Everyone who knows me knows that I always start out by saying Panama is a perfectly delightful place in which to live. It is also the most social place you will ever live. In fact, Panama has so much to offer, whether you are looking for a place with wonderful beaches, beautiful mountains, challenging rivers, an incredible collection of flora and fauna to enjoy, or social activities, Panama has it all. Finding out how that works for you is the challenge. So if Panama sounds like just the place you want to live, I offer the following advise before you pack up and move.
Come and visit. Come often and travel around the country. Some people think they want to live in the mountains only to find it is too isolated, too underdeveloped, or just not what they imagined. However, they may find that the city suits them perfectly or the coastal areas are inviting. Every area of Panama is different – the climate, the services available, and the local culture. You cannot know if you will be comfortable in any one area until you spend sometime in that area. Once you think you have found the place for you and your family, rent. Find an apartment or house and rent for a month, a season, or a year before you make a commitment to buy. I have friends that have lived here a lifetime and are still renting. There are advantages.
Tomorrow we will talk about Buy vs. Rent
