

vesti
American looking for information about Costa Rica
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Registration: 13 November 2013
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antipathy
dicey as things politically remain in the states, are there any ways to surmise if increasingly there may be ticos who cast all gringos into the republican lot? with prejudice esp if one looks typical as in fit white male neat clean cut etc,. and ... Read More


Boquete or Volcan, What's Your Preference? by apanamamama
Volcan or Boquete, Which Was Right for Us? Some people don't even realize that there are other places to live in Panama other than Panama City and Boquete for °µÍø½ûÇøs. We want to get the word out about Volcan (and any other °µÍø½ûÇø city)! Where would ...

If you have stayed in either it ought to be evident one has a far less gringo influence than the other. l like the proximity to CR in Vol and have spanish do not have the $$ for boquete. There are far more work a day amenities too. Which one falls ... Read More


Buying property by Gualrichard
Helo, I would like to know from some of your experience and knowledge, how hard or easy was it to purchase a house in Panama. Many paid cash and if not, how was the process in getting a mortgage out there. Thank you!

It is not too difficult, less hassle than you might think given the right abogado and a bit of spanish. there is title search, and electronic listing in the registry govt website once your buy is complete. l have not had to mortgage so there's ... Read More


New members of the Panama forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Panama forum? DonÂ’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your °µÍø½ûÇø story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...

Hello, Appreciative to this board its members and staff, thank you.. And so..me, l will consider survival options in usa or to thrive in a culture here in lat am decidedly easier to take. As l witness retiree culture as an american hereabouts, l ... Read More


Looking to buy in Panama by lost at sea
Hello, new to this site. Looking at buying ocean front property on the pacific side of Panama. I found a interesting property that I'm strongly considering moving forward on but need to clear some hurdles first. The property is beachfront island ...

KRAEMER LAW. Read More


Anyone have experience or opinions on prefab construction of homes? by samramon
We are looking to build a home for under $30k. We are finding that to build anything of decent size for that price it pretty much limits us to prefab deals. So far we have looked at Concrepal and MaderasKodiak. Concrepal is very Tico in the sense ...

This tech has advanced quite a bit in recent years and l am now considering the sip system you speak of, it looks fine. Will you please advise me tho what m2 house you got and the approx price. I appreciate the help. Read More


motos.. general info? by vesti
Hi everyone. I am seeking basic needs info about Guate and wonder if as is the case elsewhere in latin am people can purchase a moto and drive it away, with placas, marchamo etc.. are there dealers in GC or anywhere that do this, how hard for a non ...

Thanks so much again, Miss T very nice response great help ! Read More


motos.. general info? by vesti
Hi everyone. I am seeking basic needs info about Guate and wonder if as is the case elsewhere in latin am people can purchase a moto and drive it away, with placas, marchamo etc.. are there dealers in GC or anywhere that do this, how hard for a non ...

Thanks Ms Trudy as you describe agencies I wonder if they are they a small mom/pop moto or somewhat like dealerships as in panama or costa rica. yamaha, honda freedom, united. et all. In the aforementioned places the paperwork is done as a matter of ... Read More

motos.. general info?
Hi everyone. I am seeking basic needs info about Guate and wonder if as is the case elsewhere in latin am people can purchase a moto and drive it away, with placas, marchamo etc.. are there dealers in GC or anywhere that do this, how hard for a non ... Read More


"Border Hopping" by jordan6223
Been reading a lot lately about "border hopping" (renewing your visa after 90 days) The Panama border security seems to be very difficult at this moment, you need to be able to show them $500,00 + a ticket to wherever you came from. Personally I ...

http://www.amcostarica.com/morenews.htm And.. another AM costa rica letter to the editor on this matter. can you say yo .. yo Si Read More


"Border Hopping" by jordan6223
Been reading a lot lately about "border hopping" (renewing your visa after 90 days) The Panama border security seems to be very difficult at this moment, you need to be able to show them $500,00 + a ticket to wherever you came from. Personally I ...

Wow, this is also in AM Costa Rica this past week and it says the law says you need a ticket inside the 90 days of the "same type of transportation" you arrived by. I wish there were an effort to keep unsavory perpetuals via criminal checks, ... Read More


"Border Hopping" by jordan6223
Been reading a lot lately about "border hopping" (renewing your visa after 90 days) The Panama border security seems to be very difficult at this moment, you need to be able to show them $500,00 + a ticket to wherever you came from. Personally I ...

That's a great thing! and maybe this helps people can look at routes etc and see.. ticabus.com allows email purchases as long as you have a scanner & printer, so have onward ticket in hand on going in. I am doing this and @ 27.50 it hopefully is ... Read More


"Border Hopping" by jordan6223
Been reading a lot lately about "border hopping" (renewing your visa after 90 days) The Panama border security seems to be very difficult at this moment, you need to be able to show them $500,00 + a ticket to wherever you came from. Personally I ...

Unfortunately, some people think that if an 'incident' happens to another person and they haven't experienced a similar circumstance, it is not a fact... Read Amcostarica today, for a report of what you may expect, if you arrive by air.Okay I am ... Read More


"Border Hopping" by jordan6223
Been reading a lot lately about "border hopping" (renewing your visa after 90 days) The Panama border security seems to be very difficult at this moment, you need to be able to show them $500,00 + a ticket to wherever you came from. Personally I ...

I see now, I had a generic perspective misinterpreted based on what I got from the posting. I have heard things such as you describe in CR but have no personal experience flying into Panama from anywhere! Best of luck with finding a solution. ... Read More


Is it realistic to think we can travel by bus? by terig
We are visiting for two weeks in January 2014. Our plan is to travel by bus from Alajuela to Grecia to Manuel Antonio to Dominical and ending up in San Jose. We'll be spending 3 days in each place. I've researched thebusschedule.com and it appears ...

hi sam yes I use it now and again it is fine, pointers are.. be ready for a little confusion finding stops, ask people! certainly heat, rush hour crowding, but if you are in fact poised for these distractions it is the absolute best way to travel ... Read More