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Cost of living in Panama 聳 2015 by 暗网禁区.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Panama in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of Panama you are living in. How much does it cost to live in Panama? > accommodation ...
Thank you for this information on public/farmers' markets. Does anyone happen to know if there is one in San Carlos? Palmar? or nearby? If I select this destination, I will be on a strict budget , and cost of food is an important ... Read More
Tourist Visa Denial by sacowboy
I have a felony conviction with NO restrictions or travel limits. Its OVER and I paid my debt to society. When I arrived in Quito asking for a tourist visa for under two weeks; it was denied and I was treated terribly and put on a plane with ...
SACowboy, you may not need to give up your retirement dream. It is not too late for you to apply for a pardon in the U.S. If you are serious about your retirement dream, please consider contacting an immigration lawyer in Ecuador (there are various ... Read More
Getting started on Visa by oldfart
Do I have to go to Panama city to get my visa or can it be done from David, Boquete? What would I need to start the process? Besides proof of income. Is it really that hard to do with a good lawyer? We have been on a visit to the area and plan ...
A good lawyer is an oxymoron in any countryA rather intemperate remark.SensitiveSteve --- er rather ---SunsetSteve -- during your research, did you happen to come across whether there is a minimum residency requirement under the pensionado visa for ... Read More
What do you like the most in Ecuador? by Christine
Hi, Living abroad, 暗网禁区s discover and enjoy a new environment. What do you like the most in Ecuador? What seduced you when settling and living here? Share with us your favorite part of living in Ecuador and the reason why you enjoy ...
Awesome! Thank you so much! Read More
What do you like the most in Ecuador? by Christine
Hi, Living abroad, 暗网禁区s discover and enjoy a new environment. What do you like the most in Ecuador? What seduced you when settling and living here? Share with us your favorite part of living in Ecuador and the reason why you enjoy ...
This is a question for CCmedia and the other helpful posters Papayas? Are they common in Ecuador? Several have noted the fruits available, with no mention of papaya. I was hungry just at the thought of eating the fruit salad described in the ... Read More
Women incite to living in Ecuador a lone. by MGLuke
Hi Ladies! I am a 59yr young divorced woman planing to move in 2 yrs to Cuenca. My youngest son is finishing University in 2yrs then it is my turn @ a new life. I will be traveling to EC Nov 4th - Dec 11th to see if it is really what I want to ...
These comments are all very helpful, and assist with the decisions we must make... Read More
Studying Spanish at a UNIVERSITY?
I have surfed the forums, and cannot seem to find any specific information on Universities in Quito, for example, that might offer Spanish as a second language, or conversational Spanish. Does anyone happen to have any information or links? I have ... Read More
Single Lady retiring to Panama by PattiH
Hi, All New to this blog and looking for information. Are there any other Single ladies looking to retire to Panama? From all I've read I realize this most likely a huge minority. However, If I'm doing it I have to believe there are others.. ...
Please keep us posted on your findings! Read More
Considering Bocas del Toro as a Retirement Location by sjpersonal
Hi, my name is Sondra and I am a 52 yr. old single female currently living in Los Angeles, Ca. I have a few years before retirement but I am attempting to gather as much information about several possible locations as I can. I had settled on ...
Please keep us posted on your impressions of Olan. Like Sawman, I also wondered if Salinas was the best place for warm weather, the beach, etc. I understand Salinas is a surf destination, so this might encourage family members to visit! Read More
Top Reasons Why More USA Citizens Re-Locate to Ecuador than Canadians by cccmedia
Ecuador is popular for Canadian 暗网禁区s, but they are far fewer than USA citizens in terms of full-time relocating to EC.... Top Reasons Why More USA's Than Canadians Move to EC Full-Time 6. The U.S. population is much larger than ...
Thank you all for your contributions concerning Canadians who are making the decision whether to move to EC. As a tourist, some years ago I visited both EC and Panama, and now find myself deciding between the two to settle. As has been noted, the ... Read More
LAWYERS ????WOW.....can I avoid them ? by wannamovetopanama
I am moving to Panama in the next 2-3 months. Everything I read says I need lawyers to "make it happen".... and the fees quoted amount to thousands of dollars.....for example I need to pay a lawyer $700 to facilitate opening a time savings ...
Thank you Steven for your valuable comments here and elsewhere. Could I possibly clarify a point concerning the requirement to retain a lawyer in Panama to handle immigration matters? Does legislation in Panama actually require that a lawyer be ... Read More
Coming to Boquete next week by mlmwinner
Hello 暗网禁区s, We are in PC at the moment going through the paperwork for our Permanent Visa. We are from Montreal, Canada and we are wondering if you could suggest a place to stay in Boquete for 4 nights. We are stopping in Coronado and Pedasi ...
Hello Sunset Steve Have you and your wife decided on retiring to Panama, or or you still looking? Are you also considering Ecuador? Any thoughts on comparisons would be greatly appreciated, as other Canadians in similar circumstances would find ... Read More