RT46
American expat in Panama
Forum posts
19
Contacts
3
About me
American
Lives in Cerro Azul, Panamá
Speaks American English is my native language...  I spend two or three hours every morning studying Spanish (can read so-so; but, spoken Spanish is just too fast yet for me to understand.)
Registration: 14 July 2018
Activity
Where to exchange US and Canadian Dollars? by Sehaz
Please message me directly if you are looking to exchange US and Canadian Dollars into Colombian pesos at a good rate. Cheers, Sat
@EasyPZ Thanks... I was hoping to find an expat who has extra USD and who needs COL pesos. We could make the exchange without either of us having to pay the "fees" that are charged when making an exchange using a commercial entity. Read More
Need to exchange leftover COL pesos into USD
I need advice on options for exchanging my leftover COL pesos for USD.I have about 1,500,000 pesos and want to exchange them either into USD or into Costa Rican Colones.I am flying to Costa Rica on the first of August so I want to do this ... Read More
Where to exchange US and Canadian Dollars? by Sehaz
Please message me directly if you are looking to exchange US and Canadian Dollars into Colombian pesos at a good rate. Cheers, Sat
@SehazI need advice on options for exchanging my leftover COL pesos for USD.I have about 1,500,000 pesos and want to exchange them either into USD or into Costa Rican Colones.I am flying to Costa Rica on the first of August so I want to do this ... 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 just wanted to register a negative review on our Forum, not for an entire company; but for one of their stores. I live in Cerro Azul, which is some distance east of Panama City. Because I believe that one of the simplest things all of us can ... Read More
Sense of humour in Panama by Bhavna
Hello everyone, Should we set out to explore PanamanianÂ’s culture through its sense of humour? Indeed, if one is planning to settle in the country, it is best to understand the cultural codes governing humour in order to avoid any ...
I am sure that I have both been misunderstood and have misunderstood Panamanians in so far as "humor"; however, a Panamanian friend told me a joke that I will share here: Because of the heat, Panamanians in the "city" don't ... Read More
Any Non-salespeople on this Blog? by krisda4
I'm not exactly sure what blog means, but I do know it's not, Trying to sell a book, video, or timeshare. Is there Anyone out there that can give a "Simple Person" some simple advice? If so, please contact Me. I'm mostly concerned about rent rates ...
Hi Kathy, Yes, there is a Cerro Azul private area that has a gate with guards that stop every car and you either have to be a resident or you have to be visiting a resident. My private community (El Pinar) is also gated (but, without guards) and ... Read More
Any Non-salespeople on this Blog? by krisda4
I'm not exactly sure what blog means, but I do know it's not, Trying to sell a book, video, or timeshare. Is there Anyone out there that can give a "Simple Person" some simple advice? If so, please contact Me. I'm mostly concerned about rent rates ...
Hello Kathy, I am sorry that I have not sent you a follow-up about my search for house rentals. I have sent you a direct email to your gmail account. I did find a house. It is in Cerro Azul and I am enjoying the cooler temperatures. Please stay ... Read More
What can or can’t you bring into Panama by GinnyP
We are planning on moving down there. But where can I find a list (in English) that tells us what we can and can’t bring into the country from the USA? I’ve checked the links from the expat pages, and when I click them, they are in ...
Hello Ginny, I can help you with getting things translated. After arriving in mid-December, I found that Google translate on my laptop allowed me to copy & paste to enable me to understand Spanish text. Also, if you add it to your cell phone, ... 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 ...
Thanks Kris, For months before my arrival (in mid-December), I always found your forum entries to be very helpful. After I get settled in my new home east of the city, I would like to visit David and get a chance to meet you and your family. I ... 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 ...
Could anyone share information as to when Panamanian crops ripen? I am intetested in developing a diet of locally grown foods. Obviously, some items will be needed to supplement locally grown fruits, vegetables, and grains; however, every time we ... Read More
Housing wanted for newly arrived low-income expat by RT46
Arrived in Vacamonte mid-December 2018. Return flight back to Florida scheduled for end of March 2019 (BUT, will delay return if needed) In the past year, I have read that rental-housing can be found in places of Panama for $300 or so; yet, in my ...
Many thanks. An email will be sent shortly, indicating my interest. Best regards, Robert Torbert Read More
Housing wanted for newly arrived low-income expat by RT46
Arrived in Vacamonte mid-December 2018. Return flight back to Florida scheduled for end of March 2019 (BUT, will delay return if needed) In the past year, I have read that rental-housing can be found in places of Panama for $300 or so; yet, in my ...
Thank you for your reply. I am still lodging at a hostel in El Cangrejo; however, I found the house of my dreams in Cerro Azul. The problem is so frustrating... I commited to s trial three month lease, provided enough references so that the house ... Read More
Housing wanted for newly arrived low-income expat
Arrived in Vacamonte mid-December 2018. Return flight back to Florida scheduled for end of March 2019 (BUT, will delay return if needed) In the past year, I have read that rental-housing can be found in places of Panama for $300 or so; yet, in my ... Read More
How did you do it? ..moving to Panama by Alexandra310
My husband and I are thinking about moving to Panama. First question that comes to our mind : what will we do work wise.. he speaks Spanish better than I do, but I know I'll pick it up easy as my native language is latin based I would like to ...
I am coming to Panama from Jacksonville, Florida this fall for a 4-6 month stay. If I find a good place to live, I will fly back to Jacksonville and pack up my stuff from a storage unit into a 40-foot cargo container. Any advice on the shipping ... Read More
New members of the Panama forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Panama forum? Don’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Thanks, kristc99, I will start the process to get my airfare, as I understand that the earlier you get your ticket, the less expensive it is. I have seen that I will also have to travel from Jacksonville, Florida either up to Atlanta or south to ... Read More