They Love Living at Playa El Rompio Panama

[@deni9360]

Oh, my... I think my BP went down several points just listening to these Expats. People go there with health issues and get HEALTHIER; pain and BP go DOWN. 😳 I need to get there sooner rather than later. Great Video. Gracias!

[@CrimeVictimsProtection]

Me too

[@holgermessner851]

I’m a pain patient. A friend of mine in Canada, he was born in Panama, approached me on a cold weekend when I was unable to move around again. He said: “I can’t see it anymore. You are 56 and you walk around like a 90 year old guy when it gets cold in Canada. Why you not visiting my country where it is warm 12 months a round?” I thought already of moving back to Germany. So why not. November 2019 I arrived in Panama for 5 months I thought. The pandemic told me different…. Anyway. I arrived with 50% of my suitcase stuffed with pills for 5 months. I do know that my body likes it warm. I mean, after close to 4 years now in Panama, people think that I am nuts. I’m outside every day. I can move around like before my accident 10 years ago. I do get ones in a while pain attacks as I call it. That’s when I am in bed for 3-4 days. For this “emergencies “ I got some medications at home. But mostly the hot climate did it’s work. I had a little bit high blood pressure what is gone completely. I know that this isn’t the case for everyone. But what can you lose? - I actually do know the couple who owns this property. We did visit them a couple times. I do love the artwork. It’s fantastic. Short Hello from Nueva Gorgona .

[@christinec.2376]

finally,.. RENTERS! this makes me very happy! thank you!

[@PanamaRelocationTours]

almost ALL our videos are people who rent. We highly recommend that you do not buy real estate in Panama until you have lived in Panama at least a year or maybe even never buy!!

[@christinec.2376]

@@PanamaRelocationTours I am not in the financial position to purchase anywhere, which is why I was so excited to see this. Most of the times as I listened to the people, they never mention that they are renting, or how much they are paying. Which is Vital Information for me anyways. But thanks I'll go back and re-watch a few more for clarity👋🏾🙂

[@sbdreamin]

I have been waffling about Panama, thinking the beach would be too hot, and the mountains too rainy. But I’m a beach person through and through and listening to them and seeing the area, it looks awesome. I guess you just get used to the heat. The beach looks like the beaches I am used to so it looks like home to me. Some day....

[@PanamaRelocationTours]

I totally agree!

[@sbdreamin]

@@PanamaRelocationTours Hi Jackie, I really appreciate the effort that you obviously put into this business of yours. I'm very grateful for all the info. When my time gets closer, I'll buy the online guide cuz I'm not afraid to just 'go for it' and land somewhere. Did that in Mexico and stayed in the same area 7 years and was very happy. I'll still keep looking though...but I know that Bocas is not for me...WAY too wet and rainy. The drier pacific beaches look super nice.

[@CrimeVictimsProtection]

I would opt for the hot beach climate

[@charlesdriscoll3487]

Wafflin' wont do. Come see Panama. That is what we did. We knew then.

[@neritzayelena]

I grown up going to playa el rompió . Sure I miss the fresh catch of the day with fried plantains (Patacones ). 😋😋😋🇵🇦🇺🇸😎👍

[@PanamaRelocationTours]

You will LOVE this video!!

[@reginapolo3357]

Neritza, ialso grew up there. My mothers family is from Santa Ana. She was born there. I remember swimming up to the blue side of the ocean. I remeber digging up clams. Where are you now

[@neritzayelena]

@@reginapolo3357 my family is from chitre but used to have a place at that beach 🏝.

[@reginapolo3357]

@@neritzayelena my family has been in Chitre for over 40 years.

[@charlesdriscoll3487]

I love the langostinos and patacones, but the papa fritas are so good too!

[@ronaldavila7428]

Mi amigo Chuck. Un hombre bueno con su espousa bonita. Quiero apprendre Espanol tambien. Tengo muchos amigos de San Salvador y El Ciudad de Mexico Plenty of chances to practice my Spanish but still it's very slow going muy lente thank you for sending me this video I love it God bless you guys I love hearing from you and I'm so happy for you please keep me posted when you can

[@charlesdriscoll3487]

Dear friend, thank you for watching, and your kind words. Be well, and I hope to habla espanol con tu.

[@alirisbennett514]

Thank you guys to love my beautiful country panama 🇵🇦 I’m from David chiriqui panama 🇵🇦 but I’m living in Texas 30 years I married with American army soldier I’m married in my David chiriqui when they American bases was there I was living in panama base 2 years in im back to Texas in 1991 but I miss my country badly I have plans to moving back to my country I miss my beautiful David chiriqui I miss my food is hard I have boy in girl but my kids r older but young 🇺🇸🇵🇦

[@PanamaRelocationTours]

I hope you can come back to Panama soon! Meanwhile, you can enjoy our videos of beautiful Panama!

[@eglyshernandezgarcia404]

Hello from Idaho USA 🇺🇸

[@charlesdriscoll3487]

Hello from a former Montanan. My brother lives in Athol.

[@doris_s_atlantica]

What you say and Show seems very appealing to me! Grown up in Medellin, Colombia (studied at an American school), Lived in Mexico for eight years and a little under a year in Paraguay I am still living in Austria now. As a Spiritual healer I could well live in Panama. Best of luck for all of you

[@PanamaRelocationTours]

You would love Panama!

[@doris_s_atlantica]

@@PanamaRelocationTours I'm sure I would!

[@nana59ization]

Love your positive spirits. Enjoy your well deserved retirement.

[@russshrewsbury6536]

i dont know where i will settle yet but i do feel it will have a catch of the day

[@PanamaRelocationTours]

in Panama, there are 1500 miles of coastline, so there will definitely be a good place for you. But even in the highlands, fresh-caught fish is brought in every day.

[@russshrewsbury6536]

That is good to know....coming from the Mountains of WV .....the highlands make sense with beach visits close by Especially if fresh seafood is available ...i will definitely need the tour

[@MeditationForLifeU]

Wow! I know I need to visit, but this is where I need to move to, very soon.

[@PanamaRelocationTours]

Come see how you can live better for less in Panama!

[@joshanderson7358]

Well done and best wishes for the future.

[@solmariavilladallanos1124]

I feel so happy when I see this video, everything is very beautiful 👏🏻🌳🌱🌸🌊🌴🌴

[@wishihadanickel]

sounds like it was meant to be for you....very inspirational

[@wuzzycuzzy6656]

The walls are beautiful that's my kind of heart right there

[@seandriscoll7196]

Great video! It looks amazing!

[@charlesdriscoll3487]

Thank you, it is. We await your visit.

[@viral_videos257]

Wow, looks like a nice town. Nice couple, too. Best of luck.

[@longgowhereto]

My life is free, but this old knight might have done it even better. Fantastic story. Thanks.

[@laurayale369]

So beautiful to hear Bill singing Maria's praises. Are Panamanian men as wonderful as women?

[@PanamaRelocationTours]

Panamanians are the nicest people you'll ever meet!

[@candlesoftheearthbestcandl995]

I would love to find a nice gentleman there when I move. Do some zip lining and other activities!

[@stevemlejnek7073]

Could Chuck and Jennifer tells us more about their 100cc motorbikes? What brand are they and what did they cost? Also, when they said they sold almost everything back home, how is that done exactly? Thank you! We really enjoyed this video.

[@charlesdriscoll3487]

We bought Honda Navis. They cost $1400 apiece, which includes the helmets and cargo boxes. Insurance is $110 per year on each. License was $100 each. There are many small motorcycles and scooters on sale here, most from china. We have always preferred Honda for quality and reliability. Selling evrrything was hard, and inaccurate. We sold a lot, through FB marketplace, Craigslist, and family and friends. We also donated what didnt sell, and filled a UHaul trailer with trash! Think about that for a second... We still have stored things in a 20 x 10 locker, photos, heirlooms, and stuff that belongs to our kids. Good luck, with patience and a positive attitude it gets done.

[@laurayale369]

@@charlesdriscoll3487 Wow, I paid 1500 for my electric bike here in the US.

[@charlesdriscoll3487]

@@laurayale369 I know, we priced elec mtn bikes here, and the Navis were less!

[@Roger_Ramjet]

The Honda Navi is now sold in the states. $1,800. If you can get one!

[@scottgriffin2005]

Cool! great video, Thank you!

[@PanamaRelocationTours]

Glad you liked it!

[@candlesoftheearthbestcandl995]

OMG! You two are delightful! Thank you for the amazing video of your home and the beach, butterflies and flora and fauna etc. This is exactly my vision that I have been seeing for myself to where I want to move. I haven't purchased the info yet but will❣ Wow...you folks are amazing and look so relaxed❣🙂 It is a joy to hear what you have to say. I really want too move to Panama instead of Mexico as I've only been able to see things only from KZbin and subscribed to Intnl Living. Should I do the mobile tour with a group maybe? I dont know as I am trying to save what I can extra to move. What place would you suggest where it doesn't rain much and is pretty much same say 72-80 degrees year round not way up in the hills/mountains maybe closer to the beach? Where you folks live? I do not want to rent really and would like to buy my own home like doing a lease to buy or a decent down amount. Wish I was wealthy, lol. I live in the Pacific NW. Also, I hate to get rid of my belongings and furniture unless its not worth shipping and I could buy new furniture for the same price of shipping my household belongings? I have business equipment too as I want to keep doing my business/hobby making candles and I have a large embroidery machines (total of 3 sewing/embroidery and big cutting table on wheels and other tables for my work) in hopes of selling my goods online there and sell in town on weekends or something. I want to hopefully buy a house and I am over 60 and qualify to get permanent residency I believe. Thank you for your help and answers.

[@PanamaRelocationTours]

Come see how you can LIVE BETTER for LESS in Panama! The Complete Panama Relocation Guide helped Chuck and Jennifer have a smooth move to Panama. It can help you too! panamarelocationtours.com/guide

[@charlesdriscoll3487]

I am glad you enjoyed the video. What we said comes from the heart, and the video accurately reflects our feelings about this place. You have many questions, that can only be answered by seeing for yourself. And I am not good at phone typing. We used the online guide and cane for two weeks, it saved us money, but the real reason was time. Covid had messed up the tours, and it would have been a long wait. We also are comfortable driving around, so we dedigned a route, booked airbnbs, and rented a tiny car. In retrospect, we would have learned more on a tour, but we did fine. I bet you can too.

[@ceev9229]

May I ask the details on the motorcycles please, including $$. I will be visiting in Feb/25 Cheers Christine

[@loriobrien8882]

Of the hundreds of PRT videos I have watched, this one is my favorite because they have exactly what I am looking for. Jackie, would they be willing to contact me or allow me to contact them?

[@PanamaRelocationTours]

They are in PRT.

[@amarie3309]

Sounds like paradise. So happy you moved

[@PanamaRelocationTours]

They LOVE living in Panama!

[@adventureawaits5003]

Awesome video guys

[@marlenemaymay128]

I like the art work.

[@billhorn9640]

The art work was done by a Colombian named David who works in Panama. Amazing artist.

[@mikecaprock9684]

Really enjoyed this video! Sounds like paradise for them. What is the internet like there?

[@charlesdriscoll3487]

Varies greatly, depending on location. We are doing well, but not awesome, but fiberoptic is coming soon.

[@Roger_Ramjet]

Awesome video. I love to ride too. Was it easy enough to source the Honda Navi's?

[@PanamaRelocationTours]

There are many motorcycle dealers throughout Panama. Thanks for watching!

[@charlesdriscoll3487]

We bought ours at the local Honda dealer in Chitre. Supply chain issues are here too, but with patience, we got them. Since that time Honda has made them available in the US, and that is a huge market. I have heard that US dealers are sold out, and some are price gouging, so I am reluctant to predict what will happen here. But there are many alternatives at the local dealers. I looked at quite a few, but really wanted the Honda Navi. It worked out very well for us.

[@tonirusso4112]

Would you be willing to share the price of such a bike? I’m usually on my eBike, but if it costs too much to ship, I’d like to seriously consider upgrading to a little motorcycle. Do I need a motorcycle license? I do not currently have one (never owned a motorcycle). I also love the idea of a scooter. Are those available and possibly inexpensive (less than 1000.00)? Any info you know would be hugely helpful and appreciated. Thank you! Toni

[@charlesdriscoll3487]

@@tonirusso4112 Sorry for the late reply. We looked at ebikes, and many other options. We just wanted the Navis. Very happy with them months later.

[@charlesdriscoll3487]

The price was $1400, plus 100 license. Insurance is 100/year. Bargain!

[@laurayale369]

How far is Chitre? Thrilled to hear about bus routes. I am hoping not to own a car.

[@PanamaRelocationTours]

10 minutes to Chitre. But there is a grocery store 5 minutes from this area.

[@candlesoftheearthbestcandl995]

@@PanamaRelocationTours that sounds great❣ How much is price of gas there now? Where I live in Pacific NW it is upwards of $1.85 a gallon for unleaded right now.

[@definitelydaphne777]

Lovely people thank you for sharing your experience in Panama

[@PanamaRelocationTours]

Thanks for watching!

[@misschris662]

I need to come and see sooner 🤩❤️🤩

[@charlesdriscoll3487]

Yes, you do. Times a'wastin'.

[@dianestephens9997]

You have answered so many questions in this video! So happy to have actually seen you and I believe I'm going to rent from you the place we have been talking about on WhatsApp

[@PanamaRelocationTours]

Glad you video was helpful

[@reginapolo3357]

They have excellent veterinarians in Chitré and Las Tablas.

[@PanamaRelocationTours]

I have heard that too!

[@reginapolo3357]

@@PanamaRelocationTours right.. I drive from Chame all the way to Chitre, to take my babies to Azuero Pets, and Dr Jonathan and Hospital Santa Librada are awsome.

[@d201120112011]

Made me wonder if on the dead end dirt back roads any cell phone signals?

[@charlesdriscoll3487]

Somtimes yes, sometimes no. We have a cell tower close, but in less populated areas, not so much. Just like in Montana, and Arizona, and New Mexico...

[@christinec.2376]

the apartment is beautiful! i'm waiting for my pensionado to finalize.. is it a good size for 1?

[@PanamaRelocationTours]

Yes it is!

[@charlesdriscoll3487]

We moved into our house and the apartment is available now!

[@candlesoftheearthbestcandl995]

Love everything about all of this!

[@PanamaRelocationTours]

Glad you enjoyed the video

[@mmn6748]

Would that be a good place for paddle boarding? Do others who live there now paddleboard?

[@PanamaRelocationTours]

Excellent for paddle boarding.

[@charlesdriscoll3487]

The surf varies daily, but a good paddleboarder could handle it most days, depending on the wind. More good days than bad.

[@kimberleycobb2483]

Are there ample properties actually on the beach in this area or are they set back a little? It looks beautiful. This area is on our list next time we come down for a visit.

[@PanamaRelocationTours]

there are beach front properties and properties set back from the beach, like theirs

[@holgermessner851]

Well… People who live in Panama should give true answers and a heats up. Beach properties are nice and pretty. I would like one. But living in Panama for close to 4 years now - you don’t want one. Panamanians come out at Friday afternoon to party. I mean party! Music loud and everyone plays a different radio station. So you will not get sleep until Sunday evening. That’s how it is. I know that property and remember the loud music you still could here from the restaurants on the beach. But the loud music is also on some days in my neighborhood, a couple blocks away from the beach. Panamanians don’t care about neighbors if they celebrate birthdays or holidays. Music is loud until 2-4 in the morning. And you can’t call the police like in the USA or Europe. The police will not come. That’s also a problem with the Airbnb’s in Panama. If they are rented out close to your place, accept that there is loud music. As the couple in the video said: Relax and go with the flow. That’s Panama. I got a lot away from the beach. 8 minutes outside of Coronado. Building my house myself. No loud music there in the moment. I’m the 1st one building there right now. I’m sure that in the coming years, it will be not that quite anymore. 😊

[@investigator77]

Thank you for doing this video!! I have waited for 15-20 yrs, hoping my daughter would eventually have a baby, but it's not going to be happening sadly. That would have been the only thing keeping me here in Toronto, Canada. Now, there is nothing holding us here, and we've decided to consider moving to Panama! The real estate agent is coming this Wednesday, and I'm doing my research. Just trying to decide on what area would be the best now and figure out all the legalities.

[@PanamaRelocationTours]

The Complete Panama Relocation Guide helped Chuck and Jennifer have a smooth move to Panama. It can help you learn the legalities , find the right area, and more panamarelocationtours.com/guide

[@charlesdriscoll3487]

Good luck and best wishes!

[@investigator77]

@@PanamaRelocationTours I bought it!! Can't wait to dig into it. I've binge watched your videos for the past week, and have thought about nothing else than moving to Playa Uverito! Beach front property is my goal. I can't wait!!💖🐬🌴🌺🥀🌹

[@danielcunningham5940]

I hear you. I am from Hamilton, ON, originally, now in Massachusetts. Looking to move to a tropical place where my life can be simple and easy. Maybe we will bump into each other in Panama. It would be nice to meet some normal people like you and your husband.

[@investigator77]

@@danielcunningham5940 Thanks! We are hoping to be there in October 2022, for 6 months. Planning to be at the beach, and explore from there. If we fall in love, we're moving!

[@atribecalledcookies4]

I think Playa beach was going through Fort Howard and Fort Kobbe if I'm not mistaken? I remember this place.

[@PanamaRelocationTours]

this beach is in Playa El Rompio, near Chitre. It is not hear where Howard or Kobbe were located

[@gregoriousgotti5115]

Great Family🇵🇦🌎

[@charlesdriscoll3487]

Thanks.

[@kevinthomas2470]

Very informative.

[@928gto]

Wonderful

[@eman5198]

Nice ! Hows fishing there?

[@PanamaRelocationTours]

excellent

[@marlenemaymay128]

Ok I’m sold. How’s the Internet service?

[@charlesdriscoll3487]

Okay, dont check the speed. We stream tv and movies. I hear fiberoptic is coming soon.

[@billhorn9640]

fiber is just. around the corner and the work is ongoing. We have a WiFi tower (on property) which is connected to a fiber cable

[@tonirusso4112]

Hello. Great video and vibes from all 3 of you. My question is specifically about temperatures. I hear the word “hot”, but that’s usually subjective and I don’t know the actual temp and level of humidity there. I am in Fort Worth, Texas where just about every day for a month has “felt like” around 100 degrees and usually more. To me, that’s HOT. I’m trying to gauge if hot there is like hot here. I love warmer temps, but I can’t take this heat anymore (and we still have at least two more months this year of the same. :( Any help to understand better will be greatly appreciated. Im so excited about a possible move to Panama in two years, couldn’t really visit ahead of time, and wouldn’t want to end up in heat like or close to heat like here. Also, how many months of the dry heat, wet heat, and do the wet months feel relieving or muggy/hot? Thank you so much. I’m glad the arthritis is mostly gone. Take care. Toni

[@PanamaRelocationTours]

As a general rule in Panama it is 90 degrees (+/- 5) at the coast. For every 1000 foot increase in elevation, the temperature drops 4 degrees.

[@tonirusso4112]

@@PanamaRelocationTours Thank you!!

[@krismcmullin1985]

Hi Toni, We moved to Panama from Ft Worth exactly one year ago for just that reason, to escape the heat! We are living in Nueva Gorgona, in a condo on the beach. In the year we have been here, our windows have been open 24/7 for probably 95% of the time! We get a great breeze off the ocean and it rarely feels too warm. We would be happy to stay in touch and hear about your plans. We still have our house in Ft Worth, so get back there once in awhile. Feel free to message me if you would like to!

[@luchoCuevas]

beautiful country settings, what are the hotest temperature and humidity? how about mosqitos? thanks!!

[@charlesdriscoll3487]

We are in the 80s and 90s. Humidity is high and raises the real feel. We have tiny mosquitoes, called no see ums. They are worse for my wife than me. They love her. They are worse after the rain. The wind keeps them away. When they are bad we stay in. When there is a breeze we get out.

[@sergiorigon3855]

Waoooooo bellissima

[@PanamaRelocationTours]

Glad you liked it!

[@gwensellars2747]

Could I have info on how to reach these owners of the rentals

[@PanamaRelocationTours]

The owner does not have any other rentals available. Soon, in the Private Panama Relocation Tours facebook group, I will have 4 other rentals in that area.

[@annelisegarcia5044]

Vivan felices.🇵🇦🥰

[@charlesdriscoll3487]

Gracias!

[@saundrafoster8768]

What is the worst weather in Panama.. hurricanes tornadoes etc.

[@PanamaRelocationTours]

No hurricanes or tornados in Panama. But Panama is in the tropics so it gets a lot of rain in October and November.

[@rondunn4336]

two important topics, mosquitos and humidity? If they are bad nothing else matters.

[@charlesdriscoll3487]

Mosqitos are not bad here at the beach, they were in Coronado. When the ocean breezes blow, mosquitos go. Humidity varies from rainy season to dry season, but I have adapted. Not as bad as I feared.

[@candlesoftheearthbestcandl995]

@@charlesdriscoll3487 Hi Charles, how much rainy season do you actually get there and what is the daily temperature and is it a little humid...% wise? TY

[@charlesdriscoll3487]

@@candlesoftheearthbestcandl995 we have not lived here in the rainy seaso

[@charlesdriscoll3487]

Bill has, and others we have spoken with say the Azuero gets less rain than most of Panama. That matches our limited experience when we were here in June. They say it rains 2 - 4 days per week, part of the day, and the rest is dry. We moved here in the dry season, and experienced the rainy season in Coronado. That area gets more rain, but it wasnt anything like living in Seattle.

[@terianderson9959]

Bill Horn: How much is your apartment to rent? I would like to come and see the area. Great video. What is the name of the place your at? I live in NE Tennessee. I need to sell my house here before I do decide to move there permanent. Im 67 yrs old. Im retired and tired lol. I need to be where it is calm and serene. I know a bit of espanol but not enough to carry on a whole conversation. Would love to learn more. God bless you and family!

[@Mrs.Thomas-fk7fr]

I love your comment about not seeking out expats ... why move to another country to try to recreate what you had in your home country? Might as well just stay put. Congratulations on your "integration". So happy you basically live with a Panamanian family! Buena suerte!

[@PanamaRelocationTours]

I totally agree!

[@annesimms5654]

Would love to communicate with you via messaging on FB or any other way.. you're the first people we have seen with motorcycles..which would be our favored mode of transportation.

[@lvncsr6166]

This is my dream!!!! Can you share how much you pay in rent for that lovely house? TFS

[@PanamaRelocationTours]

The pay $650 a month for a furnished house with all utilities included...across the street for the Ocean.

[@charlesdriscoll3487]

The 2 bdrm apt is $650/mo, because utilities are included. The new 1 bdrm house will be $600, but we will pay our own electricity bill. Either is a great deal!

[@charlesdriscoll3487]

We are moving into our house, so the apartment is available, now.

[@toddhupp]

cute house.

[@angiejordan6454]

❤❤❤

[@michal-molka]

why the ocean water is so dirty and brown?

[@toddhupp]

maria sure knows how to handle that machete,

[@terianderson9959]

To Bill Horn: I wrote to you on the wrong page. Pls see my comment on the replies to Mr. Driscoll Thank you.

[@billhorn9640]

If you have any questions you can get my contact information from Panama Relocation Tours

[@brinahealy942]

WHAT IS THE JAIL CELL BEHIND HIM?