100 Things to NOT Do & NOT Expect in Panama. (If Here for a Visit or Expats Living Here)
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- Опубликовано: 9 апр 2022
- How to make the most of your time in Panamá: pro tips, truths & myth busting from years in Panama on all kinds of topics: most annoying things; avoiding legal troubles; general problems; causes of stress for foreigners; supermarkets; rainy season; renting; hidden costs; buying on amazon or other USA websites for delivery in Panama; noise pollution; police; taxis, tipping; bribes; corruption; safety and crime; home security to power cuts and drinking water or taking your shirt off in a public place, carrying ID; pro tips for sun and rain protection, mosquitoes and dengue.
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Please note that to be precise, tourism visas length is measured in exact days, not calendar months, 90 days, not 3 calendar months; 180 days not 6 months. This information and all other information may contain errors despite our best efforts, it also may become out of date and will not be updated, therefore it is the responsibility of the viewer to check all information in this video or its details is correct before relying on it and it must not be relied upon unless verified.
I appreciate the different points that you cover on this video!
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Excellent video! Very helpful!
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I have been in Panama for 20 years. Everything he said is spot on. Hope puts out a vid for people thinking about retiring here that would include quality , price, of “skilled” labor . Especially never pay up front, estimates, not showing up, etc. Racism, indigenous culture, dark skin color, even respect for females. Also, there is a reason they don’t make a big deal about Fathers Day ( who or where is your daddy, support $$$ virtually nonexistent. Education system, government corruption. Need to learn to stay under the radar. Also, Quantity trumps quality. More of something is always better, especially making noise. He mentioned the two pay days a month for a lot of people, this unfortunately may mean day or two after you may directly or indirectly exposed to the effect of “over indulgence”. Do I ever plan on going back to USA now,…lmao. Words of wisdom is have no expectations, patience, adapt, learn Spanish ASAP. The good outweighs the bad.
Lots of nuggets in this post, thanks for your feedback and contributing some bonus thought-provokers for those who are wanting to know about life here. I always say there is an unwritten rule of freedom to make noise not from noise lol and the same goes for SMOKE, and will be making a vid on these under-the-radar issues. What are the issues you’ve seen regarding skin color? I have seen the most racial issues to do with hostility against Estadunienses or if they think you are, and that is mostly (but not always) from drunk, drugged, or already angry people where it comes to the surface which it usually stays below. This video provides some more advice on being smart in Panama it may be of interest hope it meets with your approval too … ruclips.net/video/v1LRce4Cmqs/видео.html
Thank you very much for this wonderful video and for this information that serves the community. This information is considered a guide for visiting beautiful Panama. We hope to visit the beautiful city of Panama. Greetings and appreciation. The future of Panama, as well as the countries of Latin America, must be built. Train railways must be built to connect all these countries and cities, both economically and financially. The future is to strengthen the economy for everyone without exception
I wish I’d have watched this earlier- such good info- thanks!
Thanks! Working on a second one! Any suggestions welcome lol. Please consider subscribing! Regards Ian
Thank you, great information!
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Great video
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Great advices!
Excellent video. Very insightful.
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Really enjoyed it, thanks...
Excellent, thanks! Working on a sequel! Please consider subscribing not to miss my future work. Regards, Ian
excellent tips!!!
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I’m on Social Security. I get about $1,600 USD per month. I would like to know if I could live in Panama with that amount? I’m thinking near Boquete area/ nearby cheapest mountain cities.
Yes you can, but will you be satisfied with your life style at that amount?
Why don’t you try El Salvador? Or Paraguay/Uruguay.
Much better places.
Thanks so much for such informed video. I'd like to visit Panama from Cameroon. I wonder if you can assist
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I got dengue when I lived in Puerto armuelles in ‘98, a fun time haha. I am hoping to move down there after I retire. Actually, I do have a question as here in the states every public accounting firm is pretty much allowing working from home. Do you consider the Internet good enough down there to work from home? I love panamá and especially the nice people.
Btw good video
Thanks. Internet is good enough to work in most places. Outside the city you can expect more variety in quality and it’s no good to generalise. Wherever you are, power cuts also happen so a generator may be on your checklist. Most big apartment blocks have them, but not all.
Can you use the Metro from Colon to the Airport or even Albrook Mall from Colon? Thanks
There is no Metro from Colon. There are buses between Colon and Albrook yes, it’s the national transportation hub.
Hello do you know when I Panama when having a rental vehicle, U.S. drivers license is only good for 90 days, how long do you have to leave country before your drivers licenses resets and the 90 days starts all over again?
Sure! Think of it like this: From entry, not from time away
What would you recommend for looking at the job market of Panama?
90% of people need to have foreign income to make it work here, long term. Maybe 95%. The others bring skills needed in the country which then make it legal for them to work (not many cases) or start their own business here.
Please subscribe, I’m going to publish a new video on cost to live and it will be much better than most of the videos out there. Too many videos by people who have not seen much of Panama and live in an expat bubble, and/or have been there a short time.
Fellow viewers: Click on Everything Panama with the flag icon and then click on “videos” there are many to watch. That’s what I am doing ❤
I'll never figure out how people live in most places in Panama in hot humid temperatures that can get worse than Miami. Unless people want to live with air conditioning 24/7. I wouldn't be able to handle that.
Most of the time I love the hot tropical weather. One of the reasons I like it here. It’s aircon that bothers me more often. It’s usually too severe and lots of people get sniffles and colds, and you have to carry extra clothing for those environments. But I am definitely in minority! A lot of expats go to live in higher elevation places where the climate is cooler.
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