transfers ... Read More
Customer care in Panama by Priscilla
Hello everyone, The way customer services are handled can greatly affect your views on certain brands, products, companies or stores. As a consumer, it is important to get familiar with local practices regarding client assistance in Panama and ...
Yes ! Absolutely ! Read More
Customer care in Panama by Priscilla
Hello everyone, The way customer services are handled can greatly affect your views on certain brands, products, companies or stores. As a consumer, it is important to get familiar with local practices regarding client assistance in Panama and ...
I stopped treating my grandson on ice cream at the Albrook mall. I takes forever to fill one simple cone with one scoop of ice cream. Last time we did this I made the mistake to order a capuchino for myself. That took even more time. Frustrating ... Read More
denouncia - my ex-lanlord called the immigration by dennis82
Hello, i have a question, my ex-landlord kicked me out i was late with my rent. She said she calls immigration so i cant leave, i dispute that. Is there a way for her to just stop me from going home? I'm on a tourist visa in ...
I guess if you have paid the rent by now there is no reason or law whatsoever to prevent you to travel to wherever you want 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 ...
Exactly !! Read More
Íæż½ã½ãs meetings in Panama City by Do65
Are there places in Panama City where expats meet ?
Thank you. I live close by the Causeway and I will certainly go there to check it out! Read More