I cannot even believe I am alive here in Panama. I am living on Avenida Balboa with a full view of the Pacific Ocean and the activities of the Panama Canal.
My wife and I were in Panana for Nov & Dec '19. We liked Boquete but really liked Volcan ! Was there a reason that Volcan was not mentioned ? You gave a great verbal report on these 6 places, but if I may suggest, I (and maybe others too), would prefer seening video footage and maps of what you were talking about. Even having been to Panama, I find it amazing to follow along seeing places to get a better idea of possible places to retire. Keep up the good work. I have produced radio & tv pgms for 45 years and looking to retire. Ya'll stay safe and healthy. DM
Anyone wanting to know about Panama should go and see for self. I was born and raised in Panama city. I also lived on what was the army base at the time ft clayton, Al brook air force base ,Ft Davis ,Ft sheridan . when I go back home I will stay far away from the city as possible.
Near by Panama City and along side of Panama Canal you'll gind Balboa, Clayton, Diablo, Gamboa...green areas, american style fields, where were sitting US Army Southern Command....
One of the many problems no one addresses is the Panamanian currency. Although Panama has its own currency (the Balboa), however, Panama also uses the U.S. dollar. The Balboa to U.S. dollar exchange rate is 1-to-1, which doesn't make since when it comes to GDP. The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Panama was worth 52.94 billion US dollars in 2020. Compare that to the U.S. GDP in 2020 at $20.93 trillion. So how did the 1-to-1 exchange rate balance off? Someone with subject matter expertise in economy explain this...I am not convinced that Panama is the best or most beneficial place to retire.
Thank you for all the information. You talked about 3 last places in your video. Showing them on the map would have been more helpful, for those of us who couldn’t catch the names, as pronounced.
Your information is great your presentation not so good it would’ve taken nothing to use a movie map to show where all these locations are up your game it will benefit you and your listeners
Hello Don, I believe yes, I have seen various on sale in the area of Clayton. Howard which is part of the Panama Pacífico area is being developed as a special area for logistics and businesses in there benefit from some lower tax, there are nice housing options there too. One part of the Canal Zone area that I like a lot is Gamboa, there you will find houses some with views of the Chagres River! it is super quiet, full of nature, and close to the city, saw houses here for sale at the beginning of this year, should definitely check it out.
@@arashbernal8501 Fort Amador panama did a face lift over the years I have seen on youtube, Just don't really know how I would move from Idaho to Panama now. I remember when I was in the zone overthing was packed at the house and shipped to the zone then to the house. where do I do to look into living and buying in Panama
@@donfrank4429 Yeah, a "Panama Eye" and some other attractions were in the plans to attract more people to this area few years ago, not sure how that's going now though. If you're not a subscriber of In Focus Panama, I'd say you can start by subscribing to this free newsletter on everything Panama: www.liveandinvestoverseas.com/category/in-focus-panama/ , and if you're serious about moving to Panama, you can attend our Panama Virtual conference in January (registrarion opens this week). Attending the conference is a good way to make connections, which is something particularly important here to avoid pitfalls. All the best with your plans!
@don frank You might find the answer to your question of "how" at PanamaRelocationTours.com - they do private tours for $200 per person per day (plus $100 per extra person per day) and will take you anyplace you want to see or go including to an immigration office to file the necessary paperwork for getting permanent residency if you want. Worth looking into.
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I cannot even believe I am alive here in Panama. I am living on Avenida Balboa with a full view of the Pacific Ocean and the activities of the Panama Canal.
You cannot see the Panama Canal from Avenida Balboa.
My wife and I were in Panana for Nov & Dec '19.
We liked Boquete but really liked Volcan ! Was there a reason that Volcan was not mentioned ?
You gave a great verbal report on these 6 places, but if I may suggest, I (and maybe others too), would
prefer seening video footage and maps of what you were talking about. Even having been to Panama, I find it amazing to follow along seeing places to get a better idea of possible places to retire.
Keep up the good work.
I have produced radio & tv pgms for 45 years and looking to retire.
Ya'll stay safe and healthy.
DM
Anyone wanting to know about Panama should go and see for self. I was born and raised in Panama city. I also lived on what was the army base at the time ft clayton, Al brook air force base ,Ft Davis ,Ft sheridan . when I go back home I will stay far away from the city as possible.
can you recomend a good beach town near panama city going south ? I love panama when i vist i stay in juan diaz
Bocas del Toro, Panama, is my favorite, I moved here in 1999 and never looked back.
Would like to ask you few things about Panama...do you mind?
How is the weather in Chitre ?? Coming from Canada with harsh Winter I am not really much for humidity ..
Thank you for this informative video.
I think some graphics or words would help make this get more views. The nam eof the towns with a number for example as you say them.
Near by Panama City and along side of Panama Canal you'll gind Balboa, Clayton, Diablo, Gamboa...green areas, american style fields, where were sitting US Army Southern Command....
Thanks for the info!
One of the many problems no one addresses is the Panamanian currency. Although Panama has its own currency (the Balboa), however, Panama also uses the U.S. dollar. The Balboa to U.S. dollar exchange rate is 1-to-1, which doesn't make since when it comes to GDP. The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Panama was worth 52.94 billion US dollars in 2020. Compare that to the U.S. GDP in 2020 at $20.93 trillion. So how did the 1-to-1 exchange rate balance off? Someone with subject matter expertise in economy explain this...I am not convinced that Panama is the best or most beneficial place to retire.
Thanks for the review. Having the name of the places appear on the screen as you speak about them would be helpful.
thanks, you gave me some great new thoughts...i appreciate your efforts very much
Thank you for all the information. You talked about 3 last places in your video. Showing them on the map would have been more helpful, for those of us who couldn’t catch the names, as pronounced.
Nice info. Thank you for listing the places you talk about in the description section
Really appreciate your video. Thanks much
Your information is great your presentation not so good it would’ve taken nothing to use a movie map to show where all these locations are up your game it will benefit you and your listeners
I lived in the canal zone back in 1967 to 1970
Why were you an engineer? What was it like? I didn't dig Panama City I was there in 2009. It was a giant construction zone.
And what do you think about David?
Can you do what the weather degrees are for each of the towns?
They just talked about the places, never showed video of these places. I want to see them 👀 as you talk about them
You do say expensive?. But I wish you talk numbers. Because expensive is not A price.
Thanks!
Good video.
What would be the best place for a single person?
With me Susan. !!!!!
@@carlosherrera9337 lol good answer?
you need a big map of Panama for videos such as this.
Thanks, but pictures of these location and or pin points on the Panamanian map would have been very helpful for a better perspective.
Any endemic diseases? Health system?
I’m from Panamá and I never heard Marihato
Please buy a quality microphone.
Are there homes on the closed bases that are for sale like Howard, Clayton, Fort Amador, Rodman
Hello Don, I believe yes, I have seen various on sale in the area of Clayton. Howard which is part of the Panama Pacífico area is being developed as a special area for logistics and businesses in there benefit from some lower tax, there are nice housing options there too. One part of the Canal Zone area that I like a lot is Gamboa, there you will find houses some with views of the Chagres River! it is super quiet, full of nature, and close to the city, saw houses here for sale at the beginning of this year, should definitely check it out.
@@arashbernal8501 Fort Amador panama did a face lift over the years I have seen on youtube, Just don't really know how I would move from Idaho to Panama now. I remember when I was in the zone overthing was packed at the house and shipped to the zone then to the house. where do I do to look into living and buying in Panama
@@donfrank4429 Yeah, a "Panama Eye" and some other attractions were in the plans to attract more people to this area few years ago, not sure how that's going now though. If you're not a subscriber of In Focus Panama, I'd say you can start by subscribing to this free newsletter on everything Panama: www.liveandinvestoverseas.com/category/in-focus-panama/ , and if you're serious about moving to Panama, you can attend our Panama Virtual conference in January (registrarion opens this week). Attending the conference is a good way to make connections, which is something particularly important here to avoid pitfalls. All the best with your plans!
@don frank
You might find the answer to your question of "how" at PanamaRelocationTours.com - they do private tours for $200 per person per day (plus $100 per extra person per day) and will take you anyplace you want to see or go including to an immigration office to file the necessary paperwork for getting permanent residency if you want.
Worth looking into.
PS. I don't work for them but are a client who has subscribed to both Life & Work Overseas and PanamaRelocationTours.com through the years.
Panamanians do walk. They walk everywhere.
Your statement makes no sense.
Why don't you put Portuguese subtitles on every video?