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Recommendations for young Family

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Docniss (71.48.81.42) -

Husband and I have been researching a move to CA for sometime now and are concentrating on Panama for several reasons. Other countries we have looked at are CR(seriously) and Belize(minimally. Right now Panama is #1. Some tings I wouldlike some feed back on are: How is the infrastructure specifically getting phone lines and the internet service. internet is imperative for hubby's work. Is internet dial-up, high speed, cable, satellite or all of the above? We have a young son and he is currently attending a Montessori Academy in the U.S. we would either like him to continue at a Montessori or be home schooled therefore location may be of importance, we do not want to live in a congested city, I found a Montessori school at

Escuela Montessori de Panama

San Francisco, Panama

Mailing Address: zona 9 pma, pma. Central America

Panama City , 7805

Panama

is anybody familiar with the surrounding locations? Could anyone recommend towns or communities near this address that they would suffest to research for us to make a home?

We have done a lot of research and next is to spend some time there, it would be helpful to hav an idea as to where to visit regarding our sons needs. In case that we decide to homeschool, any recommendations to areas that are great for a family to consider or areas that we should steer clear of is appreciated.

thanks

docniss

Reply #1 Mark (200.172.107.6) -

What is inspiring you to move south? economics? quality of life? politics? adventure?

Besides the school and internet what are your main needs?

Have you looked at South America? You might find some better infrastructures and different types of problems.

One of the big problems here in Brazil is eating way too much excellent beef!

In Panama City you should have little problem with high speed internet. Watch out for satellite (its not necessarily fast, unless very expensive and either way you have significant ping times). Outside of Panama City you luck with internet may vary and you should make sure (doubt check, triple check) exactly what is available at a give location (the exact house/apt you want) before you rent/buy.

Reply #2 Old Pana in Okie Land from Tulsa,Ok. (Contact Member) -

Cerro azul, 30 minutes from Panama City comes to mind. So is Gatun (old Panama C) seen some one selling a house for 20, 000. Excellent infra structure.

But Panama City is the largest city in the country. best bet?...Fly and look around.

Reply #3 Lidia (200.75.233.148) -

Panama can offers you the best internet services as well as excellent locations. If you need more information contact me at lpmontessori@yahoo.com

Reply #4 Lindsay Carmody (201.226.8.142) -

Hi, We have moved to Panama with 3 children, aged 10, 7 and nearly 2 years. Internet is great, you can buy house apartment whatever you like depending on how much you want to spend! Kids are at ISP which is an international school, absolutely excellent if you ask me! Very happy and would recommend panama to anyone that asked! get in touh if you have any questions.

Reply #5 lisa wood (81.101.8.115) -

Hi wich areas of panama are best to live in, we have a 2 year old and would like to be near other english speaking families also close to beaches any help would be appreciated thanks

Reply #6 CerritoCynthia (200.75.216.58) -

Please check my blog above, I have just inserted a list under links which has more schools. I highly recommend you visit all schools to find the best fit. My son goes to Oxford School which is big but has a good curriculum.

In my experience, all schools here are not perfect, and some much more expensive than others. It depends if you can take the time to do some home support also.

Also more information and stories can be found at my other website for our Vacation Apartments and B&B: www dot cerritotropicalpanama dot com

Reply #7 Michael and Allison (66.215.61.162) -

Me, My wife and 10 year old son are thinking of relocating to Panama.I will be retiring. We purchased property (on a whim!) near David in 2002 . It is 4.25 acres of farm land. We are not sure though now if this is really the best area for us due to lack of english speaking schools and other misc reasons. Can anyone tell us generally how things are going for you and your family and how your kid's schools are working out? I ask because we are cosidering areas near Panama City as well.

Mike and Allison

Reply #8 Barb A (75.168.43.194) -

Hi, my husband and I are looking at the possibility of moving to Panama in a year or so. we may help out a friend opening a restaurant in Cerro Grande

What are some nice towns for families we have 3 boys 6, 4 and 2 and it will be quite a transition for them, although we have a Honduran living with us now who is helping us out with Spanish.

I am particularly interested in hearing from anyone with younger children, schooling etc.

What are the restaurants like in Panama? What do you like or dislike about the selections.

What should we expect to pay for rent or to purchase a house? I think that is all for now, I am sure I will have many more

Also I work with the deaf here in the states and would like to continue to do so in Panama, anyone have any information of deaf schools, churches, culture etc?

questions. Thanks guys and God bless,

Reply #9 Ms.Rita (71.199.73.196) -

I am a Montessori teacher with a Masters in Early Childhood Education and am interested in moving to Panama. I have two private Montessori Preschools that serve children infants through six years of age. I would be interested in teaching in a Montessori school or start one. I've just started to check this out. Thanks in advance for any information you wish to share. Blessings.

Reply #10 Le (1) from Canada (Contact Member) -

Hi

I have read the messages above and would love to get in contact with the families that have moved to Panama. We are also interested and have 2 young children 2 and 3. We want to live outside the main city - enjoy the spring climate areas, though would need to get the internet.

I would really appreciate the families that have moved to Panama and posted these messages contacting me. I am keen to find out first hand a little bit more about our move so that when we do our "check it out" visit we can be looking at the areas we are interested in moving to.

I would like to think we can find somewhere to rent at a reasonable price that is close to some facilities, has the Internet and has some things for the children to do - wildlife (they love zoos, playgrounds and being out doors - so need some space).

All and any information appreciated. Le

le@ outthecarwindow. com

Reply #11 Paul Antonic from Vancouver, BC (Contact Member) - 08/04/09 13:55

Ms. Rita:

Can we talk? :-)

Please contact me pantonic@telus.net

Reply #12 Ryan (173.32.202.85) - 11/10/09 00:33

"Moving to panama with small kids"

I have a chance to move to panamain 6 weeks time for a 4 month work contract. I have 3 kids 6, 4, 2 would be living outside the city. Would love some info on what to expect and what to bring! Ps. Wife is still unsure. any words of advice for her?

Any help would be great.

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