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@MeanderingMiss
American expat in Panama
Forum posts
13
About me
American
Lives in Churuquita Grande
Speaks english, spanish, gibberish (mostly write)
Registration: 12 May 2011
Activity
Storage facilities by GMantel
Can anyone recommend a storage facility in Panama? Thanks!
are you looking for inside panama city or a particular part of panama? there is one place heading towards the interior call Los Arbolitos (it's just outside La Chorrera on the left hand side of the highway). I have never used them or contacted them ... Read More
Spanish by kfmellis
Hi Everyone, Will be in Panama in Jan. Wanted to get a heads start on learning Spanish in these next three months. Does anyone have any suggestions as to what you think would be the best mehhod? As always, thank you for your help. Kathy
get rosetta stone! or some one on one lessons (i know this option will be much more expensive in the states.) one on one spanish lessons are super cheap when you move here :) Read More
air line ticket by micky123
Is there a way of moving to Panama an arriving with a one way ticket. Thanks Ron
I don't know if I got lucky, but when I moved to Panama all I had booked was a 1 way ticket through American Airlines. When the ticket agent asked how long I was staying in the country and where, I told her with my in-laws for 6 months. I got the ... Read More
Can anyone recommend a bank in Panama? by roseman
Can anyone recommend a good and reliable Panamanian bank for a Panamanian offshore company owned by a Panamanian resident? Many thanks
we opened bank accounts here and weren't asked for any information like that. All of the account information is done by numbers (think like swiss bank account). Even our debit and credit cards don't have names, just numbers. I'm not sure how the IRS ... Read More
Would like to retire in Panama and play golf by bharris345
My wife and I would like to retire in Panama. My wife teaches at a local university and I work as an engineer at a local manufacturing company. We both like traveling, plays, going out at night to local clubs and having fun. I like to play golf and ...
You're definitely going to find one of the communities near Panama City. I believe there are a couple with golf courses or access to them. Outside of Panama City it gets difficult to find all the things to do and golf. You might try Bocas del Toro, ... Read More
2nd home by danbo
We want to spend a week in Panama in April-May to see if there is a place to spend 6 months at a time. Like to be able to walk to beach and walk to small town for shops and food. We are retired and have 2 small dogs. Suggestions and comment much ...
it depends on if you want "americanized" or not. coronado is a little beach town with the things we're used to, the beach is near by, and the scenery is great. it's about an hour and a half from panama city. you can also try bocas del toro, but it's ... Read More
CONFUSION by vinnie62
Can Canadians living in Panama weigh in on this for me pretty please?? I'm getting conflicting info about the maximum time you can stay in Panama. The Panama embassy in my city (Ottawa) clearly told me you don't need any kind of visa or anything ...
visas are good for 180 days, but you can always check with the us embassy in panama to be doubly sure. the hubs and I were only required to have a 1 way ticket purchased and we verified with border personnel that the visas are actually good for 180 ... Read More
tourist visa by pitxi
Hi everybody, i believe the tourist visa is for 180 days now but is it true that can only go on for so long?? Thanks Raquel
the last time the hubs and i crossed the border, we asked the border personnel and they say their isn't a limit. There wasn't a limit with the 90 day tourist visa, so let's hope there isn't actually one with the 180 day visa. you can contact the us ... Read More
business opportunities in Panama ? by pitxi
Hi there, i just joined and i am interested in knowing more about Panama as i am thinking of relocating there. Would you say there is business opportunities?? Is there the lack of something in particular?? Thanks
like scubacher said, there are an endless amount of opportunities. Panama lacks a lot of things that we have in the states. Implementing an idea we already have in the states is easy and there are so many to choose from! the hubs and i have so many ... Read More
Make or break question -- Please Help! by mktimken
The answer to this question will make or break my ability to live in Panama. I will most likely be moving to Panama next year but need to find out the cost of medications. It is make or break info as I can't afford to pay what they cost in the ...
you can email me by visiting my blog site at xpatescape.com . On there I have a few things about our move and information you may find helpful especially if moving with a pet. Living in Panama is interesting and exciting. There are some things you ... Read More
What car to buy by mktimken
We will be moving to Panama in 6 months to a year. We are leaving our old car behind and plan to purchase a new/used car when we arrive. I've heard that there are certain brands to buy as they are much easier to have serviced. Can anyone ...
Most are available in both. Standard seems best given the terrain of inner roads. If you are staying on the Inter-American highway, automatic will be no problem. MM Read More
What car to buy by mktimken
We will be moving to Panama in 6 months to a year. We are leaving our old car behind and plan to purchase a new/used car when we arrive. I've heard that there are certain brands to buy as they are much easier to have serviced. Can anyone ...
Well, you are right to leave your car behind. Shipping cost and taxes would make just about any car not worth sending over here. There are many car brands here. Some not available in the States. Service for you car will depend mostly on where you ... Read More
Make or break question -- Please Help! by mktimken
The answer to this question will make or break my ability to live in Panama. I will most likely be moving to Panama next year but need to find out the cost of medications. It is make or break info as I can't afford to pay what they cost in the ...
Hi there, Hope I'm not too late. The cost of medications here are generally lower, as is most health care cost. What's more is that medicine is offered individually. For example, if you are needing 7 tablets of a certain medicine, then you can buy ... Read More