

CatnotintheHat
American expat in Panama
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Lives in Coronado
Registration: 31 July 2013
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Where are the greatest concentration of English-speaking ex-pats? by crisismanager
Hi, my wife and I would like to know where there are the greatest concentrations of English-speaking ex-pats in Panama - Americans, Canadians, Brits?

Coronado & Boquete! Coronado is a beach town and Boquete is a mountain town:) Read More


Need some ideas by Janob
My husband will be retiring in about six months. We have never been to Panama but have been reading wonderful things about the country, great place to retire. Writing to ask for ideas of best beach location for a retiree. Want to come explore the ...

Fantastic info and VERY accurate!!! Read More


Vacation Rental by janmaston
My husband and I are coming to Panama in September for a week to see how we like the country and the possibility of moving there. The rental lease I received is asking for our passport number. Is this common? My husband is a little hesitant about ...

It is very common and the 90 day rule is in Panama City not in the beaches area. You will want to make a copy of your passport and the page that is stamped when you enter Panama and keep it with you especially if you are driving. I now know what ... Read More


Meeting people in Panama City by cheekyarentyou
I'm new here and would live to meet other fun, outgoing people. Is there a group that meets here in the city? Food, Drinks, Hiking etc

If you are on FB look for YEP as in young expats in Panama:) Read More


Cell Phone by Fleetman1
We are traveling to Panama Aug 2013. What is the best way to have cell phone for in-country and to call stateside?

Just as another option (this sounds difficult - it IS NOT). You phone will need to be unlocked (not jailbroken that is something entirely different), I have used cellunlocker.net for multiple types of phones with multiple carriers (I have helped ... Read More


Introduction by Mrstwayner
Hi, y'all. A bit of Texas humor. My husband and I are getting ready to retire and want to do it in Panama. He was stationed there in the 60's and we have visited several times. We have family living in Panama but not sure where we want to ...

Ha - well I moved from Boerne to San Antonio (actually my hubby did as I moved here to Panama after we sold our home) so I get to now say I have a spot in San Antonio in addition to my adopted country. Sounds like you will have a great family "fit" ... Read More


Cell Phone by Fleetman1
We are traveling to Panama Aug 2013. What is the best way to have cell phone for in-country and to call stateside?

How long will you be here? If it is extended you may want to go the SIM card route depending on the model of phone you use and if you want access to data. Read More


Introduction by Mrstwayner
Hi, y'all. A bit of Texas humor. My husband and I are getting ready to retire and want to do it in Panama. He was stationed there in the 60's and we have visited several times. We have family living in Panama but not sure where we want to ...

Hey ya'll right back at cha! Moved from San Antonio last September and LOVE it! Penenome is definitely up and coming! Other than near the beach what criteria are you looking for? Where does you family live in Panama? Read More


Possible Future º£½ÇÂÒÂ× by ANtraveler
I would like to learn more about visiting Panama---what is the best month, what are the most important places to see, where should we stay, etc.

Fayez, I moved to Panama last September and love it! You can get TONS of information from the expats here. I'd recommend staying a couple of nights in Coronado - there are 3 international schools so you could learn a lot from the families here. ... Read More