Susanna Perkins
@FutureÍæż½ã½ã
American expat in Panama
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14
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About me
American
Lives in Las Tablas
Registration: 13 April 2009
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Recommendations On Where to Visit/Live by MizzouFan
Hi all, New member here, thanks in advance for reading this and for any help you can provide :). I am looking for recommendations on where to live in Panama. In order to (hopefully) narrow it down, here are some of my qualifications: 1) Has to be ...
I've been here in Las Tablas for almost 2 years now. In general, the Azuero is the safest place in Panama. Violent crime just doesn't happen here. I have the same limitations you do re: internet -- gotta have it to do my work. That pretty much ... Read More
Vehicle transport by CaptainSteve
Does anyone know a good carrier to send my Jeep down and possible cost's? I know that if it looks too expensive, that I could pay a high import tax. It is 6 years old now and has many miles on it. I understand that I really only have 2 choices, ...
Steve, all the people I know who shipped vehicles in say it's not worth it. Even if you're allowed to bring it in duty free you'll still pay the tax, parts will be different and maybe impossible to get, which means you'll need to ship them in from ... Read More
Anchorage in Panama by CaptainSteve
Hello all, I had looked into Boca Chica and Bocas del Toro for moorage. I had decided to stay on the Pacific side and recently have noticed a lot of activity in Las Tablas. When I was there, I never made it that far North. Can anyone shed some ...
Only possible place would be Port Mensabe, next to Playa Uverito just east of Las Tablas. My husband tells me there's a 2-masted boat there now, maybe 60' or more. Or you might have better luck in Pedasi, a little to the south. Read More
Does anyone ever get lonely living abroad? by ToddBlackburn
Just Curious because sometimes I do
Seriously? Did you ever get lonely before you moved to another country? It's a human condition, loneliness, and how you plan and live your life has a lot more to do with it than where you live your life, IMO. Read More
Actual Cost of Living Thoughts? by Joel1949
We know that the cost of living in Panama is a lot less than in the U.S. but we'd like to be able to have an idea of what real, actual people pay for things like electricity, water, TV, Internet etc....does anyone have info on that or are they those ...
Here's what it costs us to live in Las Tablas, Panama, and an explanation of what's included. http://futureexpats.com/las-tablas-panama-cost-of-living Hope you find it helpful. 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 ...
If she wants to teach, there are other visas she could get. There's no law that says you both have to be pensionados. My husband and I are facing the same situation. Read More
From the horseÂ’s mouthÂ… Íæż½ã½ãs living in Panama by SandyDreams
Hi, We are planning an exploratory trip to Panama in the fall with the intention of retiring there next year. There is just too much info on the net and a lot of it appears either sugar-coated or contradictory. I am looking for real people who ...
Heather, you're definitely going to find more in the way of organic fruits and veg in Chiriqui Province. I have no idea about the alt. medicine practitioners you're looking for, but suspect you'll also find those where there's a greater ... Read More
From the horseÂ’s mouthÂ… Íæż½ã½ãs living in Panama by SandyDreams
Hi, We are planning an exploratory trip to Panama in the fall with the intention of retiring there next year. There is just too much info on the net and a lot of it appears either sugar-coated or contradictory. I am looking for real people who ...
Hi Heather and Dan, I just saw your post. I came to Las Tablas two months ago. Within a couple of weeks I had found a furnished house to rent, and my husband and our 3 dogs came down in April. We're still finding our feet, but liking it very much ... Read More
Formalities to bring your pet in Panama by Julien
Hi all, What are the formalities and paperwork required to bring your pet in Panama? How long do formalities & paperwork usually take in Panama? What are the relevant authorities to contact? Which vaccines are compulsory? Do your pets ...
There are plenty of formalities, but if you fill out all your paperwork correctly and do all the right steps your pet will be released to you right away for a 30-day "in-house" quarantine. The place to start looking for the information is Panama's ... Read More
Visiting Panama -- need advice by FutureÍæż½ã½ã
Hi, my husband and I are visiting Panama in April, to see whether it's where we want to move. We're on a tight budget, so we're looking at areas outside Panama City. We'll spend a few days in David and Las Tablas -- any other suggestions for places ...
invader, don't know what your beef is with Panama. Perhaps it's your nightmare but someone else's dream. . . in any case, whatever the pros and cons of any particular location are, it only makes sense to at least visit before you decide to pull up ... Read More
Visiting Panama -- need advice by FutureÍæż½ã½ã
Hi, my husband and I are visiting Panama in April, to see whether it's where we want to move. We're on a tight budget, so we're looking at areas outside Panama City. We'll spend a few days in David and Las Tablas -- any other suggestions for places ...
Always good advice, drhank. That's why we plan to rent for months before we even consider buying. Read More
Visiting Panama -- need advice by FutureÍæż½ã½ã
Hi, my husband and I are visiting Panama in April, to see whether it's where we want to move. We're on a tight budget, so we're looking at areas outside Panama City. We'll spend a few days in David and Las Tablas -- any other suggestions for places ...
Thanks, elias! Read More
Visiting Panama -- need advice
Hi, my husband and I are visiting Panama in April, to see whether it's where we want to move. We're on a tight budget, so we're looking at areas outside Panama City. We'll spend a few days in David and Las Tablas -- any other suggestions for places ... Read More