john
@johnmozz
American looking for information about Panama
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About me
American
Lives in Florida
Speaks english spanish
Registration: 07 August 2013
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Driving by Marsan311
Good Morning. I have been following quietly and absorbing as much information as I can over the last while and this is my first post. I have searched the forums and found tidbits of info, but figured I would ask the question again. My wife and I ...
Kristc is right abou it being confusing like I said from the airport at the roundabout . However there is only one road that goes out the Coronado though and it is relatively easy once you get on that main road. Also the rent a car company will sell ... Read More
Driving by Marsan311
Good Morning. I have been following quietly and absorbing as much information as I can over the last while and this is my first post. I have searched the forums and found tidbits of info, but figured I would ask the question again. My wife and I ...
I have driven several times in Panama I used Enterprise Rent-A-Car I have driven several imes I have driven in Panama several times and have used Enterprise Rent-A-Car. The only experience that I had each time I went was leaving the airport and ... Read More
Crime Rate in Ecuador by DXBDINO28
I am considering moving to Ecuador but after reading this article https://www.osac.gov/pages/ContentReportDetails.aspx?cid=13476 I am bit scared . How true is the article? Can Expats please tell me is it safe for family life? Thanks
About the individuals that were murdered, was their lifestyle a factor? In many countries, it has been indicated that there were sexual activities that went astray, jealous lovers etc. Just a curious observation. Read More
Traveler Checks vs Prepaid Debit cards by retiranlovingit
I will be moving to EC the beginning of next year and not wanting to carry a lot of cash I was wandering what is better to carry for ease of use travelers checks or prepaid debit cards. I also will have a debit/Visa card linked to my bank here in ...
My experience has been problematic with travelers checks. The only place I could cash them, for a fee, was a money order spot on Ada Amazonas, next door to the immigrations offices. Otherwise, rely on cash or a bank account. I was visiting, so a ... Read More
Car rental insurance by johnmozz
I will be renting a car for $7.99 a day plus tax, however I am told it is obligatory to pay insurance of about $16 to $19 or more per day on top of the rental price Has anyone suggestions to deal with this or I just have to go with the flow. I will ...
thanks for the info... I will be arriving at the airport with reservations. Hope all goes well. guess I gotta pay the price Read More
Car rental insurance
I will be renting a car for $7.99 a day plus tax, however I am told it is obligatory to pay insurance of about $16 to $19 or more per day on top of the rental price Has anyone suggestions to deal with this or I just have to go with the flow. I will ... Read More
Does anyone ever get lonely living abroad? by ToddBlackburn
Just Curious because sometimes I do
Thanks Chris for the very informative info. I have been to Panama several times, and it does have an appeal. I have traveled to many South American - Central American countries and I keep going back to Panama. I wonder how it would be when not a ... Read More
Does anyone ever get lonely living abroad? by ToddBlackburn
Just Curious because sometimes I do
That is one thing I concern myself with. How long have you been there?, where in Panama? by yourself? retired or working? I ask a lot of questions because I am considering a move to the City, and leaving family and friends behind. I am a retired ... Read More
health and humity for someone with COPD by Jazzer
My husband and would like to live in Panama but not sure if the humiity would be a problem for him.
My experience has been there is humidity. It not a dry heat like AZ. Read More
Apartment Hunting in Quito by sasanchez
Any advice on finding an apartment in Quito? Is anyone renting or know of someone that is? If so, please let me know! I am looking for a 2 bedroom apartment with a living room and kitchen in a safe part of Quito. Furnished ideally. My budget range ...
Thanks, sure does beat the $6 and $7 I used to pay. Other than the area of Amazonas to Eljido can you suggest any other area that is somewhat safe? Read More
Apartment Hunting in Quito by sasanchez
Any advice on finding an apartment in Quito? Is anyone renting or know of someone that is? If so, please let me know! I am looking for a 2 bedroom apartment with a living room and kitchen in a safe part of Quito. Furnished ideally. My budget range ...
I've enjoyed my visits to Quito, (just before the new airport opened) I 'm still trying to find out areas of the city that is considered safe, and what is the cost from the new airport? I will be heading back there to stay the full 90 days allowed ... Read More
Possible Future Expat 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.
I just returned from a 2 week stay in the City of Panama. This is my 3rd stay there. I rented a car for $7.00 a day, however, they told me the government insists they charge $18.00 per day for liability insurance (a required item) As you would in ... Read More