Anyone contemplating a permanent move to Panama (or anywhere else, for that matter) must be aware that leaving friends and family behind is not for everyone. It can be tough to end up somewhere where you know no-one and to basically start a completely new life.
Yet, many people do just that. There are many reasons to uproot and move away from everything you have known for your entire life. For some people, getting away from the typically cold winters in much of North America is reason enough. For others, being able to afford a much higher quality retirement than would be possible 'at home' is the reason. Other people simply want to hedge their bets, to put down roots somewhere other than their home country in case of social upheaval or economic trauma.
Whatever the reason for a move, it is always a good idea to do some research before committing to life in a new country. Panama is a safe, secure, beautiful and friendly country. Thousand of individuals who have moved there will attest to that. A good way to get a feel for how these individuals fare in Panama is to join internet groups and to read stories about them and by them.
My purpose with this email is to mention a couple of internet sites that will be helpful and informative. The town of Boquete is about a 30 minute drive from Roca Milagro and there are many expats living in Boquete and David (a larger city, also about 30 minutes from Roca Milagro in another direction) and in areas in between. Many of these individuals belong to an internet group at http://boquete.ning.com. Visit the site, join as a free member, make 'friends' with others in the community and learn. Ask questions, communicate with others, look at photographs submitted by members, find out what life in the area is really like.
The map below shows the relative positions of the places mentioned above:
(Click map to enlarge)
Another interesting site is Boquete Bajareque Times. This is a local newspaper with articles in both Spanish and English. It will also give you a lot of interesting information about the area.
If you would like to see a detailed weather analysis and forecast at any time for the Rovira Arriba area (Roca Milagro is just a short distance outside the village), see this site: Accuweather Rovira Arriba.
The map below shows the relative positions of the places mentioned above:
(Click map to enlarge)Another interesting site is Boquete Bajareque Times. This is a local newspaper with articles in both Spanish and English. It will also give you a lot of interesting information about the area.
If you would like to see a detailed weather analysis and forecast at any time for the Rovira Arriba area (Roca Milagro is just a short distance outside the village), see this site: Accuweather Rovira Arriba.
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