@@PanamaRelocationTours Thank you! I’m still doing my extensive research and I’m loving Pedesi, Playa del Rompio, I would like to be able to ride my bike into town (someplace small and quiet) country like or just lay on the beach....I love gardening and I hate the heat! This week the temperature where I live will be in 100s all day for 5 days, My rent is $1900 for a 2 bedroom 2 bath townhouse, I’m ready for a slower pace of life and not worry about money all the time! Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
Beautiful, congratulations, I m panameña living in Oregon ,I missing my family there daily. I m praying to be able to go and see my mother before she is gone.🙏🏼💕
I didn't even have to finish watching before giving a thumbs up. Loralei is just a charming host in this video and I really appreciate her and her insight. Please pass along my gratitude. 💙💙💙
Excellent interview, she must be really blessed to have such a great arrangement 350 per month, and by now I’m sure she has a great support system around her, seems like a wonderful person. Thank you for sharing such wonderful interviews. 👍🏾
Amazing rental price. My friend pays $1400/month here for a 2 BR/2 BA apartment here in the valley east of the SF Bay Area, and its a very nice property considering the rent. Rentals here can be a lot higher.
It you talk to the locals (not real estate agents) $350 or less IS the norm. If you only talk to expats or real estate agents about rentals, you will always pay more.
How is banking down there, Can we have an account in the states still or do we have to open an account there? Maybe that would be a good topic for your next video.
It's Mas despacio por favor to have someone slow there speach. You are are beautiful person and deserve all that life has to offer. Warms my heart to see you doing so well.
Thank you so much for sharing real world experiences and this young ladies life. This type of detail is extremely helpful for someone like me rapidly approaching retirement age, 55 hope to be out at 58! Come on RRSP ..... Continued happiness and health to you Loralie (sorry if I misspelled it) in retirement.
There are other deals like this in Panama too. You won't find them on real estate websites. You can only find them by talking to people. boots on the ground.
Good morning beautiful place you Have and the monthly rent is Excellent..the food over there is More cheaper. Safety the more With looking to move to a place. Thank you to share.
Thank you Loralei. I'm very sorry the tank thief got you. Such robbers are likely unarmed and don;t want to hurt anybody but still it's invasive and one feels violated afterwards. I would still not hesitate to rent where you did. Looks very nice and I LOVE what you did with the design of your interior living space. Looks very comfy and homey. And the fact you have a convenience store downstairs and are only 5 minutes from town which itself is not too far from the province's capital looks like you hit the jackpot! Makes for a very nice and dignified retirement. And you made a very excellent point that at $350/month you can then take the savings to turn your apartment into a luxury apartment. :D The prices you got on those upholstery and curtain fabrics are normal for Panama but for the U.S. you would have paid an arm and a leg. Your couch came out awesome!! I loved your colour schemes too. Very warm and welcoming. Regarding the hiking boots, you might have better luck finding them in David or Santiago, and most definitely in the capital of Panama. That said, I must say, I once did buy a pair of hand-made boots next door in Costa Rica from a shoe-maker and true they were not "name brand" but they lasted me for many a year and they were comfy.
Thanks for your comments. I bought Merrill hiking books in Panama City. There is also a Colombia store in David with name brand hiking boots and poles.
what a nice presentation ...the only real downsides in boquette where i had a little rental place for years are the long drizzly wet seasons... and the distance to the little hospital in david...good luck,,,,, that being said....not to exagerate...one must be alert to ones surroundings at all times in panama,,,
@Panama Relocation Tours thx for responding, I recently left the US after 20 yrs there to return to UK because of ageing family, transpired to be a bad move, I was contemplating panama prior to the family issues. Now panama n the philipines are back on the cards... Are you still doing the Saturday online chats? Once again, many thanks Glenn
Thank you for the hiking info. I am very much into hiking and will make sure I bring the items you mentioned when I relocate hopefully in 2021. Nice apartment and a great informative video.
Fantastic video! I liked and Subscribed. I live in Wisconsin USA. I been doing massive research on moving to the Philippines. Videos for BoQuete keep popping up! The Lord might be trying to tell me something! I will have to pray and see what He tells me! I can only follow Him where He leads me. Mucho Gracias! Vaya con Dios. Maybe he had a reason I took 4 years of Spanish in high school???
@james Marchetti, as I'm in a very similar position to yourself, I'd be extremely interested in your progression/ decision/s thus far. Many thanks Glenn
I'm watching this video on September 17th 2022 and I'm looking at your place it is wonderful I live in Northern California. Thinking about retiring the end of 2023. Panama sounds like a great place to retire because I too will be living on a limited budget.
Thankyou good information,taking your propane tank is very coming in Costarica too and a lot more;I have to vicit Panama next year hope is as safe as been said by many
good luck Loralel, you have a beautiful place i could find an affordable apt like your , the only reasonable price i found was in Las Tablas , i am 72 years i live on an income of $1.500.00 a month.
I'm Panamanian and after hearing her story about the burglary I feel completely appalled and saddened to hear that my people are behaving like this and you can tell she's so polite she won't even use the word stolen. Shame on them. I live in the USA now for close to 20yrs and we don't have security bars on our doors or windows. I'm very sorry for her and her neighbor and I rather cut off my hand before I grab something that is not mine.
She never said the thieves were Panamanians. They could have been colombian, canadian, russian. A thief is a thief, not a representative of any country :)
THANK YOU! There are affordable rentals out there. You won't usually find them on a real estate website or Facebook. Word-of-mouth scores the "good stuff"
You don't say this is a typical unit for that price. Isn't it rather exceptional? By encouraging people to move there you're ensuring the cost of living will go up up up over time..... Love your decor though, just lovely!
Thank you for this. Lots of info that I need. Question: The apartment is described as unfurnished. Does this mean no appliances? Did she have to buy fridge, stove, washer, etc?
The apartment came with appliances but no other furniture. Loralei picked up most of the furniture at garage sales or hire a local craftsman to make it. He office desk was made for $75 by a local woodworker.
Great information. I wish in these interviews they would speak a little on what they miss from their home country. While I am sure Panama fulfills most of there needs and wants there are surly some things they miss and it would be nice to hear about them. That one thing they miss might be the deciding factor for me or someone else watching.
I can tell you that most people don't miss much from their home country. I miss good mexican food. The mexican food restaurants in Panama are not so good. But all the ingredients are readily available to make your own. You learn to adapt when you move to Panama.
It's traditional in Latin America to have bars on your windows. I assure you that Loralei would not still be in Panama 7 years later if there was safety issue!
Hello am older 65-year-old woman. How did you find your apartment? I live in Mississippi USA and was diagnosed with gastritis and doctor say I must have fresh organic vegetables. Are fruits and vegetables there locally grown and no GMO or pesticide? Gave you thumps up. Good video. thank you.
This is AMAZING!!! I could totally afford this comfortably. I would love to be closer to the water, but this is simply gorgeous. Great job! Happy and safe New Year 💝
Is it feasible to "snowbird" in Panama and is the community friendly as far as short term leases on apartments? I can picture my wife and I spending 3-4 months avoiding our cold months here in 🇨🇦 Canada.
Would you like a roommate Laura, to split expenses? Haha! Not kidding. :) I’m a woman from the US that’s going to apply for the Pensionado Visa. You have a beautiful home. :) It would be nice to live with someone who’s very familiar with Panama, at least for a few months. :)
Very interesting info ! Now, how do you go about finding a 2-bedroom apt or small home for rent ? Things to watch for in an eventual lease ? Internet and electricity monthly bills ? Can you rent just for 4 to 6 months on an exploration basis ?
Most landlords prefer to rent for 6 month minimum. If you want a short term lease, airbnb is best. In the highlands, electricity is rarely over $25. Gas is about $5 a month. Water is $100 a YEAR. Internet is $45.
@@PanamaRelocationTours There is a market for 6 months or less rentals ( snowbirds, Panama short-term residents who need to go back home for financial,family or tax reasons). AirBnB is available but costlier and rules restricting ( no overnight or week-end stay guests, etc.). Let us hope some landlords show more flexibility.
It's easy to move to Panama but you need to determine if you qualify for a residency visa to be able to live in Panama. panamarelocationtours.com/are-you-eligible-to-move-to-panama
Very nice place! my tourist visa is expiring in Korea, so I have booked a flight to Panama City next week and will be staying in a hotel for a week. I am interested in Boquete and I think I would like to stay in Panama for six months. I am 68 and retired, so if I decide to live there I will apply for the Pension visa. My rent budget max is $1200, however I would like to pay less. Does Boquete have any one or two bedroom gated condo communities with amenities for rent? I signed up for the Relocation tour but its a two year wait!
We'll have some openings for the 2021 tours. Get on the back up list to be notified for openings. Yes, there are several gated communities in Boquete with rentals for less than your budget.
Thanks Loralei, very good of you, I am coming from California so your video was most helpful. Which immigration visa do you recommend please? I have US source pension income that qualifies for pensionado and/or investor -, thanks Brian
Most people sell most of what they have (unless it has extreme sentimental value) and buy their furniture in Panama where it can be significantly less expensive. My mom & dad didn't only buy their furniture, they had it hand made by furniture makers who are also expert carpenters. The small company was called "Cowes", I believe. They did an excellent job and something like that would have been cost prohibitive in the United States unless you had money pouring out your ears. lol It's also not worth it to ship your car to Panama. Unless you're planning on specifically buying American, all other cars can be bought for much less and the taxes are much much lower on economy cars. My sis bought a brand new Mitsubishi for less than $13,000 (brand-spankin-new & with a nice stereo with bluetooth) and her monthly payments are $188/month.
@@fanfare100 Hey! Thanks for talking about buying a car. I was thinking about that. It's good to know ahead of time what options we have. Just so you know, i plan on moving there in 5 yrs instead of 10 like you had suggested. I think it is doable and i just can't wait!!
Most rentals come furnished so there is no need to ship furniture. It is very expensive to ship household goods. You can buy everything brand new for less than it would cost you to ship things
Thank you all for replies, here I am wondering abut my furniture and my car. Still in planning stages. May be within 3 years. Much homework to be done.
I am English currently in London, England. I am looking to Panama as an option to relocate. I speak fluent Spanish and have a house and spanish residency. Do you help with the residency side if I decide to relocate there on a long term basis? I am looking for a placee just like this😍 I think Boqueto is the ideal to me. Are there currently any rentals there in this budget price? How is things now there with virus?
what a beautiful place!! I haven't seen any info on the changes for the visa requirements. Will you be doing a video on that? I know the requirements for the retirees has not changed. But there was some talk about the 'friendly nations' visa being changed. If there are big changes, it will be more difficult? more expensive? I have over 4 years before SS can start so I want to see if that is an option for an early retirement.
Can you still get the same type of place for $350 or so at 2023? I'm on a fixed income and would love to relocate there around July 2023. Can I get around Boquete with just a bicycle or would I need a car or something. I'm really looking for one-bedroom, just for myself.
@@PanamaRelocationTours Thanks. That should be doable. Can you guys tell me more about what kind of services you offer and the cost. What I need is help with rentals more than anything else.
I’m a 53 yr old black woman and I’m planning on retiring in Boquete soon! I’m so excited!
Yvette, you will absolutely love living in Boquete Panama!
@@PanamaRelocationTours Thank you! I’m still doing my extensive research and I’m loving Pedesi, Playa del Rompio, I would like to be able to ride my bike into town (someplace small and quiet) country like or just lay on the beach....I love gardening and I hate the heat! This week the temperature where I live will be in 100s all day for 5 days, My rent is $1900 for a 2 bedroom 2 bath townhouse, I’m ready for a slower pace of life and not worry about money all the time! Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
Why mention race. Why does that matter?
@@DinSC if you're a person of color you might get it. I'm an old white gal and I get it.
I'm also looking to retire in Panama this year. I'm considering the PRT.
Wow, $350 a month for that spacious and lovely place! Very nice!
Beautiful place, more so with the rent … a 5-minute walk to the town center of Boquete can be an A+
Very helpful. Wife and I are more than considering moving there. Had enough of the BS in the US...Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Ditto
Just 2 minutes in and I LOVE it!!! Your place is super nice, very nicely decorated and unbelievable rent!! I can't wait to retire there.
Come on down. The apartment next to Loralei with the same layout is available for $350 a month!
@@PanamaRelocationTours The apartment next door is available for the same price?
I could be there
@@PanamaRelocationTours I wish I could relocate right now...but things are not in order yet... I'm working on it tho😄
Is it still available?
Beautiful, congratulations, I m panameña living in Oregon ,I missing my family there daily. I m praying to be able to go and see my mother before she is gone.🙏🏼💕
I hope so too!
I didn't even have to finish watching before giving a thumbs up. Loralei is just a charming host in this video and I really appreciate her and her insight. Please pass along my gratitude. 💙💙💙
I''m' glad you enjoyed the video!
What a beautiful home - so tastefully decorated and cosy but those colours - ohh!! Just stunning.
Thank you Loralei and Jackie xx
Thank you so much! Glad you liked the video!
Excellent interview, she must be really blessed to have such a great arrangement 350 per month, and by now I’m sure she has a great support system around her, seems like a wonderful person. Thank you for sharing such wonderful interviews. 👍🏾
Glad you liked the video. She has a great support system in Boquete
haw far will 1400 $ get me in panama?@@PanamaRelocationTours
What a lovely home you have! Fantastic decorative skill. I am looking forward to going to Panama!
Thank you so much!
Stunning apartment. Absolutely stunning. She's done gorgeous things with it. Totally in love with it.
We agree! Glad you enjoyed the video!
Thank you for providing us this valuable information.
I’m a disabled USAF Veteran, looking to rent and/or buy a house in Panama.
We recommend that you rent for at least a year before making a buying decision.
Very nice interview covering good points about moving and adjusting. Great apartment at that price!
Glad you liked it!
Amazing rental price. My friend pays $1400/month here for a 2 BR/2 BA apartment here in the valley east of the SF Bay Area, and its a very nice property considering the rent. Rentals here can be a lot higher.
I was just in Boquete and $350 for all that is unfortunately not the norm. I had a studio for that price, and it was one of the better deals I found.
It you talk to the locals (not real estate agents) $350 or less IS the norm. If you only talk to expats or real estate agents about rentals, you will always pay more.
@@PanamaRelocationTours
Well said, but it requires time , patience and daily search , I guess .
Beautiful home. I hope I can get a place like this when I go in March 2021. Thank you for the video Loralei.
You can do it! There are some great bargains in Panama.
How is banking down there, Can we have an account in the states still or do we have to open an account there? Maybe that would be a good topic for your next video.
Very inspirational! She really has crafted a lovely life for herself.
This is the most beautiful apartment, I’ve ever seen!
It's Mas despacio por favor to have someone slow there speach. You are are beautiful person and deserve all that life has to offer. Warms my heart to see you doing so well.
The rent is good, excellent landlord. The decorations bleck!!!
Fantastic apartment for $350!!!
Beautiful apt for great price. Lots of good info. Thank you. I'm inspired!
Glad it was helpful!
This absoulutely gorgeous and just what I am looking for, except would like to be closer to the water. But....for $350 month, I would be VERY HAPPY:)
There are some nice $350 a month one bedrooms across from the Pacific Ocean in the Azuero
The sea sounds nice but trust me, you will move from there soon. The salt air destroys everything and, I speak out of experiences ...
@@PanamaRelocationTours My wife and I would like to find aplace like hers for $350/month in Boquete - can you help me?!
Thx for sharing your experience in Panama. Your apartment is lovely.
Thanks for watching!
Thank you so much for sharing real world experiences and this young ladies life. This type of detail is extremely helpful for someone like me rapidly approaching retirement age, 55 hope to be out at 58! Come on RRSP ..... Continued happiness and health to you Loralie (sorry if I misspelled it) in retirement.
Glad you enjoyed the video. You should come check out Panama!
This was a good video and her interior design is very lovely. She seems like a nice lady.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Deal of a lifetime!
There are other deals like this in Panama too. You won't find them on real estate websites. You can only find them by talking to people. boots on the ground.
@@PanamaRelocationTours Too bad your tours are booked for all of eterntiy!!!
What a nice informational video.
I'm glad you found this nice situation for yourself .
Glad you enjoyed it!
We have't picked a place to rent or buy yet, but when we do, we want Lorelei to come and do her decorating magic for us!
She's really good at decorating!
Good morning beautiful place you
Have and the monthly rent is
Excellent..the food over there is
More cheaper. Safety the more
With looking to move to a place.
Thank you to share.
Thank you Loralei. I'm very sorry the tank thief got you. Such robbers are likely unarmed and don;t want to hurt anybody but still it's invasive and one feels violated afterwards. I would still not hesitate to rent where you did. Looks very nice and I LOVE what you did with the design of your interior living space. Looks very comfy and homey. And the fact you have a convenience store downstairs and are only 5 minutes from town which itself is not too far from the province's capital looks like you hit the jackpot! Makes for a very nice and dignified retirement. And you made a very excellent point that at $350/month you can then take the savings to turn your apartment into a luxury apartment. :D The prices you got on those upholstery and curtain fabrics are normal for Panama but for the U.S. you would have paid an arm and a leg. Your couch came out awesome!! I loved your colour schemes too. Very warm and welcoming. Regarding the hiking boots, you might have better luck finding them in David or Santiago, and most definitely in the capital of Panama. That said, I must say, I once did buy a pair of hand-made boots next door in Costa Rica from a shoe-maker and true they were not "name brand" but they lasted me for many a year and they were comfy.
Thanks for your comments. I bought Merrill hiking books in Panama City. There is also a Colombia store in David with name brand hiking boots and poles.
How did you find out about your apartment?
what a nice presentation ...the only real downsides in boquette where i had a little rental place for years are the long drizzly wet seasons... and the distance to the little hospital in david...good luck,,,,, that being said....not to exagerate...one must be alert to ones surroundings at all times in panama,,,
Great video, fantastic deal on the apartment…extremely practical lady
Many thx
Glenn
Glad you enjoyed it
@Panama Relocation Tours thx for responding, I recently left the US after 20 yrs there to return to UK because of ageing family, transpired to be a bad move, I was contemplating panama prior to the family issues. Now panama n the philipines are back on the cards...
Are you still doing the Saturday online chats?
Once again, many thanks
Glenn
This is a wonderful interview! And I love her home! If we move down there to Boquete how would we locate a home with a similar price range ?
Thank you for the hiking info. I am very much into hiking and will make sure I bring the items you mentioned when I relocate hopefully in 2021. Nice apartment and a great informative video.
You can buy good hiking boots and poles in David or Panama City now.
@@PanamaRelocationTours Thanks!
Fantastic video! I liked and Subscribed. I live in Wisconsin USA. I been doing massive research on moving to the Philippines. Videos for BoQuete keep popping up! The Lord might be trying to tell me something! I will have to pray and see what He tells me! I can only follow Him where He leads me. Mucho Gracias! Vaya con Dios. Maybe he had a reason I took 4 years of Spanish in high school???
Glad it was helpful!
@james Marchetti, as I'm in a very similar position to yourself, I'd be extremely interested in your progression/ decision/s thus far.
Many thanks
Glenn
I'm watching this video on September 17th 2022 and I'm looking at your place it is wonderful I live in Northern California. Thinking about retiring the end of 2023. Panama sounds like a great place to retire because I too will be living on a limited budget.
Thanks for watching. Panama is much more affordable than N. Cal!
You are so informative and nice, Thankyou so much and God bless you. People like you are greatly appreciated and needed.
You are so welcome
Thankyou good information,taking your propane tank is very coming in Costarica too and a lot more;I have to vicit Panama next year hope is as safe as been said by many
What a great place. We are looking for a 3 or 4 bedroom apartment in the Boguete area.
good luck Loralel, you have a beautiful place i could find an affordable apt like your , the only reasonable price i found was in Las Tablas , i am 72 years i live on an income of $1.500.00 a month.
There is a nice $450 furnished one bedroom not far from where Loralei lives. it includes all utilities, even internet.
I love it.. really really nice.. and the price. To die for😀💕❤️👌✌️👍
I love ❤️ your. Apartments. How you fix it very beautiful.
Glad you like them!
Beautiful place, and a beautiful lady. Enjoy!
Thank you so much for watching the video. I'm glad you enjoyed it
is beautifull
and you look so nice
congratuleccions
Thank you so much 😀
Very Beautiful appartment. Thanks for the info!
Great story. Love to move to Panama one day!!
That's exactly what I need.
Do you need to have a car if to live in this location? Can she walk to her 5 min grocery trip to Boquete? Or she uses public transportation/bus?
Or get an Uber!
Nice! $350 is affordable for us poor folk. I would have thought that Boquete is much more expensive.
in Boquete, rentals range from $200 to $2500+ a month. There's something for everyone!
I'm Panamanian and after hearing her story about the burglary I feel completely appalled and saddened to hear that my people are behaving like this and you can tell she's so polite she won't even use the word stolen. Shame on them. I live in the USA now for close to 20yrs and we don't have security bars on our doors or windows. I'm very sorry for her and her neighbor and I rather cut off my hand before I grab something that is not mine.
She never said the thieves were Panamanians. They could have been colombian, canadian, russian. A thief is a thief, not a representative of any country :)
I'm Panamanian too. Like anywhere in the world, you have good and bad people. It is not a good thing to generalize. ✌
You must have never been to Chicago where they do have bars on Windows and doors!
@@user-vz3fh6oj7d we ALL need to learn from Japan. It is rare to see them stealing.
@@marydavis7978.....Chicago is also full of blacks so....
Thank you for sharing your experience!!
I need this ❤
Very pleasant & charming woman, who was quite informative [& honest]!
thanks for watching!
You are absolutely gorgeous. I think you have a great place and much better then silly Arizona. Be healthy and blessed.
Wow! Your apartment looks really nice and comfy. I think I want your assistance in decorating my apartment when I get there!
Any time!
Girl!!!!!!!! Im coming!!!!!
Already forwarded it to a few others I know who are contemplating moving to panama but are on a tight budget.
THANK YOU! There are affordable rentals out there. You won't usually find them on a real estate website or Facebook. Word-of-mouth scores the "good stuff"
@@PanamaRelocationTours I came here a few years back had some great deals word of mouth but was not ready to make the move.
I LIKE YOUR VIDEO. HOPE I CAN FIND A PLACE LIKE THAT WHEN I GET THERE
Thanks for watching
You don't say this is a typical unit for that price. Isn't it rather exceptional?
By encouraging people to move there you're ensuring the cost of living will go up up up over time..... Love your decor though, just lovely!
I know of many other units for rent for less than $400 but the owner does not have the decorating skills the Lorelei has.
@@PanamaRelocationTours Could those units be dolled up like yours, or are they just not up to it architecturally etc.
Thank you. lovely and informative video.
Wow! Amazing price for a rental
It sure is!
Good interview, informative! Nice apartment. Thanks for information
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks on making a great video
Glad you enjoyed it
Beautiful
Thank you! Cheers!
That's very beautiful!!! Love your decore.
Thank you so much!
A very helpful video. I wish you the best. 😊
Glad it was helpful.
Thank you for this. Lots of info that I need. Question: The apartment is described as unfurnished. Does this mean no appliances? Did she have to buy fridge, stove, washer, etc?
The apartment came with appliances but no other furniture. Loralei picked up most of the furniture at garage sales or hire a local craftsman to make it. He office desk was made for $75 by a local woodworker.
@@PanamaRelocationTours Great! Thank you for that info.
@@PanamaRelocationTours where exactly in bouquet is she located
350💲 that's cheap I'd live there no question about it😇👍
I want the same home!
thank you, I love Panama!
Me too! thanks for watching the video
Thanks for the info looks great
Are their swimming pools with public access...heated I would guess...perhaps resort access on a daily fee...or how do I swim daily in cool country?
Wow that's nice to see
Great information. I wish in these interviews they would speak a little on what they miss from their home country. While I am sure Panama fulfills most of there needs and wants there are surly some things they miss and it would be nice to hear about them. That one thing they miss might be the deciding factor for me or someone else watching.
I can tell you that most people don't miss much from their home country. I miss good mexican food. The mexican food restaurants in Panama are not so good. But all the ingredients are readily available to make your own. You learn to adapt when you move to Panama.
You would miss relatives and close friends !
this looks nice, however, i did notice bars on ALL the windows....what is the safety issue there?
It's traditional in Latin America to have bars on your windows. I assure you that Loralei would not still be in Panama 7 years later if there was safety issue!
thank you
Hello am older 65-year-old woman. How did you find your apartment? I live in Mississippi USA and was diagnosed with gastritis and doctor say I must have fresh organic vegetables. Are fruits and vegetables there locally grown and no GMO or pesticide? Gave you thumps up. Good video. thank you.
She found her apartment by word-of-mouth. A friend from her church told her about it. Some veggies are organic, non-GMO but most are not.
@@PanamaRelocationTours could you help me?
This is AMAZING!!! I could totally afford this comfortably. I would love to be closer to the water, but this is simply gorgeous. Great job! Happy and safe New Year 💝
Glad you liked the video! This house is about 1 hour to the Pacific Ocean!
Is it feasible to "snowbird" in Panama and is the community friendly as far as short term leases on apartments? I can picture my wife and I spending 3-4 months avoiding our cold months here in 🇨🇦 Canada.
a lot of people snowbird in Panama. This neighborhood has limited rentals but there are many others at similar prices.
Great place and very good price!
It really is!
Would you like a roommate Laura, to split expenses? Haha! Not kidding. :) I’m a woman from the US that’s going to apply for the Pensionado Visa. You have a beautiful home. :) It would be nice to live with someone who’s very familiar with Panama, at least for a few months. :)
Very interesting info ! Now, how do you go about finding a 2-bedroom apt or small home for rent ? Things to watch for in an eventual lease ? Internet and electricity monthly bills ? Can you rent just for 4 to 6 months on an exploration basis ?
Most landlords prefer to rent for 6 month minimum. If you want a short term lease, airbnb is best. In the highlands, electricity is rarely over $25. Gas is about $5 a month. Water is $100 a YEAR. Internet is $45.
@@PanamaRelocationTours
There is a market for 6 months or less rentals ( snowbirds, Panama short-term residents who need to go back home for financial,family or tax reasons).
AirBnB is available but costlier and rules restricting ( no overnight or week-end stay guests, etc.).
Let us hope some landlords show more flexibility.
Fabulous stitch work.. a lot of work too..
get a 250 gallon tank .. too heavy to steal..
Ide put a motion camera just for curiousity
Thanks for the tip
I love this! ❤️ I want to leave Canada. Is it easy to move there from here?
It's easy to move to Panama but you need to determine if you qualify for a residency visa to be able to live in Panama. panamarelocationtours.com/are-you-eligible-to-move-to-panama
Very nice place! my tourist visa is expiring in Korea, so I have booked a flight to Panama City next week and will be staying in a hotel for a week. I am interested in Boquete and I think I would like to stay in Panama for six months. I am 68 and retired, so if I decide to live there I will apply for the Pension visa. My rent budget max is $1200, however I would like to pay less. Does Boquete have any one or two bedroom gated condo communities with amenities for rent? I signed up for the Relocation tour but its a two year wait!
We'll have some openings for the 2021 tours. Get on the back up list to be notified for openings. Yes, there are several gated communities in Boquete with rentals for less than your budget.
I can't go to Panama to check it out but would be possible for you to give me some information upon your return? Thank you.
@@sidoniewinterpasternak9938 of course.
@@thomascawley2431 thank you
P.S. How is the humidity in Boquete generally year round? Any breeze?
It depends on the season -- currently about 50% boqueteweather.com/quick.htm
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Lorelei, would be possible to provide us with some logistics of your relocating to and living in Panama, esp healthcare? Thank you
We have all the information you need at panamarelocationtours.com/retire-in-panama
Wow, in Georgia I have a 20lb propane tank and it cost 20.00 to re-fill.
It's $5.37 for a refill in Panama!
I Live in Texas and I had my propane tank stolen from my neighbor- after that I locked them down with padlocks...
Rotten buggers, robbers are some the lowest forms of life stealing from generally the folks that can afford it the least?
Does the apartment comes furnished..it's very lovely
This apartment did not come furnished but she was able to furnish it with furniture from garage sales or consignment stores.
Thanks Loralei, very good of you, I am coming from California so your video was most helpful. Which immigration visa do you recommend please? I have US source pension income that qualifies for pensionado and/or investor -, thanks Brian
Boy Boquete is so appealing! I wonder how you move your furniture etc to Panama, wonder how expensive. It's on my to-do list to research that too
Most people sell most of what they have (unless it has extreme sentimental value) and buy their furniture in Panama where it can be significantly less expensive. My mom & dad didn't only buy their furniture, they had it hand made by furniture makers who are also expert carpenters. The small company was called "Cowes", I believe. They did an excellent job and something like that would have been cost prohibitive in the United States unless you had money pouring out your ears. lol It's also not worth it to ship your car to Panama. Unless you're planning on specifically buying American, all other cars can be bought for much less and the taxes are much much lower on economy cars. My sis bought a brand new Mitsubishi for less than $13,000 (brand-spankin-new & with a nice stereo with bluetooth) and her monthly payments are $188/month.
@@fanfare100 Hey! Thanks for talking about buying a car. I was thinking about that. It's good to know ahead of time what options we have. Just so you know, i plan on moving there in 5 yrs instead of 10 like you had suggested. I think it is doable and i just can't wait!!
Most rentals come furnished so there is no need to ship furniture. It is very expensive to ship household goods. You can buy everything brand new for less than it would cost you to ship things
Thank you all for replies, here I am wondering abut my furniture and my car. Still in planning stages. May be within 3 years. Much homework to be done.
@@dalewis5038 Go to youtube and check this video ' Move To Panama - Experience & Advice Shipping Your Stuff '
Are the price of rent in 2022/2023 still the same or it got pricier in general?
Prices are generally the same. More in some areas and less in other areas.
I am English currently in London, England. I am looking to Panama as an option to relocate. I speak fluent Spanish and have a house and spanish residency. Do you help with the residency side if I decide to relocate there on a long term basis? I am looking for a placee just like this😍 I think Boqueto is the ideal to me. Are there currently any rentals there in this budget price? How is things now there with virus?
what a beautiful place!! I haven't seen any info on the changes for the visa requirements. Will you be doing a video on that? I know the requirements for the retirees has not changed. But there was some talk about the 'friendly nations' visa being changed. If there are big changes, it will be more difficult? more expensive? I have over 4 years before SS can start so I want to see if that is an option for an early retirement.
I will discuss the visa updates on the conference call on Saturday at 5pm CST. call 1-712-770-4160 access code 120440#
Will there be another conference call regarding any changes to the friendly nations visa? I look to come early next year in January or February
no changes for a year per the October 31 call
Luv it, is the country/ city open now that this covid is everywhere?
$350/month INCLUDING water and electricity? That's basically unheard of in the U.S., even in "affordable" states like WV and Kentucky.
Come see how you can LIVE BETTER for LESS in Panama!
Can you still get the same type of place for $350 or so at 2023? I'm on a fixed income and would love to relocate there around July 2023. Can I get around Boquete with just a bicycle or would I need a car or something. I'm really looking for one-bedroom, just for myself.
a similar place would be closer to $500 now. But there are some more affordable rentals too.
@@PanamaRelocationTours Thanks. That should be doable. Can you guys tell me more about what kind of services you offer and the cost. What I need is help with rentals more than anything else.
Hi am moving there in 2023. Any recommendations on a house like yours. Am on a budget too.
It depends on where you are moving to. There are affordable rentals in David and Dolega.