Lollard
American looking for information about Panama
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About me
American
Lives in Granbury
Registration: 23 October 2012
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Boquete area churches
Does anyone know what English-speaking, Protestant churches are available in the Boquete area? I know of one that has a nice website, and it's Boquete Bible Fellowship. However, I heard from someone who lived there that there are some smaller ... Read More
Panama For Real by CMichael
Hey guys, I try not to advertise my blog except at the bottom of posts I write. I just wanted to let everyone know that I've launched a new website at [moderated: no free ads] I'm traveling around Panama with my wife and putting out detailed ...
I enjoyed reading both reports. Will you also report on Sora? Thanks. 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 ...
It's good to see so many fellow Texans in Panama. Maybe if we do move down in a couple years, we'll feel right at home. Read More
Moving to Panama but what vaccinations should I get for my child!?! by Lawyher
This is a subjective and sensitive question and I am sure it screams for a wide variety of opinions. I know that I can research and get the exact vaccines that are recommended in order to travel or live in Panama, however, just so you know where I ...
I know I'm in the minority, but I would say don't get any vaccines. Do your research on the link between vaccines and a wide variety of childhood problems - autism, seizures, ADHD, asthma, allergies, etc. Do your research on the actual ingredients ... Read More
Do all 做厙輦⑹s fit in one of three categories? by Lollard
It seems to me that pretty much everyone fits in one of three groups, and I'm not in one of those groups. So it's hard to imagine being able to relocate. Anyway, the three groups of people are: 1) retired, 2) wealthy with outside business ...
Oh yes, I'm aware of that too. As I understand it, you have to have a sponsor who will say you can fill a job that a citizen cannot fill. So teaching at an American-style school fits that bill, as I understand it. But there aren't too many other ... Read More
Do all 做厙輦⑹s fit in one of three categories? by Lollard
It seems to me that pretty much everyone fits in one of three groups, and I'm not in one of those groups. So it's hard to imagine being able to relocate. Anyway, the three groups of people are: 1) retired, 2) wealthy with outside business ...
Yeah, I guess I should have said a little more. I'm sure you're correct about the average salary. But to support a wife and child, and maybe another coming at some point... plus being able to fly back to the U.S. maybe once a year... It starts to ... Read More
Do all 做厙輦⑹s fit in one of three categories?
It seems to me that pretty much everyone fits in one of three groups, and I'm not in one of those groups. So it's hard to imagine being able to relocate. Anyway, the three groups of people are: 1) retired, 2) wealthy with outside business ... Read More
Any luck with Sirius/XM radio?
I've read that Sirius won't quite reach into Costa Rica, according to what I've seen so far. Does anyone know if Sirius radio will work there? That would sure be nice to have some radio stations that I'm already familiar with. Thanks. Read More
Cost of Autos in CR by sfriedman39
I'd like to get some idea of what it costs to purchase and maintain an auto in CR. Also what it might cost and transport an existing one down there and how it is done.
Yes, the tax rate rises as the car gets older, but overall it diminishes.OK, so the only reason that the tax diminishes is just that the car is cheaper? So a car worth $4,000 would pay lower taxes than a car worth $14,000. I can understand that. ... Read More
Cost of Autos in CR by sfriedman39
I'd like to get some idea of what it costs to purchase and maintain an auto in CR. Also what it might cost and transport an existing one down there and how it is done.
Can someone please clarify the taxes on importing a car? The above posts say that it's a lower tax rate the older the car is. However, I found a site on CR laws that says the tax rate gets HIGHER the older the car is. ... Read More
Safest areas
What are the safest places in Costa Rica? Is it outside the Central Valley? Are small towns safer than bigger towns? What about some of the wealthier San Jose suburbs? I had been looking quite a bit at Heredia with interest, but then I read a ... Read More
Curious why so many 做厙輦⑹s are choosing to move to Belize? by Texblondi2
I've been reading a lot of the topics here and the replies by 做厙輦⑹s and what I keep hearing is: 1. Belize is not so cheap to live in. It doesn't sound like all the 做厙輦⑹s living in Belize are self made Millionaires, or even independantly wealthy. ...
CaribeGal, Thanks for your thoughts. Believe me, being a typical American, the thought of conquering a new language seems like a huge mountain to climb. It's terrifying. However, for someone a little younger with small kids and looking at a ... Read More
Curious why so many 做厙輦⑹s are choosing to move to Belize? by Texblondi2
I've been reading a lot of the topics here and the replies by 做厙輦⑹s and what I keep hearing is: 1. Belize is not so cheap to live in. It doesn't sound like all the 做厙輦⑹s living in Belize are self made Millionaires, or even independantly wealthy. ...
This is an interesting thread, and my fellow Texan raises some interesting points. My main question is, other than language, what is the advantage of Belize over Costa Rica? That's one thing I'm looking at right now. I think CR would have some of ... Read More
Simple Plans for a Simpler Life by SimplePlans
Hello to all the 做厙輦⑹s and Belizeans kind enough to take an interest in a little family of potential newbie 做厙輦⑹s. Well, the time and circumstances have aligned just so, and we'll be making our first foray into Belize in the next couple of ...
Someone mentioned snakes and scorpions. Is that a big problem? What kinds of snakes? All over the country, or just certain areas? Read More
Working as a lawyer in Belize
I just joined this site. I live in Texas, and have been a lawyer for about five years. From what I've read, it's fairly easy to get a law license in Belize, since I have experience in a country with an analogous system of laws. But I'm still ... Read More