Are You Full Of It?

[Bryan Giggy]

  Do you mind sharing it?  Knowledge of what it takes to make the move to Panama is what I speak of. My wife and I will be arriving in Boquete on 4-29 for 8 days and during that time very much hope we can sit down with someone who can and will give us no BS answers to the questions we have. From afar what we read makes it seem as though finding friendly expats to speak with should be no problem but we just want to make sure that as many of our questions are answered as possible. If you are or know someone who is that person or persons, we would love to buy you coffee, dinner, drinks or just hang out. Thanks,  Bryan and Kim

[Robert Berding]

I am Dutch and an expat for 30 years. West Africa, 13 years in Spain, 12 years in the Caribbean and since 3.1/2 years in Boquete. I speak fluent Spanish and have Panamanian friends. My  wife and I like it here a lot.

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[louis josey]

At the Tuesday meeting talk to the vendors among others who seem to know the area. Sugar and Spice is good also

[marlee chym]

talk to the locals. they know the area best. try to find bilingual locals. they won't steer you wrong.

[Donald]

I don’t necessarily agree with Floyd, you need to converse with a variety of people as things are far, far different now than they were before the turn of the century. If you intend to seek residency those who pass through on a six month stay are on a different path and what they might have to offer is based on experiences that give a different picture. Your available lifestyle makes a big difference too as those with the luxury of a $10K/month budget will say things completely different to those on a $1K/month budget. You possibly opened the floodgates with the word “Free”, I would listen and be objective when you meet and speak with people before marching down that road. It wouldn’t hurt to post some of your questions on here first.

[Floyd R. Turbo]

Try to find seasoned expats, not newbies (more confirmation bias with them).

[Bryan Giggy]

  Thanks Louis, we will do that.

  Forgot to put that I can also be reached at [e-mail]

[louis josey]

Recommend  you visit the Tuesday market just across the bridge in Boquete on Tuesday Mornings starting at 9.00. There you will be able to meet and talk with many expats who are very knowlegable about the area.

[Maureen Pilson]

And don't forget Sugar and Spice for breakfast. Many expats eat there, and sit and chat. It is closed on Wednesdays.