These folks are a great addition to the community, and their experience dovetails with so many others here. Their belief that we are all guests of this beautiful country is shared by most expats throughout Panama.
Hi Jackie. We miss the videos. haven't gotten one in weeks. I have a proposition: I propose your team highlight an area of Panama every month. doesn't need to feature someone, just the town. -- a quick 15-20 minutes video of a town and its people would be great
Thank you Jackie. I have also researched moving to Portugal and one drawback is the lack of title companies. Sad funny stories of people buying a place only to find out they bought only 1/3 house. Ouch
If you buy titled property, your attorney can do a title search to ensure that you are buying the entire house and land. Avoid buying ROP properties in Panama or you can run into problems.
This was a great interview. Thanks to all three of you. I'm starting to really like the Boca Chica and Las Lajas area. I have a question: If I were to purchase a vacant lot in that area, would I be allowed to build two dwellings on the lot? Or... if I bought a property that currently has a single residence dwelling on it, would I be allowed to build a second dwelling in the future if I chose to do so? My ideal scenario is to have one dwelling to live in, and then rent out the second dwelling, either as a vacation rental or long-term. Thanks.
It depends on where you move to and how big the lot is. Some gated communities would not allow you to build another house/casita. But some neighborhoods would not have those restrictions. We offer private tours of the Las Lajas and Boca Chica area. panamarelocationtours.com/private-tours
If you can get around well using a cane, you are welcome to come on a Panama Relocation Tour. We also offer private tours of the most popular places to live. panamarelocationtours.com/private-tours
It’s comical that they wanted to live in Panama, but not live in a community with US expats, yet they live behind a gated community with a guard and a beach inaccessible by Panamanians. 🙄
In the community where they live, there are MORE Panamanians than expats! There is no guard at the gate -in fact there is NO GATE! Anyone can use the beach.
While I don't want to frighten anybody, I think your guest is giving an overly rosy picture. I'm thrilled that he feels safe, but it is worth noting that the murder rate in Panama is roughly twice that of his native Florida, and nearly double that of the US. Regardless of where you are, be aware. Utopia doesn't exist.
Note 85% of murders happen in Colon. There has never been a murder where the Martin's live and crime there is almost nonexistant. You cannot judge all of Panama by what happens in one town. We only recommend safe places to live in Panama.
I am a Panamenian living abroad for the last 30 year. I am living in Tampa in Apollo beach Community , is getting so bad here . All the people from New York , Detroit moving here . Can’t wait to move back to my beautiful Panamá 🇵🇦. I love Boca chica and Cambutal . 🇵🇦🇺🇸😎🙏😍
John, please, don't lie I live in Florida and the murder rate and rape I bet it is higher than Panamá, and in the USA crime is up by 30%. Please do some research before posting.
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These folks are a great addition to the community, and their experience dovetails with so many others here. Their belief that we are all guests of this beautiful country is shared by most expats throughout Panama.
THANKS so much. Panama seems to attract the BEST people!
Hi Jackie. We miss the videos. haven't gotten one in weeks. I have a proposition: I propose your team highlight an area of Panama every month. doesn't need to feature someone, just the town. -- a quick 15-20 minutes video of a town and its people would be great
Thanks for the tip. We have a town video coming up soon. We already did all the video shoots and drone shots. I just need to add voiceover
@@PanamaRelocationTours Thank you. and once again, we truly appreciate all you do.
I also missed prices on the charter and the cost of housing in boca! Thanks
He did not mention either. Some things are private info.
Thank you Jackie. I have also researched moving to Portugal and one drawback is the lack of title companies. Sad funny stories of people buying a place only to find out they bought only 1/3 house. Ouch
If you buy titled property, your attorney can do a title search to ensure that you are buying the entire house and land. Avoid buying ROP properties in Panama or you can run into problems.
Are clothes required on the beach if you live in this neighborhood?
only between the hours of dusk to dawn:) lol
Yes. Panama is a conservative country.
@@scottmartin5938 How is the surf fishing in front of your house?
This was a great interview. Thanks to all three of you. I'm starting to really like the Boca Chica and Las Lajas area. I have a question: If I were to purchase a vacant lot in that area, would I be allowed to build two dwellings on the lot? Or... if I bought a property that currently has a single residence dwelling on it, would I be allowed to build a second dwelling in the future if I chose to do so? My ideal scenario is to have one dwelling to live in, and then rent out the second dwelling, either as a vacation rental or long-term. Thanks.
Eric it all depends on where you move and POA rules if there is one
It depends on where you move to and how big the lot is. Some gated communities would not allow you to build another house/casita. But some neighborhoods would not have those restrictions. We offer private tours of the Las Lajas and Boca Chica area. panamarelocationtours.com/private-tours
@@PanamaRelocationTours Thanks.
Wow I want to take the tour, do you take people with canes? It sounds to remote if you have an emergency
If you can get around well using a cane, you are welcome to come on a Panama Relocation Tour. We also offer private tours of the most popular places to live. panamarelocationtours.com/private-tours
Can you please repeat the name of the gated community where the Martin’s relocated within Boca Chica.
Rincon Estates
Will using a surge protector help when there are electrical storms?
yes a surge protector helps.
Perhaps I missed it but how much was the charter flight? Could you at least give a ballpark if you don't want to give the exact amount please?
Ballpark from Florida is $25,000. Sometimes you can find a couple to share the flight to reduce the cost.
How do I get your relocation list
I enjoyed the interview, but the average person is on a budget and will have a hard time relating.
There's something for everyone in Panama.
It’s comical that they wanted to live in Panama, but not live in a community with US expats, yet they live behind a gated community with a guard and a beach inaccessible by Panamanians. 🙄
In the community where they live, there are MORE Panamanians than expats! There is no guard at the gate -in fact there is NO GATE! Anyone can use the beach.
While I don't want to frighten anybody, I think your guest is giving an overly rosy picture. I'm thrilled that he feels safe, but it is worth noting that the murder rate in Panama is roughly twice that of his native Florida, and nearly double that of the US. Regardless of where you are, be aware. Utopia doesn't exist.
Note 85% of murders happen in Colon. There has never been a murder where the Martin's live and crime there is almost nonexistant. You cannot judge all of Panama by what happens in one town. We only recommend safe places to live in Panama.
👍🇵🇦🇺🇸😎
I am a Panamenian living abroad for the last 30 year. I am living in Tampa in Apollo beach Community , is getting so bad here . All the people from New York , Detroit moving here . Can’t wait to move back to my beautiful Panamá 🇵🇦. I love Boca chica and Cambutal . 🇵🇦🇺🇸😎🙏😍
John, please, don't lie I live in Florida and the murder rate and rape I bet it is higher than Panamá, and in the USA crime is up by 30%. Please do some research before posting.
you are ill informed and pessimistic.......and it does exist here for us