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Last Updated Mar 19, 2020 - by Jackie Lange

Keep The Dream of Retiring in Panama Alive

Last week, Panama closed their borders to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 virus. The only people who can come in to Panama are Panamanians or foreigners who have a permanent residency Visa. And those who do come in must be in self-isolation for 14 days.

We’re not on total lockdown but everyone has been advised to stay home and practice self-isolation. That means you don’t invite friends or neighbors over or go walking around town. You can still go to the grocery store if necessary. There is a nationwide curfew from 9pm to 5am.

As of March 18th, Panama has 86 cases and 1 death due to the Covid-19 virus.

Movie theaters, bars, malls, gyms, museums, etc were ordered to close. There can be no social gathering so the Friday Panama Relocation Tours Alumni Happy Hours have been cancelled. Even beaches are closed to the public. All schools are closed.

Grocery stores are still open but only 50 people are allowed inside at any one time. No one is hoarding. There is still plenty of food and even toilet paper. Senior citizens get to go to the front of the line if there is one.

Pharmacies are still open too. Hardware stores are still open. Many workers are wearing masks and gloves and some shoppers are too. Masks are still for sale in pharmacies and hardware stores.

Restaurants that are still open can only offer take-out or home deliver service. No dine in service is allowed. Some restaurants have closed temporarily.

Yesterday, they put a ban on alcohol sales throughout Panama. People seem to be more upset over that than the virus. You cannot buy alcohol anywhere in Panama. I have one bottle of vinto tinto (red wine) which I’m saving for the day they announce the “all clear”!

We had to cancel Panama Relocation Tours through April 17. We hope it is resolved by then so we can resume tours. Most of those who had a tour cancelled switched to a tour later in the year before those dates are completely sold out! We’re still taking new reservations for 2020 and 2021 every day.

It all sounds drastic. And it is. We’re fighting an invisible enemy.

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Last Updated Feb 22, 2020 - by Jackie Lange

Four NEW Panama Relocation Tour Dates for 2020

Exciting News!!!

We are accepting reservation for 4 new tour dates in 2020:

June 12-19
July 10-17
July 24-31
September 25 – October 2

We have limited seating available and expect these tours to sell out quickly. If you’d like to join us in Panama you should make a reservation today.

We require a deposit of $500 USD per person to make a reservation. To pay the deposit go to our Book a Tour page, select the tour you would like to reserve, enter your name, then click the Pay Now button. Our website accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express.

We do not accept reservations by phone or email.

To make a reservation your must use our BOOK A TOUR page.

The remaining balance for your tour will be due 30 days before your tour date. Per our refund policy, all payments received are fully refundable as long as you cancel at least 30 days before your tour.

The total price for our 6 day, 7 night all-inclusive tour is $2,400 for 1 person in a private room or $4,000 for 2 people sharing a room.

Already have a reservation?

If you already have a reservation and would like to switch to one of these tour dates, you must make a new reservation from our Book a Tour page.

We can not accept date change requests via phone or email.

If you have an existing reservation, during checkout enter a note to let us know that you are switching tours. We will refund the deposit for your original tour date within 48 hours. There is no change fee for this date change.

For more information about our 6-day 7-night all-inclusive Panama Relocation Tours, please visit these links:

Come see how you can live better for less in Panama! Join us for a Panama Relocation Tour in 2020!

Last Updated Jan 29, 2020 - by Jackie Lange

Moving from Costa Rica to Panama! Find Out Why

Wayne and his wife Xinia joined us for the 117th Panama Relocation Tour in January 2020. They have been living in Costa Rica for more than 10 years but now plan to move to Panama as fast as they can. Watch the video to find out why they feel the need to leave Costa Rica.

Wayne also sent this written comment:
I gave a video testimony at Hotel Ladera, but was constantly bothered by a pesky fly that took a liking to my face. Those interruptions broke my flow of thought and resulted in what I thought was a ” choppy”presentation. So the following is to remedy that fiasco.

Firstly, I want to thank Jackie and Ellen on behalf of my wife and myself for delivering so much more than we expected on the tour. Jackie seems to live her life immersed in the experience, not only the journey. That fact was realized as she guided us through various Panamanian provinces introducing us to numerous cities each with an example of living and housing costs, both to rent and own. We had ” boots on the ground ” introduction into the local foods, pristine beaches, customs and cultural influences that were unequaled. Besides, we were given along the way tidbits of invaluable information on the do and do not within the Latin culture, not to mention contacts with honest reliable people to avoid the potential pitfalls of relocating to new environment.

Another plus was meeting wonderful people from all walks of life, some of whom we hope to keep as friends in our future.
Thanks to all the team at Panama Relocation Tours for a job WELL DONE!!!