Panama's Best Kept Secret - Potrerillos

Sue and Ed moved from Fort Collins Colorado to Potrerillos Panama in 2010. Potrerillos is a rural town in Chriqui Province about halfway between David and Boquete. The weather is a little warmer than Boquete and much cooler than David so it's ideal!
Sue and Ed talk about what their life is like living in Potrerillos. They enjoy the amazing views, a short walk down the street to pick fresh produce, their church is within walking distance, and there are some small grocery stores, and very affordable restaurants close by.
Potrerillos has a population of about 1,200 super friendly people. It's about a 20-minute drive to Boquete and a 20-minute drive to David.
Come see what life is like in Potrerillos Panama! You'll be amazed.
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[@roybladea6180]

Ive been to Potrerillos.its fine if you like living in the countryside with cows,horses.

[@normagertz9055]

Temperature between 70 and 80 sounds great.

[@dovygoodguy1296]

Especially if the humidity isn't extreme!

[@divinaflamingarrow9556]

I am so ready to be in potrerillos! It is triple digit heat here in Tempe, Arizona.

[@elizabeth4914]

I would love to do volunteer work, with dogs and cats, with disabled children, and food banks.

[@thecoclesano]

Nice the part of the hummingbirds. Aplausos for these gentlemen

[@PanamaRelocationTours]

Thanks for watching the video. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@bartonofarrell3920]

So happy to see you don't have silly snow. Stay healthy and enjoy your life in a beautiful country.

[@PanamaRelocationTours]

None of that cold white stuff in Panama. Come see how you can LIVE BETTER!

[@manuelrojas2015]

Beautiful couple , and beautiful persons A lot of blessings for you 2

[@PanamaRelocationTours]

Thank yo so much for watching!

[@johnf.2300]

Sounds perfect! Lovely well spoken couple! You can really see how much they love animals and the importance of giving back to the community. Really enjoyed it.

[@PanamaRelocationTours]

We agree! Thanks for watching the video

[@pklemets]

Very nice video. I love the story of their journey, perspectives and views of the pueblo and granjas. 👍

[@PanamaRelocationTours]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@elizabeth4914]

Thank you for the info, looks like where I live now……without the SNOW!

[@thefrugalwanderlustinglinguist]

I just loved this episode. I have been house sitting (mostly in Panamá as well) for the past 4 years full time but was not familiar with this location even though I THOUGHT I knew Panamá well in my 10 years living here. I will have to visit on my next drive up that way! Thanks again for the intro!

[@marythomas1127]

How did you get started in house sitting? I am very curious about that!

[@thefrugalwanderlustinglinguist]

@@marythomas1127 My 1st was with Trusted House sitters. I had cared for pets of family and friends and asked them for references. It just took off from there

[@jehuhutton937]

could you do some panama videos of the places you are visiting, panama videos are in short supply.

[@CEMBerthoud]

Shout out from Colorado!

[@Sabrina-od4mr]

Such a charming couple with great information.

[@PanamaRelocationTours]

We agree! Thanks for watching

[@robertgulfshores4463]

Thank you Jackie! Very informative video, and such a nice couple. I hope I can meet them and also volunteer when I move to Panama

[@robinfrisella7767]

I'd never heard of Potrerillos before! Thank you for sharing your experiences. Just when I think I've got my possible landing spots narrowed down, someone pops up with yet another wonderful place :)

[@PanamaRelocationTours]

We try to introduce you to a lot of new places in Panama so you can decide which area is best for YOU!

[@KikaWaiAlae]

@@PanamaRelocationTours Aloha Jackie, I would like more information of this location please. Mahalo

[@flyinghawaiian4540]

@@KikaWaiAlae - Howzit! I hope you move there, I just closed on a home in Potrerillos Arriba and just got back to the 808.

[@KikaWaiAlae]

@@flyinghawaiian4540 I bought a place on the beach. Not sure where but I think it’s near my friends beach house. I will head out there next year to find a good pleasant temperature and not too rainy area for my above sea level home. I know it’s easy and inexpensive to purchase and hard to sell but I’m not interested in selling anything I do purchase there. It’s like my lands here that I have land patents on. Hard to sell because banks won’t loan on them. Lol. Cash only to likeminded folks.

[@KikaWaiAlae]

@@flyinghawaiian4540 my son flew out to the Hawaiian Kingdom (Oahu) yesterday. He’ll be staying for a couple of days. Whereabouts are you from? Born and raised Aliamanu.

[@928gto]

Awesome

[@globalgogetter4469]

Wow 👌 People are living in so many ways. Great video.

[@PanamaRelocationTours]

Panama has something for everyone

[@joshanderson7358]

Thanks for sharing.Well done and best wishes for the future.

[@PanamaRelocationTours]

Thank you! You too!

[@donxavi1804]

Great info video folks! I’ve been out of the U.S. military for several years now, and I’m trying to relocate to this area that I found 3 or 4 years ago and will like to know more about it and what I need to build a house there … again thank you guys for sharing your experience there.

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[@gregoriousgotti5115]

Nice Couple..Thats lady is a Ángel....How's Animals look for her..how she could Feed the Horses ..and fist time .,I Saw Somebody Feed the Humming birds ...waooo Nice ..Bless

[@montanasociety]

Great video! Potrerillos is an amazing area and the new highway built near there is really setting it up to unlock its potential!

[@PanamaRelocationTours]

I agree. It's a great area and so much more affordable than Boquete!

[@montanasociety]

@@PanamaRelocationTours Plus Potrerillos is close to Volcan, which I think is due for a nice boom in the next 10-15 years (possibly even 5-10 if things go smoothly).

[@periwinkle363]

Thanks great info.!!!

[@PanamaRelocationTours]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sawativander2025]

INFINITAS gracias por compartir su experiencia, nosotros vamos a vivir allí en Potrerillos dentro de pocos meses mi marido es holandés

[@SheriffSparky200]

I was there for the house offering animal rescue. The rescue called the private bus service. I guess there is no public transit, so the private bus was $2-3 to Boquette. Weather in Panama can be extreme so getting the best weather with acceptable transport is key.

[@PanamaRelocationTours]

all the buses in Panama are privately owned. They have a set schedule and fees.

[@rmzn77]

Hey bro I am your big fan I always follow your videos on youtube.

[@PanamaRelocationTours]

Thank you so much 😀

[@garyyarbrough888]

The weather reduces costs substantially $$$

[@PanamaRelocationTours]

Yes it does. When you don't need an air conditioner, you can significantly reduce your costs.

[@joshanderson7358]

Yes.True.

[@mikecaprock9684]

Enjoyed your presentation very much ! Bye the way how is the internet there? 😄 sorry didn’t see your earlier reply 👍🏻

[@PanamaRelocationTours]

Sue has 6 Mbps where she lives

[@jmm8193]

It is not about the place to live since the entire planet is beautiful and home to every living being that knows how to enjoy the quiet existence with all the fibers of their being of what they call “Nature.” The matter is between those who live and interact since there are two types of people: those who are against Nature and those who are carried away by Nature. The first ones are sick, corrupt and the latter are healthy beings. The human being should not wait to get old; the human being should not wait for the last days of its life to fully enjoy existence from its beginning as it should and not as they think it should be lived with "politics", "economy", "law enforcement", "productivity" and all the rest that we already know as "civilized moral society" that has nothing moral but injustice.

[@urbanart7325]

Maybe we can meet one day.

[@rajsiva1936]

I love your video can you send me the information about rentals houses later I will bring I am Canadian my wife Cuban have 2 young children like to move to Panama

[@PanamaRelocationTours]

see craigslist Panama for rental information

[@anthonycappuchi7619]

If you don’t mine me asking your ages because I will be 80 next and thinking about coming to Panama TonyC

[@suedavis7310]

we are just a few months younger than you, Anthony.

[@d201120112011]

How is the reforestation visa different from the agricultural visa?

[@PanamaRelocationTours]

Yes, the reforestation visa is different from the agriculture visa.

[@urbanart7325]

How do you manage your money? Do you a bank account in your area or just draw $ from the MTM

[@PanamaRelocationTours]

most expats have a Panama bank account and debit card.

[@urbanart7325]

Thank you for your reply.

[@victorlionelnazaire685]

Interesting point of view ; but, tell me, can you find a one to two bedroom apt or small house there equiped ( kitchen range and fridge, washing machine) at a reasonable monthly rent in Potrerillos ?

[@PanamaRelocationTours]

Yes, rents are very reasonable in Potrerillos. I've seen one bedrooms for $350 to $800 there.

[@divinaflamingarrow9556]

Yes this is what I need a small house or 1 bedroom that a retiree can afford. 😊

[@divinaflamingarrow9556]

Beach near too!!!!❤❤❤

[@Kristoferwitha_k]

Ok question.......howwwwww are these people getting visa to stay in Panama now? As I understand it, They no longer offer the friendly nation's Visa and the new Visa to replace it requires you to pay at least 300k to $500k now. Who has that kind of money?

[@PanamaRelocationTours]

They got a Pensionado visa is easy! You only need $1000 per month in lifetime income to qualify plus $250 for each dependent.

[@anonamous8243]

Also the "Investment Amount" specified can be "Property Owned" as well, so your primary residence can be the economic investment for residency. We just relocated here in November 2021, purchased our home here and are in the process of acquiring residence status, which honestly with 180 day tourist visa and easy process of a weekend trip out of country to renew it. Honestly isn't necessary a requirement either. Just recommend all ownership be held under a Panamanian Corporation works very well and extremely easy. We're (44 & 29) and packed up our business, vehicles and belongings and relocated everything to Panama. With the right local assistance this is actually a quite manageable endeavor too, not some of the horror stories you read about, but highly recommend to utilize local professionals who know the landscape well.

[@luckyrabbit2]

@@anonamous8243We are 47 and 48 and are thinking about moving with our 77 yr old mom and 14 yr old child. Feels like a daunting task.

[@dovygoodguy1296]

Just to clarify, they don't have their own place, but live long term in a house sitting situation? Their situation is beautiful especially for anyone who likes the rural lifestyle. For some of us it might seem a bit isolated and maybe a little lonely to folks who like the city. They are really admirable. Did it take them a long time to adapt to driving there and get a car?

[@PanamaRelocationTours]

Driving in Panama is easy if you are driving OUTSIDE of Panama City

[@dovygoodguy1296]

@@PanamaRelocationTours Isn't there also very heavy traffic between the city and beach areas like Coronado over the weekend and holidays??

[@dovygoodguy1296]

What were Ed and Sue',s experience in Ecuador that led them to Panama?

[@PanamaRelocationTours]

Obviously, they prefer Panama.

[@YTinthepocket]

Internet speeds? For remote workers?

[@PanamaRelocationTours]

See this internet speed report I did a few months ago panamarelocationtours.com/internet-speeds-in-panama

[@PanamaRelocationTours]

Sue says they have 6 Mpbs at their house

[@YTinthepocket]

@@PanamaRelocationTours great research and very helpful article thanks!

[@anonamous8243]

Speeds on average in remote areas are 10Megs. However Panama is quickly deploying Fiber Optic in many regions. We live in a very remote area on the side of Volcan Baru and I operate a Crypto Mining Farm on-site myself utilizing several WiFi connections, I run roughly 20GHs of Data 24/7 without any issue internet wise. Now power/electricity if you're operating servers or need 24/7 reliability, definitely need to invest in a good battery backup system as the power will go out occasionally but typically very short periods maybe 5min-15mim. Internet here is good though and in Metro areas it's fantastic, even the WiFi allows smooth streaming of HD Movies while running 20GHs of data simultaneously. Clear tower line of site helps if remote though 😉

[@YTinthepocket]

@@anonamous8243 great info Anon, thanks. If I can ever get there I'll be a backpack wanderer, exploring as I go. I may find house sitting so I always want to know about internet access.

[@dovygoodguy1296]

As older expats do Ed and Sue feel comfortable enough to be close enough to good medical services while living in a small community?

[@PanamaRelocationTours]

There is a small clinic in the town where they live and a big hospital is only 15 minutes away

[@dovygoodguy1296]

@@PanamaRelocationTours Si it's not a big deal if they have medical issues. That's good to know. Is there any video about that hospital facility?

[@lynneanderson8643]

Are people able to bring their pets from the U.S.?

[@PanamaRelocationTours]

YES! You can bring your pets with you to Panama. Here's how panamarelocationtours.com/bringing-your-pets-to-panama

[@lynneanderson8643]

@@PanamaRelocationTours Thanks!

[@gilbertosanchez4090]

Yes

[@rubenespinal3158]

I hope these people don't come with the same mindset from the place they are running away from.

[@PanamaRelocationTours]

Most people are coming to Panama to live the good life at a more affordable price.

[@mariedesbois5713]

Malheureusement ,il y a effectivement des expatriés dans ce cas , pas mal même. Dommage , oui.

[@rhondamitchell7367]

I guess you will need a car to get around?

[@PanamaRelocationTours]

it depends on where you live. the public transportation system is excellent throughout Panama. If you are close to a bus stop, you can take the bus.