PT 2 - Black Expats Speak Out on Life in Costa Rica & Panama

PT 2 - Black Expats Speak Out on Life in Costa Rica & Panama - Round Table Panel PART 2 of 2

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Courtesy of "This is It" on BLAXIT RADIO
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Have you ever wondered which was a better place to live?
We get that question all the time so we put together this video to help answer your questions.
In today's video ---
FIND OUT THE ANSWERS TO --
Many of the Top questions you want to know before moving abroad!
In Part 2 We discuss Costa of Living, Electricity Costs, Food, Entertainment, Medical/Healthcare, Education/Schooling, Renting/Buying, Views off - Being a Black Man in Costa Rica & Panama
HOSTS:
Devon Austin Costa Rica
"This is It" on BLAXIT RADIO - Saturday 12N- 1Pm Costa Rica Time
www.blaxitradio.com on FB, IG and KZfaq
Black Expats Living Life Abroad on FB IG and KZfaq
www.thatbellalife.com
Black Expats in Costa Rica - FB Group
Charlotte Van Horn
Black Expats In Panama on BLAXIT RADIO - Sun 2pm (Costa Rica Time)
www.blaxitradio.com
Black Expats in Panama (BEIP) on FB IG & KZfaq
PANELISTS:
Celestes Lawson Costa Rica - Melenin Tours on ail social media platforms
www.melenintours.com
Big Will Panama @ Bill Will TV on Social media & KZfaq
Kema Ward Hopper Costa Rica - www.unpluggedcr.com
Jaye Tyler Panama - @Tylersoutloud on IG
Ocean Morisset Costa Rica - Puerto Viejo Through My Eyes on FB
Andrea Broussard Panama - www.brillarconsulting.com
Teri Garrett Panama - El Proyecto Fenix Panama on FB
Be sure to watch Part 1 if you have not done so...
Music
Epidemic Sound

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@zamvolka 2 ай бұрын

I am Black Man and I enjoy living here in San Isidro. I have friends and lover better than the US and feel safe.

@reggaelvr68 Жыл бұрын

Just came back from visiting Limon and I truly love the vibes. Being Jamaican born, I felt truly comfortable.

@skypt123 Жыл бұрын

The kindergartener Celeste was referring to was our son. Everything she said absolute facts! Education is truly top tier here in Costa Rica. Loved this conversation! Have to do more of these.

@blackexpatslivinglifeabroa1178 Жыл бұрын

We should do an interview specifically about the kids.

@JohnJBBoydenIV Жыл бұрын

@@blackexpatslivinglifeabroa1178 I would love this as our family is in dire need of this insight.

@RandomThoughts999 Жыл бұрын

Wow, whenever I see a video on KZfaq longer than 30 minutes, I never ever watch but both Part 1 and Part 2 videos on Speaking on Life in both Panama and Costa had me intrigued. Thank you so much for sharing. I learned a lot and realized after watching these videos that it might be best for me to just do House Sitting Abroad instead of dealing with lawyers, realtors , house deeds and paying the seller 10% etc.

@blackexpatslivinglifeabroa1178 Жыл бұрын

Great. Happy we could help!!

@MrVader282 8 ай бұрын

This was very informative, been to Costa Rica, may try panama, good to see black people happy and hopeful.

@blackexpatslivinglifeabroa1178 8 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@100PaulRees 3 ай бұрын

I’m white gay man living in the central pacific coast of Costa Rica for 24 years. The stories here and on eps. 1 apply also to gay people living here. I have never experienced homophobia from Ticos...only once from xstain expats. And I am so happy that it sounds like people of color are experiencing the same. Central American locals really don’t seem to care about skin color or who you love. 🥰

@blackexpatslivinglifeabroa1178 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for your comment

@baldqueen2762 Жыл бұрын

Thank you all for your honesty about prices for everything. I can't afford those kinds of surprises on utilities. I'm selling my belongings and my house in April. I am doing the tour with you guys and one with Panama Relocation Tours shortly thereafter. My plan is to stay in Panama for at least a month and then in Costa Rica for a Month. I'm leaning towards Panama though. I've been researching for the last 5 years. I am ready to make a serious change. Beach life sounds amazing! I am ready for peace and solace.

@blackexpatslivinglifeabroa1178 Жыл бұрын

Great. Both countries have their pros and cons.

@marnasquires155 Жыл бұрын

When I was in Costa Rica I found out I didn’t like the Caribbean Food so I would just get veggies and fruit I lost mucho lbs lol

@nesq4104 4 ай бұрын

That's exactly your suppose to eat as a human and in the carribean. Fruit is real food

@user-yn5ip3ly8m 4 күн бұрын

Thank all of you guys for sharing ❤

@leojackson6829 Жыл бұрын

I live in the San Francisco Bay Area. I'v been contemplating moving outside the U.S. I'm 75 years an author of two books, retired and married for 40 years to my wife. I'm a disabled Vietnam War veteran who who has traveled to Costa Rica and Brazil. My wife is not interest in traveling and probably hates it. However I want to travel to Panama because it is geographically located for me to travel to many other countries on the planet. Thank you for creating this excellent content.😊

@blackexpatslivinglifeabroa1178 Жыл бұрын

GO!!!! Enjoy the journey!!

@nesq4104 4 ай бұрын

Honey your 75. If you don't do it now your gonna be in the grave.

@danieldhardman5388 4 ай бұрын

I'm in Sacramento, also a disabled veteran and seriously considering moving abroad but to Portugal. If you haven't done so already, register for VAs Foreign Medical Program. That's the program Melanin T was speaking about that will cover your medical treatment expenses. Also, fellow author here. I would love to exchange information about our books if you're interested.

@chazglenn3 Жыл бұрын

These videos were very helpful and informative! Thank you so much!

@blackexpatslivinglifeabroa1178 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching. Happy you found them helpful.

@lisawebb3109 Жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed both parts of this discussion. Thank you all for this information. I'm STRONGLY considering becoming an expat someday from Connecticut...lol

@blackexpatslivinglifeabroa1178 Жыл бұрын

Thanks and hope you can make the journey see point.

@bijansaenic7613 Жыл бұрын

This has been very educational, thank you!!

@jessjourney7416 3 ай бұрын

In Costa Rica now.

@GlobalFreeLiving 10 ай бұрын

Great videos!!! I'm coming to Panama!

@thackett7165 Жыл бұрын

Lol - I love Khalil’s “gossiping” so well received!

@blackexpatslivinglifeabroa1178 Жыл бұрын

🤣

@inezreddick7199 28 күн бұрын

Khalil was being honest speaking the truth! No shame acknowledging Europeans want to take over everything, and it gets tiresome. Thanks, Khalil, for you honesty.

@half.breed83 Жыл бұрын

My dad and his family are black costa ricans i love being boston irish from moms and black costa rican from pops issue is the black Americans especially women try and say being costa rican is not black my family looks like any other black family and they try and take that away from you here in America

@maemoodog Жыл бұрын

Yes a great conversation

@acozylifestylewithclearissac 16 күн бұрын

This info was priceless. We are planning a move and this was very helpful information.

@cyndigirl418 9 ай бұрын

I'm so glad that I came across this channel! I've been researching a place to move abroad to, and I haven't heard very many positive things about Costa Rica or Panama. You all have certainly changed my mind and made me reconsider both locations. I plan to relocate within the next 2 years with my daughter, who is in high school. She's worried about being able to adjust to life in another country, as well as being able to find friends. I'm glad that there are expat communities that I can hopefully reach out to and become a part of one day! Thanks for sharing such valuable information! May God continue to bless and keep you all!

@blackexpatslivinglifeabroa1178 9 ай бұрын

GREAT!!! Not sure what you've been hearing tho.

@HisLove-sv9cu Жыл бұрын

Very helpful and inspiring! Still figuring out first steps. @Melanin Tours you mentioned the new community in Liberia. Do you have information to share? Also, any thoughts about homes vs condos/apartments? My preference is not to do “community living”. Bad experience in states with smokers, noise, etc… Not sure if these are issues you’ve come across.

@donnaanderson5669 9 ай бұрын

Yeah I'm not looking to do a mortgage anywhere coming with cash it's like wiring the money because no one is carrying a bag of cash around

@aw5473 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this channel.

@blackexpatslivinglifeabroa1178 9 ай бұрын

Welcome!

@kharab31 5 ай бұрын

Considering moving abroad having 2 6 something foot. Football built sons. This information was so comforting and needed. This whole conversation was so informative. Thank you all 😊

@blackexpatslivinglifeabroa1178 5 ай бұрын

Great!!!! Happy to have been of help.

@amz617 Жыл бұрын

So informative….thank you!

@tyeshaglam8907 Жыл бұрын

I loved watching both of these videos! Very insightful.

@blackexpatslivinglifeabroa1178 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@carrolinenewtonisaac3234 Ай бұрын

Very informative thanks for sharing guys

@joseacurerero1552 Жыл бұрын

This is great! Thanks to do that

@joseacurerero1552 Жыл бұрын

Any one from Pedasi area?

@thebeautyoverfifty4342 7 ай бұрын

This was great!!! I really enjoyed It and learned a lot!!! ❤

@blackexpatslivinglifeabroa1178 7 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@MessyBootz-ex6zl 4 ай бұрын

Thank you sooo much for sharing your stories and information. It was soo informative..

@blackexpatslivinglifeabroa1178 4 ай бұрын

Thanks - you are totally welcome!!!

@dorotheamohibi7342 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! Very interesting.

@blackexpatslivinglifeabroa1178 10 ай бұрын

Thank you and thank you for the comment.

@user-sc2sj7iv1t 7 ай бұрын

thanks for the informative info

@blackexpatslivinglifeabroa1178 6 ай бұрын

Welcome!

@rukiyaholland-thomas2546 6 ай бұрын

Ms.Charolette reminds me of my auntie I love her energy😊 my family is from Panama and I am visiting for the first time this spring. I love this conversation and this whole channel! This is so beneficial for the black community!

@guylainepainchaud9925 7 күн бұрын

Pour une peau blanche aussi, amicalement Guylaine

@anewman7828 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the information and I Love the communication between all participants!

@blackexpatslivinglifeabroa1178 Ай бұрын

Thanks!!!

@ptyler74 5 ай бұрын

This is an excellent platform. Thanks to everyone's participation.

@blackexpatslivinglifeabroa1178 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@preciouspearl487 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the healthcare discussion!.. has been the biggest question mark for me post* corporate..

@blackexpatslivinglifeabroa1178 6 ай бұрын

My pleasure!

@LM-cl6ys Жыл бұрын

I got hoodwinked with lighting as well 🤣🤣🤣

@blackexpatslivinglifeabroa1178 Жыл бұрын

Unfortunate!

@Cozymusic59 Жыл бұрын

I have all wanted to visit Costa Rica. I want to visit for a couple of months just to get a tour of the place. If I can get some information on a tour, it would be appreciate.

@gerardking5239 Жыл бұрын

This series was excellent! I heard here of cash payment for health care in Costa Rico but I had heard previously that there is an affordable universal health care system in Costa Rica that you can subscribe to. Which is correct?

@blackexpatslivinglifeabroa1178 Жыл бұрын

Both. The country has required those with residency to pay into the system regardless of whether they use it or not. Currently they are deciding on whether to drop the requirement. You can also choose to self insure,

@gerardking5239 Жыл бұрын

@@blackexpatslivinglifeabroa1178 thanks

@Caveman007freelancer Жыл бұрын

Hello community . I read that Costa Rica gov wanted to charge a 19% from the SS CHECK. It’s that going to change? Blessings. Larry from Orlando, FLORIDA.

@TajAhmad 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for this a friend showed me this. These were the two countries on my list to reside but Panama I was leading more towards because I work online in venture capital

@blackexpatslivinglifeabroa1178 9 ай бұрын

You are welcome!

@TajAhmad 9 ай бұрын

@@blackexpatslivinglifeabroa1178 I speak Spanish family due to family background and for me ease of doing business is driving my decision - Wi-Fi banking etc and leaning more towards Panama - thank you for the video! My friend Aliesha Baldé mentioned this video

@blackexpatslivinglifeabroa1178 9 ай бұрын

Speaking Spanish will be a BIG help in either country. The countries are very close together but I think the actual living is different in each one so it just depends on which one you vibe with he most. Either way, I wish you the best and enjoy the journey!!!

@denisedean2446 16 күн бұрын

Wow the brotha does favor DL Hugley.❤

@blackexpatslivinglifeabroa1178 16 күн бұрын

I know LOL

@MsPeggyCruise411 4 ай бұрын

😂😂😂he does look like DL

@blackexpatslivinglifeabroa1178 4 ай бұрын

Yep🤣

@PamHaggins Ай бұрын

Hello all. I am a little late to the party, but I enjoyed your videos and would like to connect when I visit Costa Rica in November. (2024). Relocating is my destiny and I will be making this move alone, so I will need as much information as possible. After the latest with the US Supreme Court, my time for departure is getting closer. I will attempt to reach out to a few of you individually. I hope I have success. Thank you for the valuable information.

@blackexpatslivinglifeabroa1178 19 күн бұрын

Great do as much research as you ca online and looking at KZfaq then you can connect with a company that can help you such as Melanin Tours who was featured in the video

@kevross1543 2 ай бұрын

Take it easy playa cochles 🥘 🔥

@donnaanderson5669 9 ай бұрын

Yes I would probably get an attorney first but you need the realtor to be able to know what area and show you a list of things I guess did he build on the land or did it already have a house on it

@thackett7165 Жыл бұрын

Wait…. I need to know more about this new Development in Costa Rico???!!! 👀

@blackexpatslivinglifeabroa1178 Жыл бұрын

Probably can google it. I do not have any updates or info

@delaciwoods8864 9 ай бұрын

I would love to move to Costa Rica I have to find out we’re I would work and live

@blackexpatslivinglifeabroa1178 9 ай бұрын

LOTS of info out there now.

@Jazzy14u 10 ай бұрын

I just watched part 2 of expats in Panama and want to live where Vickie (70 y/o retired) lives. How can I contact her. I thought I wanted to live in Jamaica BUT I need to visit Panama first. I can move on a retirement visa. She seems her and I can be friends.

@blackexpatslivinglifeabroa1178 10 ай бұрын

Contact Black Expats in Panama

@haleygamere1239 25 күн бұрын

Okay, us does have parking for mothers😂

@blackexpatslivinglifeabroa1178 19 күн бұрын

Great. Never did when I was there LOL

@donnaanderson5669 9 ай бұрын

Well why don't you guys create a lounge for melanated older people?

@donnaanderson5669 9 ай бұрын

Do they have Indian food over there because I really love Indian food I tried to cook it myself three times and it never taste authentic

@blackexpatslivinglifeabroa1178 9 ай бұрын

Yes

@tichele3339 10 ай бұрын

What does it take Visa wise for someone to move to Costa Rica that is not of retiring age? Is it different that what it takes to become a resident of Panama?

@blackexpatslivinglifeabroa1178 10 ай бұрын

Depends on what type you want. You can google info on residency requirements. Yea it is different form Panamsa. Check out pt 1 where we discuss the differences

@monahernandez2865 20 күн бұрын

I am an educator in the US. I have certifications in K-8 all subject, K-12 Special Education, and I have my second masters in educational leadership. Would I be able to find work in Panama or Costa Rica in the education realm?

@blackexpatslivinglifeabroa1178 19 күн бұрын

Not in Costa Rica. You cannot work here unless you are permanent resident or are working through a another firm or company who has business here or you are remote

@afrikanheritage99 Жыл бұрын

Panama is very expensive.

@joycecox8285 2 ай бұрын

Can you give an example of how expensive?

@LM-cl6ys Жыл бұрын

Inverted?

@blackexpatslivinglifeabroa1178 Жыл бұрын

@JenJHayden 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for including NON-veterans in the conversation! I love veterans but often they dominate this space. The rest of us cannot relate to “this and that was paid for”. lol I need to know the numbers! lol.

@blackexpatslivinglifeabroa1178 6 ай бұрын

I rarely ge† a chance to speak with vets so this was a first for me.

@dbrown4714 3 ай бұрын

I would like to hear from the vets as well

@JenJHayden 3 ай бұрын

@@dbrown4714 I have probably watched hundred videos this year alone on various social media platforms and every single video are veterans and/or retirees. So this one caught me off guard.

@dbrown4714 3 ай бұрын

@@JenJHaydenI've listened to several myself but they were not brothers and sisters. I'm glad I stumbled across this video. I would like all perspectives

@JenJHayden 3 ай бұрын

@@dbrown4714 I see. i don't listen to people that don't look like me. i want people i can relate to more. Yet this type of living seemed so out of reach. over and over every video I get hit with "my retirement income blah blah...", "I am a veteran so it pay for this or that". EVERY SINGLE TIME it's brothers and sisters, that is the same old story. I am so glad she included EVERYONE. We all don't have someone or something paying our way or paying our healthcare or pension or whatever else. That is why i am so glad I saw this one. They included people like me. i hadn't come across people like me that work and want to live as expats. This is truly a diverse group of people from all walks of life. i feel seen.

@donnaanderson5669 9 ай бұрын

I don't think a hookah lounge is for women. And I wouldn't be comfortable asking a stranger to my house to socialize

@donnaanderson5669 9 ай бұрын

Where is this she's talking is it in Panama or Costa Rica where she pay $3,200 for healthcare and a place to stay

@donnaanderson5669 9 ай бұрын

What is the recipe she gave you for the natural remedies for hypertension

@donnaanderson5669 9 ай бұрын

Okay 😎

@donnaanderson5669 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing everybody about your experience with healthcare is very important

@donnaanderson5669 9 ай бұрын

Yeah I'm glad I'm past that stage with the kids in the school. I'm more interested in having fun and. Romance with a potential straight man for a husband

@donnaanderson5669 9 ай бұрын

But since I'm single and I'm okay with being single I entertain myself by going out to eat at nice places. I heard in Italy they just have Italian food do they have Indian food I love Indian food

@albamodes3976 9 ай бұрын

Good to know info. I just don’t understand why you had to make it a “black” thing. We don’t make divisions in Latin America.

@blackexpatslivinglifeabroa1178 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for your comment. - It's a "black" thing because this video is addressing questions coming from black people. In a perfect world it would be nice to be unconcerned about racial issues but unfortunately in today's world that is not yet the case. As a minority best to investigate any such issues and have ALL questions answers BEFORE making a move!

@delaciwoods8864 9 ай бұрын

Because blacks get treated differently if u not black u willl never understand

@SicilianNubian27 4 ай бұрын

Because unfortunately, we (Americans) have been conditioned due to the treatment of our people, to HAVE to have to ask and inquire about things like race. I think the fact that this is something we get to eventually unlearn and "get to let down our hair" about, as Big Will in the video discussed .... Is the thing that is the most looked forward to for a lot of us looking to expat from the states. As a black woman, with a black husband and black kids ... I truly appreciate them doing this. It's a relief to have this type of representation and not have to FAAFO.

@matureblackfemalepodcast 3 ай бұрын

They didnt make it a black thing, they made it a safe for black thing because that’s not our experience in the STATES