You have a beautiful country with wonderful, strong and sweet people who love life 🧡 I’m so happy living here in peace 🕊

@@Pattybluehayes 🤗👍🏼🙌🏼

Such sweet sentiments, thank you, Inge 🧡

It’s a great country 😊I like visiting the city in small doses 😆

@@Pattybluehayes Yeah much of Panama's charm lies outside the city. Although the city still has some really great places(Cinta Costera, Amador, Parque Omar,..etc). But as my wife was born and raised here, just like her parents, grandparents, great parents and so on, I'll probably be here in P.C. for good😂. We still get out to Gorgona about 5 times a year(and other places as well), just to decompress and enjoy the countryside ......Thank you for your excellent content Patty🙌

@@jasonbell9975 ​​⁠It’s good to decompress! And the city does have beautiful parks. And close to Portobelo for a nice day trip. I’m glad you enjoy the videos 🙏

@@topasioo yes! I think I was there when an earthquake happened. Also have felt them in Coronado and El Valle.

@@thaniamoore7353 🙏Thank you!

Thanks for watching!

I think you can definitely find places for under $50 a night in Panama, maybe not in the city or high expat focused areas, but my friends have The Magma Chamber on Airbnb in El Valle and it’s budget friendly 😊 I never noticed the security being all that strict. I am surprised the canal is so easily accessible 🤔

Panamá es un PAÍS CARO y desde hace unos años los PRECIOS de todo SUBEN. Vivir ACÁ no es COMPETITIVO. Si vienes? vive en el PAÍS DOS MESES, y después saca TUS cuentas, haz un BUDGET, fácilmente en un lugar decente CÉNTRICO GASTAS $3,500. MENSUALES para 02 personas.

@@a.l.1482 It seems like there’s a range of options for different budgets.

@@Pattybluehayes security might have been stricter when I was there as it was at the end of the protests. as far as the airport goes... the requirements to get into the country, even if they dont bother to check them like $500 cash and proff of exit flight. but the big thing for me was the digital fingerprinting. never ran into that before. and I talked to some Americans at the airport on the way out. for US citizens there is double and triple security checks before you board your flight. Casco Viejo was being patrolled by entire troops of police and military when I was there. Punta Chame had a police/military checkpoint to enter. Ive seen videos of toursist being pulled over in their rental vehicles and having to p[roduce all their ID, passports, rental papers for the vehicle etc. of course many Latin American countries have those kind of rules but none enforce it and do random checks to the level of Panama from what I have seen. and yes, if I stayed in the country longer I probably could have figured out cheaper ways to live, but the other thing for me as a Canadian is I lose 40% on the exchange rate. so the $500 cash I brought with me in case they asked at the airport cost me $700. much better when you can be on the right side of the exchange rates... anyways, I am glad I came there and now have a decent understanding of how things work. I always get nervous going to new countries but they always end up being more civilized and very similar to what I am used to.

@@RedroomStudios that exchange rate is a bear for Canadians 😞 I recall being surprised about the random police checkpoints. Like even if you’re guilty of nothing, you feel a little nervous! Glad you’re happy where you landed 😊

Thank you! Yes, it’s so freeing to tune into what’s really important to us and not compare ourselves to others. Visit Panama a few times and stay in different parts of the country 😊

Gracias 🌟🙌😊

Awwww, thank you ☮️

You’re so sweet 🧡🙏🌟

Thanks for the correction! History was not my strength 😞

Thank you for the information. I can't wait to visit Panama again. This time for a lengthy stay. I always felt Pamama has a great atmosphere smell also. Very unique.

@@silasrichardson7546 I love how earthy it smells at the start of rainy season.

Thanks and I look forward to meeting you both 😊

Thank you!!! I’m glad you’re enjoying the videos 🌟

Thanks for the compliments! Having a second story really helps keep the first floor cool. And the thermopanel roof is amazing. Did you leave CA or still there? Northridge was traumatizing - we get small quakes here and I’m really on edge 😥

@@Pattybluehayes I moved to Northern New Mexico 18 yrs ago . Zero earthquakes here and very few Natural disasters . temps are from 0 in winter to 100 in summer . but I have an Adobe with high ceilings . glad to be out of the Valley - overpriced and too crowded now .

@@timmaloney6441 sounds perfect 🌟

Thanks!!

Glad you enjoyed it.

Thank you!!

So glad, thank you 😊

Thank you, Chantal 😊

Thanks for watching!

Very humid in rainy season, less in dry season. Temps range mid 70’s to occasional 90’s but typically in the 80’s. I sleep with a blanket on and don’t use AC. I’ve used the AC to muffle party noise 😆

Yes! Curious how the election results will go 🙏

Awwww, thank you and welcome to Panama! I’m glad you’re enjoying Volcan. Get to Cerro Punta for a drive, it’s gorgeous.

Thank you and best wishes on your possible new adventure! I hope you’ve visited a few times, plan on checking out different areas? And don’t buy real estate for at least a year! 😆

@@Pattybluehayes Thank you for your reply. I haven't visited Panama yet, just gathering information and putting things in order here in Canada. Thank you for being inspirinig Patty.

I lived Altos, too. But I tend to be a bit of a hermit and there I definitely would have isolated too much 😳 Cracks can be from settling, too. Did you check out the Valle de Anton Suites? A large 1 bedroom is $800, or might be $850 now.

@@Pattybluehayes Great tip, thanks!

Thank you 🙏 Nice to know you feel the same - what part of Panama are you in?

@@Pattybluehayes I started out in Nueva Gorgona, then San Carlos, then El Rompio and I am now in Las Tablas area while building a house nearby. I love El Valle and I am happy that you found your happy place.

@@cooleesha Glad you found your spot. Brave of you to build 😆🙏🌟

Thanks for subscribing. Condos would be the best option to not deal with insects. And the only huge spider I’ve seen was an orb weaver which is harmless.

Me encanta Panama 💙

Yes, the Air bnb link is in the video description :-)

That’s Portobelo on the Caribbean side. You can take a 10 minute boat trip to Isla Grande past Portobelo. Nice area to explore. Trash there is an issue, but there are efforts being made 🙏

Come visit! We’ll catch up on lost time 😆

@@Pattybluehayes maybe some day

YES 🕊🌺🦋🌈💦🌴🌙

Thank you so much! I use iMovie on my laptop. You create videos? What systems do you use?

@@Pattybluehayes Not yet. I'm thinking of starting to do that. Thank you.

Yes! Sadly, the area of Colon where many Afro-Caribbean people live, has not had much government resources 😞

The Spanish Conquistadors also brought over people from Africa.

You have an air B&b? Awesome. Too expensive for me but a great thing for you.

@@anniesshenanigans3815 There are options for all budgets here in El Valle. I featured some of them on a video 😊

Yes! I’m curious how it will go.

Yes there's always good value property to be found.

It depends on the budget. There's a lot $400k and up and of course land is available.

$400k and above in a small town in Panama? That's not everyone's budget! Good luck to you.

@@roseother8306 There are much more affordable places in Panama. El Valle is pricey due to a limited geographical area and that many wealthy Panamanians have weekend estates here.

Awwwww, thanks but I have an awesome gardener. Best wishes to you.

It depends on where you are. There’s more English spoken in the city. I use Google translate and a voice app called Say Hi. I try to read the translation to practice pronouncing the words but sometimes I show the person the translation or use that speaking app.

Yes, spiders - but I like to have them in the garden. I like the orb weavers. I have not seen a scorpion in my house! But they are here. Snakes are here - those freak me out. But I’m going to finally get to the Serpentario to learn about them. You will LOVE the plants, birds, flowers 😊

@@Pattybluehayes also where can I get info on your air b n b??

@@garden4mysoul397 There’s a link in the video description 😊

@@garden4mysoul397 there’s a link in the video description 😊

Thanks but it’s at an awkward length already 😆 But I can fit it in a ponytail at least.

I’m sorry, I don’t know. Perhaps a health insurance company can answer.

She can send me an email: patty@pattybluehayes.com 😊

Thank you so much

First, have you looked into the types of residency visas and talked with an attorney and have an idea of the expenses? Second, I’d suggest visiting a few different provinces/mountain/beach areas. The only way you’ll know what’s right for you is to have the experience of being here. You may decide you like a small town and take a 30 minute bus to a larger shopping area. Or you might decide you like a city, or the heat at the beach is tolerable. You’d want to stay out of heavily expat populated areas for more affordability.

I'm 2.5 hours from Panama City, in the mountains - El Valle. Visit and see if you like the beach or mountains or maybe you'll like the city.

@Pattybluehayes El Valle is it nice. What's the night life. Is it the same weather like boquete, let me know. Can you see the ocean from the mountain

@@nickgeoff2013 it’s a quiet mountain town - nightlife on occasion, weekends. I think Boquete is cooler. No ocean views because we are in a valley.

I think I was referring to infrastructure, National projects and green initiatives - things like that. Certainly no more condos 😊

I would assume so. And hope so! Also, the ground gets so saturated with water - I hope that’s been factored in, too 🙏

It may change back 🙏

@@Pattybluehayes hopefully yes.

The next administration under president-elect Jose Raul Mulino might bring back the 5k visa. He's very immigration friendly.

@@guillermogouldburn763 Good to know!

If you haven’t been to Panama, you might enjoy an organized relocation tour. You’ll meet other people and get all the information you need to make an informed decision. Start posting in the FB groups that expats use and learn about the different companies that do those types of tours. Best wishes on your next adventure 🌟

Panamanian Relocation Tours by Jackie Lang....check her out

In El Valle de Anton - mountains, it’s a bit cooler.

@@PattybluehayesThank you. I would like to visit to consider retirement 😊

Oh my gosh 😮 That is so stressful. Throw in the vendor-in-the-road obstacle course, construction, potholes and dogs - and that’s a wrap.

So yo know. Greetings from Nueva Gorgona. And thank you. I wouldn’t like to live in El Valle even if someone offers me money. The road to go there is destroying every car!

Yes!!