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My husband died a year ago just before Christmas 2007. I live on retirement from the state and social security and am considering a move to Panama. It is a little scarey when you are alone after 42 years of being a couple. Wonder if a woman alone would have any difficulty in Panama. I am sure that Mexico is not an option because even with my spouse I was grabbed when we were there on extended h

Well.. there are large communities in Panama where retiring expats are found in huge numbers. I will say that 90% of Panama is more or less safe.. still you have to be careful wherever you go.. especially if you don't speak Spanish.. Then there are a few no-go areas.. like parts of Colon and Casco Viejo.. Which you should better avoid.. If you are alone...

Originally Posted by ford007

Well.. there are large communities in Panama where retiring expats are found in huge numbers. I will say that 90% of Panama is more or less safe.. still you have to be careful wherever you go.. especially if you don't speak Spanish.. Then there are a few no-go areas.. like parts of Colon and Casco Viejo.. Which you should better avoid.. If you are alone...

Rightly said . . . You need to be little careful, other wise the country is fine.