kathleentitus
American looking for information about Panama
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About me
American
Speaks Spanish and French
Registration: 04 January 2022
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El Nino Tropical Storm Conditions Now
Hola,I scheduled a back-to-nature hiking trip to Costa Rica with an educational travel organiztaion for the latter half of August. It would be my first trip to CR and I've been so excited -- but I've become very worried about all the severe weather ... Read More
Hiking in Volcan Baru & areas near Boquete by kathleentitus
I am trying to travel lightly and not to check luggage.....and wondering if a light weight fleece jacket is necessary for hiking in the Volcan Baru area. I understand it can be quite cold at the summit but I don't plan to go that far up. I will ...
That is great to hear! Thanks so much! Read More
Hiking in Volcan Baru & areas near Boquete
I am trying to travel lightly and not to check luggage.....and wondering if a light weight fleece jacket is necessary for hiking in the Volcan Baru area. I understand it can be quite cold at the summit but I don't plan to go that far up. I will ... Read More
ATM Card Usage - mainly in Boquete by kathleentitus
Oops! I wouldn't want to come to Panama next week and not have any money! I don't use ATM cards and simply sent away for two debit cards (a MasterCard and a Visa). I thought I was all ready for my trip to Panama, but I just read the fine print in a ...
@kristc99 Hola, I appreciated your reply! I have an American Express Gold card and have been told it should work in most ATM machines.....If you can confirm that, it would be great to have that reassurance! Mil gracias! Read More
ATM Card Usage - mainly in Boquete
Oops! I wouldn't want to come to Panama next week and not have any money! I don't use ATM cards and simply sent away for two debit cards (a MasterCard and a Visa). I thought I was all ready for my trip to Panama, but I just read the fine print in a ... Read More
Snake Bite Preparedness for Hiking in Rainforests near Boquete by kathleentitus
I am wondering if one can be prepared for snake bites by carrying a snake bite anti-venom kit? I just read an article online at *** about snake bites as a "serious public health problem" - with Panama having the highest incidences. It sounds like ...
Thanks for your reply -- and you wrote just what I hoped someone would....I'll watch my step, but mainly think in terms of DEET mosquito repellant, sunscreen and a rain hat :) Read More
Snake Bite Preparedness for Hiking in Rainforests near Boquete
I am wondering if one can be prepared for snake bites by carrying a snake bite anti-venom kit? I just read an article online at *** about snake bites as a "serious public health problem" - with Panama having the highest incidences. It sounds like ... Read More
Living in Panama by sheilakfindley
Thinking seriously about moving to Panama. Coming in September to check things out. Any suggestions, locations etc.?
@jimig I appreciated reading your post about living in Panama. I think that I would like to live as an 暗网禁区 in Panama - and have researched the cultures of towns & their 暗网禁区 communities. Since I am a back-to-nature type and not into big ... Read More