Thread: Hola, and coming for a visit soon

Hi,

I'm Carol, currently living in Memphis, TN, USA. I and my fiancé, Larry, are booked to visit Panama right after Carnival, starting with about five days in Panama, then five days in the Chiriquí Province.

So, we have planned a day trip to El Valle, maybe one cheesy/touristy boat trip to Monkey Island, of course Casco Antiguo, and I hope a beach location. Then, the bus to David, check out Boquete, Volcan, and the Quetzal Trail. And, maybe somewhere on the beach?

We are both retired and are considering Panama as a possible future home, but this is our first visit so it’s waaaay to early to pretend we have a clue. So, we just plan to enjoy the visit, tax our yet limited Spanish skills to the max, and begin to get a feel for the country.

I'd love to hear suggestions of beach communities that can be visited within day-trip driving distance of either Panama or David.

Carol

Hello carolg, welcome aboard. Enjoy the forum.

Welcome!!

Plan to visit Coronado , about an hour out of PC and Las Lajas or Las Olas about 1 1/2 hours out of David.

Coronado was on the radar, but Las Lajas and Las Olas were not. Thanks!!

hi and welcome . i am sorry , did you not hear , panama is closed to tourist right after Carnival , for 2 weeks while they gather up the drunks left over and sweep the streets , LOL

Hi nakedguy!

I kind of figured the country would be shut down and that the world renown Panamanian customer service would be at an all time low when we visit

But, between the rainy season, holidays, saints’ days, etc, there really didn't appear to be a GOOD time to visit Panama, so devil be damned, here we come.

Wish we had planned to visit your neck of the woods, but I'm hoping we can get out to Pedasi next time.

Originally Posted by carolg

Hi nakedguy!






Wish we had planned to visit your neck of the woods, but I'm hoping we can get out to Pedasi next time.

well like they say , its always good to save the best to last LOL

Originally Posted by carolg

Hi,

I'm Carol, currently living in Memphis, TN, USA. I and my fiancé, Larry, are booked to visit Panama right after Carnival, starting with about five days in Panama, then five days in the Chiriquí Province.

So, we have planned a day trip to El Valle, maybe one cheesy/touristy boat trip to Monkey Island, of course Casco Antiguo, and I hope a beach location. Then, the bus to David, check out Boquete, Volcan, and the Quetzal Trail. And, maybe somewhere on the beach?

We are both retired and are considering Panama as a possible future home, but this is our first visit so it’s waaaay to early to pretend we have a clue. So, we just plan to enjoy the visit, tax our yet limited Spanish skills to the max, and begin to get a feel for the country.

I'd love to hear suggestions of beach communities that can be visited within day-trip driving distance of either Panama or David.

Carol

Hi,
send me your email address and I will send you a .pdf Panama Guide free. a $69 value.