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If you are moving to the David/Boquete area, I'd advise you to get an attorney in that area. Years ago, the only competent lawyers were in PC but that's no longer true. We use an excellent one in Boquete who helped us with Temp and ... Read More

You will not want to participate in the SS health care here except for maybe a flu shot. It provides basic coverage but as an expat, you would be using valuable resources that are set aside for the Panamanian people, not non-citizens. This ... Read More

Susan gave excellent advice. If you decide to do it now anyway, find yourself a local attorney. Ask other gringos who the have recently done this. Your attorney will tell you exactly what you need and get you a multi-entry visa. It takes about ... Read More

Investigators: "Why do you rob banks?" Willie Sutton: "Because that's where the money is." Property crime is increasing everywhere and the best you can do is make yourself less of a target We have bars and cameras and we ... Read More

Get a new, unlocked phone on Ebay for about $300. It does not have to have to be the most current edition (I have a Iphone 4) Make sure it is unlocked. Then you can sign up for whatever service you want. I have Cable & Wireless - 2+ hrs ... Read More

1. Begin learning Spanish. A little bit goes a long way. 2. Rent a least a year before buying. 3. Be prepared to adapt to a new and very different environment - rainy season, windy season, insects, internet interruptions, local foods, different ... Read More

My husband and I both grew up in Hialeah and graduated from Hialeah High. IM me and I will give you my phone number so you can call us once you get here. Let me know if you have any questions - you probably have thousands. Read More

We are former teachers from Broward (originally from Hialeah) and retired in Boquete. There are quite a few families with school-age children here. It seems that there are several options for them. Panamanian schools, the American School, ... Read More

I understand that gun laws here recently changed. It makes it extremely difficult to import and/or get a permit. There's a long waiting period and they are also very expensive. Talk to an attorney here to get the latest info. Most people do not ... Read More

Your trip sounds like one of our first trips (minus the big pothole problem) We priced everything. Once here, we found that there are only a few things that you can't get here in Boquete/David. Good quality sheets, linens and towels top the list. ... Read More

If you decide to move to Panama City or Coronado, your kids won't see a lot of differences in themselves and the Panamanian kids. It is very much like the States/Canada with many activities. If you choose a country location like David, Boquete, ... Read More

Your question is a good one. Many people ask, "Do you have internet?" and the answer is generally "yes". BUT, it's the speed that counts. We made sure that we have CableOnda in Boquete. It is not available in many places away from towns. We ... Read More

There is no "best" airport. There is the David Airport that services Air Panama. To get from David airport to Boquete you have a few ways. 1. Cab will run you $30-50 2. cab to the David bus station $3-5 and take the Boquete (school bus) for ... Read More

Hugo & Cyd Sounds like you have a good grasp of reality here in Panama. Look forward to meeting you when you find your way to our little village. Cindy Read More

It is so unfortunate that you came away from Panama with such a distorted opinion. It seems that you came here with unrealistic expectations from the time your arrived in PC. Your hotel (actually a hostel,) is in the oldest, most historic part of ... Read More