Panama Relocation Tours Reviews

Dear PRT 326 Family,

It’s hard to believe that just a few days ago we were all strangers, and now we leave as a close-knit group bonded by shared dreams, enthusiasm, talent, and ambition. What we’ve built together in such a short time is truly special, and I’m incredibly grateful to have been part of it.

A heartfelt thank you to Panama Relocation Tours for the immense role they’ve played in guiding and preparing us for the journey ahead. The vision, professionalism, and care that went into organizing and delivering this experience have been exceptional. A very special mention to Jolynn, J, and Shaun—your support, energy, and dedication made this journey even more meaningful.

To each and every one of you—thank you. Your openness, camaraderie, encouragement, and willingness to contribute to the group dynamic made all the difference. The friendships formed, the laughter shared, and the mutual support we’ve experienced are things I will carry with me long after this trip.

While today marks the end of our PRT adventure, it also signifies the beginning of a new chapter in our PRT 326 lives and our connection with Panama. Though we now go our separate ways, let’s commit to staying connected through our WhatsApp group—sharing updates, insights, and supporting one another as we each navigate our personal relocation journeys.

Safe journey home to you all, and my very best wishes for everything that lies ahead. May we each continue exploring, discovering, and moving closer to our dreams in Panama. And may we always look back on this experience with fondness—for the memories made, the friendships formed, and the incredible journey we began together.

With gratitude and warmest regards,
Vincent Perry

I spent a week traveling through Panama with Panama Relocation Tours and what an exciting adventure. The trip was with about 30 people, a wonderful, fun filled time we had as we explored Panama getting an enormous amount of information from our well educated tour guides John Veillon and Alison Hegel. They were not trying to sell anything, only giving us information so we could make informed decisions about relocating or not relocating in Panama. I’ve talked to other people who have taken tours with other groups in Panama and none compared with PRT, it is a welled oiled machine. Talking to the guides one on one was always available. If you heard great things about Panama take the trip you will find out for yourself that it is a beautiful place to relocate but by all means don’t go with any other tour group, Panama Relocation Tours is truly the best. Lastly, I felt the price (for all we received) was great.

I’ve been back home after my tour for two days now. This morning, talking with a friend and work partner, I have finally decided on my first long-term rental area. I’m going to look at renting in either Delago, Alta Boquete, or Boqete Baru. I have two very specific needs, and can meet them all in these places. Other areas were possibilities too, but these just felt better.
Before going on the tour, I had a couple of areas chosen. After experiencing the places, I realized they were missing a crucial element that I could not possibly have realized without being there in person.
I have to say, the tour itself, was impressive. Our guides, John and Alison, were both professional, casual, informative, and approachable. They are very different people, but both had so much to offer, and freely gave their knowledge, opinions, support, and humor! It was a fun and informative trip.
The hotels were nice, and the food was outstanding! I’d consider taking the whole tour a second time if I weren’t already retired and ready to move now! It wouldn’t hurt to hear the information again.
I appreciate this company’s transparency and integrity. I’m really happy that I chose to take this trip. I now have access to the Panama Relocation Tour online guide, and am already using it. But I came home knowing which lawyer I’d use, because he came and spoke to us after dinner one evening.
This whole experience was amazing, I highly recommend it, even if you aren’t considering moving to Panama!

I just returned from my exploratory trip to Panama with PRT group 325 🌝

I’ve been researching Panama for over a year and locked in on Jackie and Panama Relocation Tours early on. Watching the lives where she takes and answers questions, the videos her team creates of expats who made the move and their experiences is only a snippet of what she’s created with PRT.

The tour is a MUST if you’re serious about the possibility of making Panama home. As she’s mentioned many times “The videos may give you insight but there is nothing like seeing, touching and feeling it first hand to KNOW if Panama is right for you”.

The cost is all inclusive. When they say “All Inclusive” they mean it! Hotels, transportation, tips and the FOOD! You will NOT go hungry on this trip n the food is sooo good!

But more importantly, the experience of seeing the differences between living in the City, Beach communities, and Mountains allows you to narrow down the lifestyle you’re searching for! The icing on the cake is being able to view available rentals and costs in a variety of locations.

Last but not least. Access to the information you received during the tour AND much much more is at your fingertips for life via an online Guide that is constantly updated with the all the resources you could possibly need to assist you every step of the way prior, during, and after if Panama calls to you.

Let me not forget to mention the friends you make along the way. This is an investment you won’t regret!

I’ve since obtained my temporary residency card with plans to move to Panama NOV2026. Not sure where I’ll settle but after some extra time following the tour on the Islands and Boquete…I think a beach community is right for me.

Thanks to our amazing guides Tobi and Victoria, the experience and knowledge I’ve gained has made me confident to take the leap and I can’t wait to see where I end up.

A fantastic way to see Panama and all it has to offer. The guides are extremely knowledgeable and the information given is invaluable. The hotels and food included in the tour are excellent.

I did not actually go on a tour, but I did purchase the guide in May 20 25, and I cannot tell you how invaluable this resource guide is, plus, it’s updated at least every month, so the information is always current and accurate. In addition, I really enjoy the private Facebook page which comes with either the tour or the guide.

We just loved the trip! Amazing and knowledgeable guides and the most awesome online resource guide ever! Cant recommend enough! Thank you!

I looked forward to taking this tour, anticipating it would help me answer a few questions as I plan my move to Panama. JoLynn & Jay, our tour guides and the special guest speakers truly exceeded my expectations!! Everything was well thought out and minor obstacles didn’t ruin the experience at all..it was enhanced!

tour guides were Alison and John. Very Knowledgable. I had done a lot of research before we came, but John and Allison helped fill in the blanks. they told us about a lot of things that are in the guide and personal experiences to bring context to what they said, and what I’ve read. We looked at rentals and towns from Panama City, all the way Bouquete. it was very helpful to understand whether we were going to consider Panama as a retirement area or not.

Just returned from our Panama Relocation Tour and we are already missing the country, the Panamanian people, our tour group and our fantastic tour guides. The trip was more than we could have hoped for. The places visited, hotel accommodations, food, shuttle services, and the provided bus transportation were fantastic. The tour guides, Victoria and Tobias, made us feel like family from the get go. They were very knowledgeable and helpful and answered the questions the group had while sharing their personal experiences on moving to and living in Panama. Great people. Jackie Lange (owner of Panama Relocation Tours), in our opinion, offers the best and most comprehensive tour opportunities in Panama. And she is always striving to make it even better. And she doesn’t just stop with the tour. Her team is available to answer questions and provide solutions for people considering moving to Panama. And her knowledge seems to know no boundaries. See for yourself by watching her videos on YouTube. I could go on and on but experiencing a Panama Relocation Tour is the only way to go if you’re considering the move to Panama. Go Jackie!!! And thanks

This trip was very informative and worth every penny! You learn the good and the bad of living in Panama and you visit rental properties in different areas of the country.

I attended the March 27, 2026 tour. The Panama Relocation Tour is a must if you are thinking about making the move to Panama. It provides you with insight and information needed to make a life changing move. The all inclusive accommodations and meals were exceptional. Touring the different cities and beach communities was great. Seeing that there is something for everyone depending on what you want. Our guides Tobias and Victoria were awesome and a wealth of information. It helped myself and my husband to make the decision to move. We are preparing to make the move and enjoy our lives.

If you are thinking of moving to Panama, Jackie Lang’s Panama Relocation Tours are the best first step you can make. The information contained in this tour can help you save tens of thousands of dollars by hiring the wrong people and investing without due diligence. The food and accommodations were top-notch, and the guides were friendly and knowledgeable. Beware of copycats; several others are trying to cash in on her name by offering similarly named tours and guides. You are getting quality information with Jackie, not so from the copycats.

The 325 tour was a trip that was beyond our expectations.
The organization was flawless from Jorge the most experience bus driver we have ever met. To Victoria and Tobias so kind and from sharing there personal experience to the wealth of knowledge that they had they communicated very very well they were not only our guides they where our friends. Despite it being a large group strangers it felt like a family. This was a great experience thank you Jackie and to everyone that made this possible. Also the food was wonderful !

We were pleased with the tour. We loved hearing from expats from the various locations. The real-estate agents were friendly and knowledgeable. John, Alison, and Shawn were great and easy to talk to. Jorja is truly a top notch driver! One thing about this tour, you WILL NOT go hungry! Thank you for showing us Panama. It truly solidified our decision that this will be a place that we want to retire.

I purchased the online guide and visited Panama City, Chitre and Las Tablas by ourselves on September 2025. We followed the guide and used recommendations. We recommend the guide to anyone thinking of relocating to Panama. Whether you are retired, or have another 5 years to go, like us. The guide is a great resource for any questions you may have. The great thing about the guide is that it’s updated constantly.

We purchased the online guide and visited some places on our own. While on our 8 day trip we also got our temporary retirement visas. We followed the guide and used recommendations. The process was so easy. We would highly recommend either the tour or the guide to anyone thinking of relocating to Panama. Whether you are retired, or have another 5 years to go, like us. The guide is a great resource for any questions you may have. Thanks to Panama Relocation Tours, we are much closer to seeing our retirement become a reality.

We completely enjoyed our experience with PRT! We’ve posted on our company’s Facebook sight as to just how professionally run and enjoyable our tour was. Staff were warm, engaging, and full of useful information about all facets both good and bad about living in Panama, and life in Panama. What an value we feel this was. As farmers we’re always very conscious of cost add-on costs; there were none, delivering on all tour itinerary items. What a thrill to see two thirds of Panama from the comfort of an immaculate, air conditioned bus, floating along with almost not a care in the world…
This isn’t to say that we were a kind of disappointed with the loss of time in Bouquete because of accommodations issues beyond PRT’s control. Bouquete and Volcan were almost the entire reason for our trip. The logistics involved in providing the tour must be colossal.
However, with our tour guides Jolynn, J and Michael at the helm, even the seemingly insurmountable challenges that they encountered were handled with graciousness, tranquilo and humor, thus reassuring us that we were in great hands.
Of course, we would be remiss in not mentioning Humberto’s fabulous driving skills, as he transported us from Tocumen Airport to the hotel. The introduction to Panama through Panama Relocation Tours was seamless and we thoroughly enjoyed getting to know this magical country to which we are seriously considering a move.
Such a beautiful experience, one we’ll treasure and look back on with the fondest of memories!
Our thanks to the lovely speakers and administrative team, as well as the people of Panamá, for an unforgettable stage of our journey together.

Being in the military, I have been to Panama before, I recently got married in June 2025. Jackie and her staff and the guide is easy to use and one on one issues are handled fast. Great group.

There is almost no way a company could have impressed my wife and I more in both scheduling, preparing for, and taking a relocation tour. From the very first email, to the final goodbyes at its conclusion, this trip was executed with consummate professionalism in every way. This is coming from someone who is a stickler about customer service and not ever just “taking the easy way out.”. Dustin and Melissa were always responsive, helpful, and on top of every detail in the planning stages via email, phone, or text. Our tour guides, John, Alison, and Shawn, were absolutely phenomenal in showing us Panama, explaining complex topics easily, and making sure we all got the most information from our tour. Our tour leader John was full of useful information, a quick joke, and did a simply masterful job of keeping everything on track, even when we encountered unexpected changes during this tour. With an overall grade of 11/10, you will never go wrong choosing PRT if you are seriously thinking of moving to Panama. The continuing support via their online guide and Facebook groups are just the sweet icing on the cake. So worth the money! I only wish every company I dealt with was so thoroughly good at their jobs and mission.

My husband and I were on PRT #289 in June of 2025. I had been researching and watching YouTube videos on retiring out of the US for a couple of years and everything I read/saw led me back to Panama as the best option for us. I found Panama Relocation Tours after coming to the conclusion that having “boots on the ground” would be the deciding factor. I chose June specifically because it’s the rainy season and I wanted to experience “the worst” weather. The tour proved to be much more than expected! We were given invaluable information from our tour guides, Jackie and Jay, spoke with immigration attorneys, pharmacists, real estate agents, and physicians. We asked questions that were answered openly from all of these professionals. We visited grocery stores and Price Smart to compare cost of goods, and saw available housing options across the country to get an idea of rents according to amentities and location. The cost is all-inclusive and we were provided nice, clean accomadations and delicious food the entire week. The value for the money is evident, BUT the money for the experience is invaluable. We now have our temporarry residency visas, have sold our house, and plan to be in Panama as permanent residents this summer. I’m so glad we decided to go with Panama Relocation Tours for the tour, and used the guide to plan our move and connect with the right people for a smooth transition. Thank you Jackie Lange and company for providing a comprehensive means for international relocation and mitigating the stress associated with same.
Pat Edge PRT #289

We visited Panama last year and fell in love with the country and the people. We could see right away. We’re going to need help making this transition. That’s what brought us to PRT the guide has been fantastic. It’s amazing how often they do updates and I just how much information they have packed in. If you’re thinking about making the move this is definitely a must have Tool.

Purchased the Online Guide – VERY Helpful!!! My mind is now at ease for move next year. Also gaining knowledge and tips from the weekly You Tube sessions. Jackie is great and offering a great service. Can’t wait to meet her in person and the rest of the crew.

PRT is so VERY much more than the tour. The tour is fantastic and somehow manages to give a pretty darn good sampling of the entire country of Panama in a week. Of course, more detailed in some areas than others but including a realistic, honestly representative sample of everything from ocean beaches (Caribbean, Atlantic, and Pacific) to the rural interior, to the Highlands (such as Cerra Punta and Volcan) to the legendary Alto and Baja Boquete, to the western “big city” of David.

Probably the most VALUABLE benefit of the PRT is the constantly and accurately updated members-only Guide that comes with the tour and includes continuing updates with every tour and without additional cost. The Guide is chock full of clear and detailed suggestions on what you need to do, why you need to do it, and how to do it yourself or get it done for you. It will prepare you for your tour and, more than adequately guide you if you decide to move to Panama, as we did. The Guide also protects you (or more correctly perhaps prepare you so you can protect yourself) from the myriad of potential issues that face every newcomer to any new land. It will serve as your on-going helper in staying legal, getting your driver license (there are options for all age groups), insurance (all types), housing, supplies, a car if you need one, a veterinarian (if you need one), healthcare (protective and therapeutic), and so much more. During the tour, there were a few rules and those were enforced nicely and firmly). The guides (Jolyne and Jay) were professional and knowledgeable but humorous and compassionate, just the right mix. The driver was amazingly proficient and smooth. The bus was spotlessly clean and comfortable and just re-appeared as if by magic when it was needed. Rooms and meals were varied and enjoyable. The guests to guides ratio worked very well.

Jackie and her family are business people but their hearts are sincerely in-the-business of helping people and, at that, they excel. Our trip seemed costly as we considered it at the planning stage BUT looking back at it now (going on 2 years later), it seems like a bargain that has saved us a great deal of money, worry, blunders, and embarrassment. In my opinion, it may well be the best money dollar-for-dollar I have ever spent. (Not that it matters but just for your reference I am a retired lawyer and paramedic.)

Great tour and learned so much from John, Alison, and Shawn. Definitely recommend for anyone considering moving to Panama.

PRT#306 Wow, 100% you are in good hands and worth every $ spent. Life got a little messy for me on this tour, but I am reminded now that I am here again how invaluable even my shortened tour has been. I was happy to have the PRT folks aligned with Onda Hotel, using local knowledge and contacts to help me get through my lost passport mess. I totally own my own circumstances, but these tour guides were caring and responsive while ensuring I had what I needed to depart the tour early and safely. In collaboration with Onda the lost passport process was a lot less daunting and I will always be grateful for the support from PRT guides and Onda Hotel Managers. I am in Panama once again and now enjoying the camaraderie from PRT private forums in local communities. Thank you Jackie Lange and PRT!


My wife and I have both dreamed of moving to a foreign country. We have considered numerous places to fulfill our dream. Portugal, Costa Rica, Spain, and others.
During our search we ran across Panama Relocation Tours (PRT). After reading reviews on PRT we decided to schedule the first date available and booked tour #321 for about 5 months from our sign up.
I was very impressed by the wonderful office staff that answered my questions as we prepared to take the tour. We arranged our flight and decided to show up two days early. The PRT office secured our hotel room for the additional days (we paid two nights upon arrival). We received detailed instructions on what to bring with us. The office arranged to have us greeted at the airport and given a ride to the hotel. I mentioned these details to provide a window for you to see how efficient PRT is as a tour company.
Now to the meat and potatoes. We were introduced to the team that was going to provide the tour for us. The team leader, John was awesome and very knowledgeable, his first assistant, Allison, and also Mike made sure our needs were addressed. We were also introduced to our bus driver who owned a very nice bus and drove through Panama with great skill. Let it be known that maneuvering an auto through Panama City is a heart stopping experience so thought of driving a full size bus is mind boggling.
Without going through our entire itinerary, I will just let you know that we were shown densely, populated areas, beaches, mountain area, and smaller town. Each place we visited, we met realtors, ex-pats, and various other professionals. This was not and is not intended to be a sales tour. Throughout our tour, our guides pointed out benefits, potential problems, and things to absolutely avoid. During our tour, we received information on local communities and their access to essential services. For example, hospitals, medical clinics, immigration offices, grocery stores, malls, and even stores equivalent to Sam’s Club or COSTCO. Our hotels and dining places were carefully selected to provide clean comfortable places to spend our nights and provide great meals. On more than one occasion we were entertained at meal time by dancers in native colorful costumes. This was a wonderful and eye-opening experience that provided valuable information on moving to Panama. We now communicate with several members of our tour. We have them as an additional resource and are on the road to excellent and long lasting friendships. You must take the tour because it would be like jumping out of a plane with a faulty parachute if you don’t. You will land but won’t understand where the land mines are and will struggle.
The mistakes we will avoid because of the information and sound advice we received will save us money equal to tens of thousands of dollars. We are still enjoying benefits from ‘joining the PRT team. We have access to the Panama Relocation Guide. This document is managed by Jackie Lange, the owner of PRT. Jackie has the guide online and all tour participants have unlimited access. The subjects in the guide are the “soup to nuts” of enjoying Panamá. The guide is kept up to date because Jackie is fastidious about that. If you fail to take the all inclusive Panamá Relocation Tour, the access to the on line guide is available for sale. Some people that can’t take the full tour will make arrangements before arriving in Panama to take a private tour that concentrates on features of Panama a person might be interested in. The private tours can be arranged through PRT, but you will need to learn the details on your own. If you have mobility issues that prevent you from getting in and out of a bus, a private tour is a possibility for learning about Panama. Those of us that have taken the full tour have a plethora of tools to use while in Panama. If you have not watched the numerous videos Jackie has produced, go to YouTube and start learning. Through talking to special guests, Jackie points out many facets of living in Panama.
Although we don’t know for sure where we will finally settle in this beautiful and diverse country, we have a list of areas to test out by renting places to live. We will also arrange for a private tour guide to assist us in our search and education concerning the areas of interest.

I’m not here to write a big, long review. The hundreds of 5 star reviews have already covered pretty well everything generic. As a proud alumni of PRT #318, I would like to say that I had an incredible time. My group was pretty amazing and I did my best to get to know each and every one. One person who stood out more than anyone else however, was De’Anna. She was one of our guides and was so easy to talk to, and ALWAYS had a welcoming smile. I don’t usually single people out, but if you get her as a guide on a tour, you’ll understand what I mean. Thank you Jackie and team for an exceptional experience. I can’t wait to be back.

My husband and I have been back home for about a week now—back to the cold and snow! We wanted to take a moment, after being part of PRT Group 321, to personally thank the founder Jackie Lang

We were especially grateful that she asked John, our tour guide, to arrange for a Canadian couple to speak with the group. We had the opportunity to chat with them after their presentation and found their insights incredibly helpful. It meant a lot to hear their experiences firsthand.

Before the trip, I truly thought I knew quite a bit about Panama. I’ve watched Jackie’s videos many times (most 4 to 5 times each) and have listened to every one of her live episodes on you tube. But nothing quite prepares you for having “boots on the ground.” Being there in person, with the tour, the guides, and all the information you provided, was absolutely invaluable.

Being there in person gave us a true “reality’ check. At times, especially for me, it even brought moments of doubt and a bit of discomfort as I started to understand what a move like this could really mean day to day. But in hindsight, that was actually one of the most valuable parts of the experience. It made us stop, reflect, and really evaluate what such a big life change would look like for us. By the end of the trip, we felt even more informed and grounded in our decision.

We remain just as determined as ever to leave Canada and make Panama our home when my husband retires in the spring of 2027.

Thank you as well to the wonderful guides who helped make the experience so meaningful—John, Alison and Michael (the tour guide in training). Their knowledge, patience, and willingness to answer questions made a real difference throughout the trip.

And of course, thank you to you, Jackie, the tremendous amount of organization and details that clearly goes into making it all happen. We are truly grateful for the opportunity.

I recently completed Tour #318 with Panama Relocation Tours, and it was an absolutely invaluable experience. I had spent months watching Jackie Lange’s YouTube videos and learned so much from them, but nothing compares to actually being on the ground and experiencing the country firsthand.

Our tour guides, John and Dionne, were a total wealth of knowledge. They shared their personal expat journeys and lessons learned from past tours, giving us a realistic, “no-sugarcoating” look at life in Panama. Beyond the education, I completely enjoyed touring the country and made wonderful new friends with my tour group-we really became a “busload of friends”.

If you are considering a move here, you absolutely must visit first. Before the tour, I was 100% certain I would fall in love with the mountains in Boquete. To my surprise, it wasn’t the right fit for me. Instead, the tour put Penonomé on my radar, and now it’s my top choice-somewhere I never would have considered without this experience.

We just arrived home last night and wanted to say what a wonderful trip! We are so glad we came and thrilled with the amount of information given. Victoria, Tobias, and Deeanna covered anything and everything imaginable! I’m pretty certain we will be looking at getting our Pensionado Visa as soon as we retire.

The guides were so knowledgeable and friendly. Victoria was a great leader, making sure everything was covered thoroughly. Tobias is so personable and we can definitely hope to be able to look him up and become friends once we settle in Boquete. Deeanna is so bubbly and happy and joyful. You can’t not smile when she is around.

Food was plentiful and I will have to go on a diet because I gained a few pounds after having so many delicious meals!

We really liked the locations and variety of accommodations.

I so appreciate this company and hope you don’t change a thing!

We had a fantastic trip with PRT!
Every detail was well organized and executed from transportation, meals, presentations, and lodging. John, Alison, Michael, and Jorge could not have been more attentive to every need while also giving us any individual time for questions and information we requested. We highly recommend PRT for anyone even considering Panama for winter or full time relocation!

Jackie was a God send and I will forever be indebted! She truly cares about you as a person and makes you feel important. I HIGHLY recommend her 💛

We took part in Tour #318, which started in late January and couldn’t have asked for a better experience. The main guide, John, was supported by Deanna. Both worked tirelessly from early morning to late evening to keep everything running smoothly.

My wife and I are retired and planning to emigrate to Panama later this year, and this tour gave us exactly the clarity and confidence we were hoping for. It covered all the key practical topics you need to understand before making the move, including banking, driver’s licences, grocery shopping, healthcare and health insurance, immigration, renting, visas, and more.

We enjoyed meeting U.S. immigrants already living in Panama. Hearing their honest, first-hand experiences and being able to speak with them directly, it made the whole process feel realistic and achievable rather than daunting.

The group atmosphere was excellent as well. By pure chance, four guests had birthdays on consecutive days near the start of the tour, and celebrating those together turned out to be a great ice-breaker. We met some genuinely lovely people and hope to stay in touch long term.

Overall, we found this to be a professionally run, highly informative, and genuinely enjoyable tour.

I wanted an orientation of the best of the Boquete area, its community, the good, bad, and the ugly,
and attractions. I was grateful to get connected to Maury, a private, home-grown local guide working
with Panama Relocation Tours (PRT). Maury
was flexible to include any places, sights, or attractions
that I wished to include. Maury was able to communicate in both English and Spanish on a regular
basis until I arrived in Boquete. As a solo traveler I was quickly acquainted with the local services,
transportation, and spectacular sights and attractions including several award-winning coffee
farms located in Maury’s birthplace of Los Naranjos. It was obvious that helping travellers
understand and appreciate the natural beauty and history of the Boquete region was Maury’s
passion. We visited spectacular Restaurants, coffeeshops, coffee plantations, hiking trails, parks,
and a local fresh seafood restaurant. I gained valuable insight into the area’s history, how to
navigate further with and without help of local guides. I felt like I had made a special connection
and was given the opportunity to follow up with Maury for any questions or plans I have for further
exploration the beautiful province of Chiriqui, Panama. I would give Maury and PRT a Five-star rating
if you need an very informative,personalized and special introduction to the Boquete area!

A heartfelt Hip Hip Hurrah to our “PRT-Parents” John Veillon and Debbi Manley for their guidance and expertise during trip #315 this January 2026!

WHY?? IMPORTANT FOR US PRT-PARTICIPANTS:

– Knowledge, experience, familiarity with Panama and its kind, sweet-natured people 100 points.
– Cross section of rental viewings in the different budget catagories: 100 points.
– Fair-minded, impartial explanations and commentries of value to the group:
100 points.
– Anecdotes about the “do´s and dont´s” out of their own Panama-experience of value to the group: 100 points!

It could not have been better.
This was my second trip with PRT, my sceptical husband´s first. He was just as delighted as I was. No holes to be picked!!

The PRT guides gave us an excellent first impression of the good, the bad and the “unusual” but also the cornucopia of wonder which adds up to “Panama”.

What struck me most of all once again: THE EXTRA MILE Debbi and John went to make our trip so valuable.
Thanks to Little Debbi´s determination and Jackie´s energy in the background: we found AMBER PONDWA, the charming, cheerful and knowledgeable guide for Volcan with whom we spent an unforgetable day in Volcan and area, getting to know it AND check out the rentals. The very first one was MINE!

I want to mention Dustin, who was always speedy and precise with answering my email inquiry.
Humberto, the pick up driver, who´s beaming face welcomed us at Tocumen after our 12 hour direct flight from Europe.
I´m sure I speak for all when I say we were all well looked after with friendliness, kindness, efficiency and a very professional hand.
DONT WASTE TIME AND ENERGY TRYING TO MUDDLE THROUGH YOURSELF. LEAN BACK; JUST TURN UP. PRT TAKES OVER AFTER THAT!

This was a fact-finding mission for my husband and me. We met life long friends, got so much incredibly helpful information, met with realtors, hospital personnel, and a lawyer (thank you Javier!). Our tour guides, Jolynn, Jay and Veronica were great. They were on-point with all their information and kept the tour interesting, catering to all that were in our group. The accommodations and food was outstanding. Ending the tour at the start of the Flower and Coffee festival was the icing on the cake! Jorge (our driver) was outstanding, and we felt safe and looked after the entire time. As we plan our move this year, we will forever be grateful to Jackie and her specialized Team. This was the best investment that we have done in ourselves in a long time. Worth more than we paid.

PRT #314

Victoria and Alison were terrific tour guides on PRT #316. They could not do enough to make the whole expedience a memorable one. A very good overview of vastly different areas of Panama was shown and for sure will give you reason to go back and explore further! Thank you Victoria and Alison!

My wife and I had been watching You Tube Videos about Panama for months and especially enjoyed the ones produced by Panama Relocation Tours. Jackie and her team provided excellent information about the “good, bad and ugly” of Panama in general and about its many varied locations and climates. We were excited to finally book and attend our week-long tour. It did not disappoint.

John and Debbie were our tour guides and they were top-notch, professional and thorough. Plus, their talks were always infused with a sense of humor and fun! The days were information packed and the rentals we viewed varied in cost and amenities. There was something for everyone’s price range. The evenings were relaxing and rooms and meals are included. They don’t pay for alcohol, but no surprise there. There were plenty of opportunities to imbibe on our own dollar at day’s end.

Panama is not all Rainbows and Unicorns. The differences between the US were made clear by our guides and we could see some of it for ourselves. No place is perfect. One thing to note. Upon your return, airport security will perform a second check at the gate, (required by the US, not Panama) so be prepared for that. Get in your bathroom break and don’t try to bring any liquid refreshments on board.

We will be coming back. Wonderful climates, beautiful people and a lower cost of living are hard to find these days. Give Panama a look if you want something more.

John Veillon was the tour guide who led my Panama Relocation Tour in January 2026. The tour covered a wide range of topics essential for relocating to and living successfully in Panama, including healthcare, health insurance, immigration and visas, driver’s licenses, renting, banking, grocery shopping, and more.
We met with current U.S. immigrants living in Panama who shared their personal journeys and hosted an event that allowed us, as tourists, to engage with them and learn from their experiences. Their openness made me feel much more comfortable about making this transition.

John also took the time to help me understand the tour route by reviewing the map with me and explaining the areas we visited, ensuring I had clarity about the regions where I might want to live. He provided recommendations for tour guides and drivers for my personalized return trip to Panama.

The tour along with John’s guidance has empowered me to make informed, confident decision to consider moving forward with my relocation.

The Panama Relocation Tour I was on was a 10 out of 10! Excellent organization of the tour, there were no logistical problems. Transportation throughout the Tour was excellent. Overnight lodging chosen for us was excellent. Restaurant choices they provided were excellent. Most of all, the tour guides Debbi Manly and John Veillon provided relevant information throughout the tour, and all questions asked were thoughtfully answered. Whether you are considering a monthlong “Snowbird” vacation or permanent move to Panama, I would highly recommend you consider a Panama Relocation Tour first!

What an impressive operation Jackie Lange has created.
Jolynn, Victoria and J were exceptional people and tour guides. There are not words to convey what an impact this trip, and they had on my decision to relocate. I am 100% in.
This tour offered realistic, unbiased information and no hidden agenda like sales, investment opps etc… It was exactly as clearly stated on the website and that team knew all the ins and outs as did the guest speakers.
I should also let you know how great and helpful Melissa and Dustin were to help from the office before and during my tour.
Finally, the private tour guide I chose from your list with Melissa’s help, Miguel, Samaniego, was wonderful and extremely helpful. He showed me multiple areas and I got everything I needed done.
A final note that I couldn’t have had a better group of 27 other people to travel with and I miss them all.
Thank you so much.