2 Great Places to Live or Retire in Panama

[@adventurefreaksss]

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[@giivan1986]

Another big plus is Panama is not prone to earthquakes or Hurricanes like other locations

[@rjh2772]

the mold will kill you

[@TheDukeofDixie]

My biggest concern with Boquete is that is seems residents must constantly battle mold. I'm not sure how available whole house dehumidifiers are, but that kind of appliance seems essential to prevent mold from damaging paper/books, leather goods/clothing, and ones health.

[@brian1988]

Boquete is very nice, but it has become more expensive over the past decade as more expats move into the area. In some respects it's becoming what people wanted to escape FROM in their home countries, in terms of housing expense, restaurant expense, general expense, and traffic. My mother-in-law is Panamanian from Chiriqui, and she is always complaining about how the 'rich' expats 'over-tip' at restaurants, creating an expectation that 'everyone' must now tip more. What I consider a 'fair' tip based on USA standards, she fights me to reduce at almost every restaurant.😂 The people highlighting Boquete as a great place to live are actually causing the area to become the opposite of why they state it's a great place to move TO.😂 It's a double edge sword. More development can mean better infrastructure, more variety of services, more schools, etc. However, it also brings more expense, and dilutes the native culture. I hear people talk about the challenge of learning the new language, but they should have expected that aspect before moving to a Spanish-speaking country. Rather than work to assimilate into the new culture and language, they group together and expand in order to create the environment that they moved FROM, where they felt more familiar and comfortable. That's kind of what Boquete has become as it is highlighted more and more by KZbinrs and the relocation companies. Just my observations.

[@MarvelousMusic1]

VERY informative! I love your tranquil energy and your delivery. Thank you so much!

[@adventurefreaksss]

Thank you @marvelousmusic1

[@jjoel609]

Nice video, but Boquete has no hospitals, correct? The nearest one is quite far in David, so that won't work for me! I am in Panama City right now and it is nice and would be my choice!

[@adventurefreaksss]

Not sure, hopefully one of the expats will comment. Thank you!

[@jimgathercole235]

They are finishing a hospital that was started a while back. Many smaller clinics can take care of most any urgent need but if you’re so concerned, it might be best to find a different place to live🤷🏼‍♂️

[@bradfordarcher661]

@@jjoel609 there is a new 50M hospital being built in Alto Boquete

[@dcooner5969]

Great vid .. retired military here stationed in Panama for some time .. exploring the possibility to retire in such a great country.

[@adventurefreaksss]

@@dcooner5969 Thank you! Keep us posted on your search. Panama has a lot og great places to live in!

[@pamelasanford3173]

We are retired military, looking for a tranquil place to retire close to nature. Finding Florida overbuilt and too expensive, we are considering Panama. If you have any tips, we would appreciate your experience there.

[@johnrencher442]

Great information, thank you for your kind easy voice… you should be in Radio…

[@adventurefreaksss]

Lol, Thank you John!

[@dovygoodguy1296]

Ré, can you start making Pros and Cons videos ? I think your style is excellent for that type of video. Especially since alot of folks are facing confusion and having second thoughts about various countries due to factors of climate, crime, cartels, healthcare, droughts, visas, etc. Plus there is the very real problem of opposition about gentrification and takeover by foreigners. It's happening in Costa Rica and is going to grow.

[@adventurefreaksss]

That's not a bad idea! What type of Pros and Con video would you like to see? What countries?

[@dovygoodguy1296]

@@adventurefreaksss I am sure you will do a good job on any. How about the three most popular: México, Panama and Costa Rica?

[@adventurefreaksss]

@@dovygoodguy1296 okay i have a few planned in the next coming weeks with the podcasts as well. Once it settles down ill give one of these a try. I like the pros con concept! Thanks buddy!!

[@dovygoodguy1296]

@@adventurefreaksss I'm glad to help. Your videos are always substantive. Here's another thought, maybe you could have a roundtable of more than one expat in a discussion, and a group of several expats from different countries discussing issues as they look from their different locations.

[@laurastaley7627]

@@adventurefreaksss Maybe take the issues you usually cover like cost of living, food, healthcare, what people can do (lifestyle), throw in other big topics that come up in your comments, like weather and transportation, and assign what you know to pros and cons. It might be good to do it on cities rather than countries since cost of living varies in a country along with availability of housing, healthcare, and other factors.

[@Thealignmentkeys]

thank you - planning on retiring abroad by 2026- Panama is on my list - planning to do some discovery trips soon - thank you for this great video!

[@adventurefreaksss]

What other areas are you exploring?

[@Thealignmentkeys]

@adventurefreaksss Costa Rica, Belize and Ecuador

[@adventurefreaksss]

@@Thealignmentkeys I just did a second podcast with an expat living in Belize. I'll post in about a month. It's very informative and she has a blog about Belize. You can find Megan's blog here: realliferecess.com/author/megan/ Also Ecuador is a terrific choice. What area of Ecuador are you thinking?

[@Thealignmentkeys]

@adventurefreaksss Thank you. Looking forward to it.

[@sherrielynnmalcolm4722]

​@Thealignmentkeys Equador comes on strong for Climate, Healthcare and Affordability. Quenca has a huge Expat community and is very safe. As well as your 72° climate year around. Altho I am exploring the Coastal regions like Olone.

[@DanielFernandez-jv7jx]

Thank you very much for this overview. When you give the percentage numbers cheaper, what are you comparing to in the USA? Averages? Means? Any particular area?

[@adventurefreaksss]

I don't understand this question Daniel.

[@DanielFernandez-jv7jx]

@@adventurefreaksss My apologies. You actually did answer the question in your video.

[@Cyberguest]

Poços de Caldas MG Brazil is 72 degrees all year long. Perfect weather.

[@adventurefreaksss]

Thank you for this! Do you live there?

[@WeDidntExpectthis]

Your videos are great! How far outside of Panama City are the beaches? How long would it take to get to one? thanks!

[@adventurefreaksss]

Veracruz Beach (30 Minutes from Panama City) ... Taboga Island (1 Hour from Panama City) ... Coronado Beach (1 Hour from Panama City) ... Contadora Island (1 Hour and 30 Minutes from Panama City) ... Bolaños Island (1 Hour and 30 Minutes from Panama City)

[@AdventureRich]

Boquete for the win! 🙌🏼

[@maryk5544]

Why do you say that?

[@AdventureRich]

​@@maryk5544 so many things. But mostly the weather and the outdoor experiences/adventures

[@johnmonroe9942]

I’m an amateur astronomer does Boquete have many clear nights throughout the year?

[@marilynpeoples5099]

Is a car required to live in Boquete.?

[@adventurefreaksss]

Not if you live in town. If you choose to live outside of Boquete, you will need transportation or will need to rely on public transportation. Many purchase vehicles:)

[@roygoad2870]

You need to do a vlog on Lake Atitlan Guatemala, very popular expat destination. Antigua also, very popular historical town in Guatemala 😊

[@adventurefreaksss]

@@roygoad2870 thank you for viewing Roy! I do have one on Antigua here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKere6SXbamsgsksi=AMin9lWKlB0k_M7c

[@taurus1379]

Beautiful country.,..travel there every year

[@adventurefreaksss]

It truly is a wonderful place to live and travel to.

[@svetmarat8]

😂I am listening to you from faraway Kazakhstan, you probably haven't been there, we are the northern part of Kazakhstan bordering Russia. We have frosts of -25 now

[@dovygoodguy1296]

The climate in Panama City would force many of us to confine ourselves to air conditioning a lot of the time, which isn't any better than confining oneself because of cold in other places. Then there is the weakening economy because of the canal drought. High heat and humidity is probably not just a problem for older people.....(!!)

[@adventurefreaksss]

But in Boquete it is 70 degrees year around!

[@chillnophone2024]

​@@adventurefreaksss 😮 wOw ❤

[@laurastaley7627]

Cold is a whole lot harder on my arthritis than heat and humidity! Air conditioning doesn’t have the same effect as cold weather. At least, that has been my experience since being diagnosed 37 years ago.

[@dovygoodguy1296]

@@laurastaley7627 It's probably not just an issue of arthritis. One expat in East Asia said that in the summer he has to change clothes several times a day.....

[@dovygoodguy1296]

@@adventurefreaksss Sure, but it's probably facing congestion, insufficient infrastructure, and lack of walkability. Alas..... another such example is the lake Chapala area in Mexico

[@ThePHCHIEF]

Those rental prices are misleading. Way too low

[@sherieash1280]

What about purchasing an apartment or house?

[@adventurefreaksss]

@@sherieash1280 purchasing property is pretty easy and straightforward in Panama. Thank you for viewing!

[@sherieash1280]

@@adventurefreaksss Thank you. If you know the name of a real estate company, please share it with me. Thank you.

[@adventurefreaksss]

@@sherieash1280 What area are you considering in Panama?

[@sherieash1280]

@@adventurefreaksss David

[@adventurefreaksss]

@@sherieash1280 Give my friend Sumayah a call. She owns a Real Estate Co out that way. Her email is: [e-mail]. Please let her know that AdventureFreaksss referred you:).

[@glennr9913]

With a private plane, keeping a condo in Panama City and having a place in Boquete would be feasible. I'll have to work on getting a pilot's license. 🍻

[@adventurefreaksss]

Good plan!

[@bradfordarcher661]

If it floats flies or fu..ks you are better off renting. Copa has 2 daily flights from Panama City

[@oofyrog]

CAN YOU SUGGEST TO ME AN ATTORNEY THAT CAN HELP ME GET A PENSION VISA!

[@Nancy22102]

How is Panama Laws governed?

[@adventurefreaksss]

@@Nancy22102 by the government:)

[@rjh2772]

the cost of living there has skyrocketed

[@vincemurry4201]

WOW !

[@David-zl6jr]

Are there Lakes & Rivers in Boquette Panama? What about CostCo or Walmart or Equivalent? What's Home Ownership like for an Expat? ReaL Estate investing Good there? Glad your Channel ended up in my KZbin feed! I've Condidered Crostoa on the Coast; France & Spain in Smaller, Quiet, 50K 175K population or LESS, yet about sn hour from Big cities, Very old & Large Chateauxs!; Portugal Smaller Cities; Ambergris Caye Belize; El Salvador, they have BitCoin as there Currency, and it's a Beautiful place; Ecuador & Nicaragua; Puerto Aventuras, Akumal, Puerto Penasco & San Miguel de Allende Mexico😎🏝🙃 2020 thru 2022, delayed plans & temporary adjustment to stay in Maysville Kentucky Mason County, 2 Blocks from the Ohio River, Low 8K population cuty/mid 16K population County! Thank you for you content & Hope you do some Comparisons among my choices!!!

[@svetmarat8]

I am interested in Panama, I want to move, I am already retired

[@marcelchevalier-w9q]

if you do it will be dissapointed dont move to panama

[@rjh2772]

bring a lot of money

[@stevesiebold]

Thank you!

[@jindynubon3953]

These Great places to live in Panama videos always avoid the Elephants in the room. Your ethnicity and your social status, what's great for Europeans from the West, or an Asian, or a Black person varies greatly as well as the community you want to live in and the lifestyle you want

[@adventurefreaksss]

Can you provide some examples of how it varies among these groups in Panama?

[@jindynubon3953]

@@adventurefreaksss I live in San Miguelito, I can ride the metro, shop at the malls, go to restaurants and pretty much go anywhere in the city and be surrounded by people that look like myself, I'm a Black American. This is very comforting, I feel like I belong. Now in certain burrows the atmosphere is different like EL Cangrejo for example which has a lot of American Expats black and white. Or the city of Boquete, I try to limit my time in these areas because I primarily came here to get away from the American culture. If you notice, the Chinese population in Panama have their own areas, and the wealthy have their own areas. And I'm sorry to say the poor have their own areas as well, so to say "The best places to live in Panama" really depends on who you are

[@adventurefreaksss]

@@jindynubon3953 Thanks for this information. Let me know if you'd like to be a guest on a future podcast!!

[@bm5906]

Panama City is good for a week visit, but it's a typical hot, humid, noisy, congested, and dirty city. There is no beach. $600 in Panama City will not get you a nice place. Boquette is nice weather wise, but it's rather boring, or maybe even extremely boring. Pay attention that at 5:50 he said a day trip to the beach is 4 (FOUR) hours round trip. That may be ok on a big bus, but in a car, truck, or van it's not woth the pain after a certain age.

[@adventurefreaksss]

Thank you for viewing and this addition!

[@dovygoodguy1296]

I've never been there, but I have come to the same conclusion from watching videos. Maybe it's my age in my 60s. I just wouldn't be able to handle congestion, noise, heat or humidity, whether in Central America, Malaysia, Vietnam or Dubai. Not to mention living close to war zones like Europe or parts of Asia, or near drug cartels. It would be like going from the frying pan of the Woke culture of North America to the fires of other countries with the other problems.

[@AdamEgret]

Skip Panama city. I'm here right now. Considering cutting my trip short. It's dirty, humid, poverty ridden, and walk ability is non-existent. Bogota Colombian ftw.

[@adventurefreaksss]

@@AdamEgret Bogota is a great city too. Cooler and lots to do! Enjoy and keep us posted on your journey!

[@dovygoodguy1296]

@@AdamEgret I've got my heart set on Pereira Colombia....based on KZbin videos of course. Same for Santiago de los Caballeros.

[@vincemurry4201]

Just subscribed , need advice Sir. Can afford 650 to 850 mthly rent. Bachelor looking for a Wife about 45, Im 61 now. Will be there June 2025. Retired and Ill want to find me a good spot .

[@adventurefreaksss]

@@vincemurry4201 if you’re set on Panama, single and looking to connect with others, Panama City would be ideal.

[@vincemurry4201]

@@adventurefreaksss That's what I wanted to hear, a clear and Concise decision, perfect. I been praying to get there for years, thank you very much Sir. I've been asking others on KZbin, but no one would answer, just like come and see. I need a starting point to scout the area. So I'm excited to offer you 1 Cold beer or 1 Hot Coffee on me. See ya on the Flip side.

[@adventurefreaksss]

@@vincemurry4201 I spent time in Panama city and it is a wonderful place to visit and live. It is a good starting point! Keep us posted on your journey!

[@vincemurry4201]

@@adventurefreaksss YES SIR, I RETIRE JUNE 16 ,2025, AND ITS A WRAP. IM OFF AND RUNNING.

[@rishabhsahu6102]

@@vincemurry4201 Hey Mr. Murry i would like to connect with you do you have an email?

[@AdamEgret]

Panama city is like a dystopina version of miami. Im here right now. Cant wait to leave.

[@adventurefreaksss]

Lol, that's funny. It does remind me of Miami a little:)

[@kennyroberts2703]

Miami is a hellhole. I'll take Panama City every day of the week.

[@stevenhensel8226]

Interesting but you missed one of the biggest - the beaches/Coronado area

[@adventurefreaksss]

Thank you for adding this!

[@stevebishop3796]

You may also want to add Altos Del Maria. It is about 20 min east of Coronado and has similar climate as Boquete.

[@vincemurry4201]

Not being funny, but Im trying to exscape Americans ,LOL. Trying to mesh with the locals and dive deep into the Culture

[@adventurefreaksss]

@@vincemurry4201 plenty of places to do that around the globe! I truly enjoy immersing myself in the culture as well!

[@nelson3495]

Same here! I’m American 🇺🇸 but wanting to get away from other Americans.