Group Tour Itinerary

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The tour itinerary listed below represents our typical tour itinerary. The itinerary is subject to change.

Arriving in Panama City

• VIP airport shuttle service is provided from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to our group hotel in Panama City. The airport shuttle service is provided even if you arrive before your tour check-in day. * Available up to 7 days before your tour, from 5:30 AM to 11 PM.

Check-In Day – Friday – Hotel Check-In Starts at 3 PM

• Check-in is at 3 PM. If you arrive earlier, please go to the front desk at the hotel and ask them to hold your luggage. You may request early check-in upon arrival at the hotel, but this cannot be guaranteed.
• There are no group meals on the day of check-in because guests arrive at all times of the day and night. The hotel features a restaurant and is conveniently connected to a shopping mall offering a variety of dining options, as well as a grocery store.
• Spend the night in Panama City

Day 1 – Saturday – Official Tour Begins @ 8:30 AM

• Breakfast at the hotel in Panama City
• 8:30 am – Group meets in a conference room for orientation
• Board the bus at 9 am in front of the hotel (do not bring suitcases)
• Tour popular neighborhoods in Panama City
• See rentals in Panama City & learn tips for finding rentals
• Hospital Tour in Panama City.
• Meet expats during lunch or dinner in Panama City
• Spend the night in Panama City

Day 2 – Sunday – Tour Begins at 8:30 AM

• Breakfast at the hotel in Panama City (last day in the City)
• 8:30 am – Group meets in a conference room to discuss the tour agenda &
• Board the bus at 9 am in front of the hotel (bring suitcases)
• Drive over the Panama Canal
• Visit a house and/or condo in the Coronado/Gorgona/San Carlos area
• Discuss housing & rental options and the pros and cons of living in these areas
• Learn where to meet ex-pats in the San Carlos/Playa Blanca area
• Check out grocery stores, pharmacies, and other shopping options
• Tips for finding a rental
• Learn important things to know before renting or buying in Panama
• Spend the night near Penonome

Day 3 – Monday – Tour begins at 9 AM

• Breakfast at the Hotel
• Travel to the Azuero Peninsula to see Chitre or Las Tablas
• Explore affordable living in Chitre or Las Tablas
• Lunch with Expats who live in the Azuero Peninsula
• See rentals in the Azuero
• Learn where the ex-pats meet in the Azuero
• Learn about Healthcare and health insurance options
• Dine and spend the night in Santiago

Day 4 – Tuesday – Tour begins at 9 AM

• Breakfast in Santiago
• Travel towards the western province of Chiriqui
• Visit Pricesmart (like Costco)
• We pass through the indigenous Ngobe-Buglé territory
• Learn about bringing pets to Panama
• Things to consider before shipping cars or household goods to Panama
• Lunch at Las Lajas beach ( walk on the beach time)
• Discuss housing options, pros & cons of living in the Las Lajas and David area
• Arrive in Boquete or David about 4 pm to spend the night and for dinner

Day 5 – Wednesday – Tour begins at 9 AM

• Visit Volcan, Bambito, and maybe Cerro Punta
• Learn the big differences between Boquete and the Volcan area
• See rentals in the Volcan area & meet expats
• Lunch in the Volcan and meet an expat
• Discuss housing options and the pros and cons of living in Volcan
• Learn where to meet ex-pats in the Volcan area
• In David, visit a shopping center or mall
• Q & A time
• Dinner in Boquete
• Meet with an immigration attorney to discuss the various visa requirements that lead to residency and their many benefits (discounts for retirees)
• Spend the night in Boquete

DAY 6 – Thursday – Tour starts at 9 AM

• See residential communities and rentals near Boquete
• Discuss the pros and cons of living in the Boquete area
• Lunch at a popular expat restaurant
• Learn where to meet expats in the Boquete area
• Discuss housing options and the pros and cons of living in Boquete
• After lunch, free time to explore Boquete on your own
• Go to the Pharmacy to check on the availability and price of your meds
• During free time, explore farmer’s market, department Store, and grocery Stores
• Farewell Dinner @ 6 pm in Boquete.
• Spend the night in Boquete

Check-Out Day – Friday – Travel back to Panama City

Breakfast is provided at our hotel in Boquete.

Your included return transportation will take you from Boquete to Enrique Malek International Airport in David, followed by a domestic flight from David to Tocumen International Airport in Panama City.

The exact shuttle departure time and domestic flight time vary by tour date and depend on the available domestic flight schedule.

Important

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