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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| professional license in Panama | 2/9/2012 | Dianne Heidke |
| Q: Do you need a professional engineer (PE) license to practise design and engineering in Panama? If ... A: The body that regulates this is - The JUNTA TECNICA (The Panamanian Society of Engineers and ... | ||
| professional license in Panama | 2/9/2012 | Dianne Heidke |
| Q: Do you need a professional engineer (PE) license to practise design and engineering in Panama? If ... A: Hola Sheung, Yes you do need a license to practise in Panama as an engineer,but there are two ... | ||
| Temporary Car Permit - estimated vs actual exit date | 1/16/2012 | Jack Silvera |
| Q: When I entered panama with my US vehicle I thought I would stay a month, so the customs ... A: You can keep the car with you up to the validity of your tourist visa. As long as you exit the ... | ||
| Relocating to Panama- Caracas wrong choice? | 1/3/2012 | Dianne Heidke |
| Q: I'm from Argentina and moved with my husband to Caracas in Sept. 2011. I'm starting to believe that ... A: Hola Lala, Sorry for the delay in responding, vacaciones y navidad etc etc! OK. Sounds like Panama ... | ||
| Border trespass to Costa Rica | 12/19/2011 | Elizabeth Worley |
| Q: I have a car with panamenian licence plate and I want to travel to Costa Rica. I already got the OK ... A: I'm sorry, Dominic, but since I have never done this, I don't have any direct knowledge. Your ... | ||
| pregunta | 12/19/2011 | Lorena Mlns |
| Q: soy colombiano, terminando mi universidad. me están ofreciendo puesto en panamá con sueldo de ... A: Hola Juan, Dependiendo de donde quieras residir y si estás dispuesto a compartir tu ... | ||
| Need a tour guide | 12/1/2011 | Dianne Heidke |
| Q: I am thinking of moving to Panama to retire. Now live in Florida. I would like a tour guide to show ... A: hmmm..white sand beaches, blue water...it is clear from that request, that you have not spent much ... | ||
| Need a tour guide | 12/1/2011 | Dianne Heidke |
| Q: I am thinking of moving to Panama to retire. Now live in Florida. I would like a tour guide to show ... A: Yes absolutely. I Can certainly point you in the right direction when you are closer to coming here. ... | ||
| Moving to Panama | 11/23/2011 | Jack Silvera |
| Q: I'm strongly considering moving to panama city next year with my best friend. We're planning on ... A: You are bringing in enough cash to cover rent for a year in a good sized apartment in a good ... | ||
| registering as nurse in Panama | 11/10/2011 | Elizabeth Worley |
| Q: I am Finnish nurse with long experience of work in Finland, Israel, Spain (actually) and UK. In ... A: Leena-- At the present time, obtaining a work permit in Panama, while not impossible, is difficult ... | ||
| Transfer US Car to another traveller | 11/9/2011 | Elizabeth Worley |
| Q: Wondering if you can assist here? My friends are currently in Panama with a US-registered vehcile ... A: Sally-- This is a bit complicated. I am not an attorney (anywhere!), but I do not believe that a ... | ||
| Travel to Boca Del Torro | 10/27/2011 | Jack Silvera |
| Q: What are the available airlines from San Jose to Boca Del Torro A: Although Air Panama shows the route from San José to Bocas del Toro on its website, it doesn't ... | ||
| Driver Hire | 10/18/2011 | Elizabeth Worley |
| Q: I was doing some research on Panama and luckily came across this site. We are a party of 4 ... A: Jade-- I have been using Jose Saenz, for over 9 years now. Email: "jose ... | ||
| vehicle tourist visa | 10/6/2011 | Jack Silvera |
| Q: I'm planning another Central American road trip. I've driven down in the past. This time I would ... A: Noted your plans. I think you can do a temporary internalization of the vehicle. I suggest you ... | ||
| retiring to panama | 9/25/2011 | Elizabeth Worley |
| Q: Looking to retire to Panama. Wondering what the medical requirements are. I'm not 'sick' just used ... A: Yes, it is very possible to ship a container from Vancouver to Panama--we have many Canadians here ... | ||
| Registering a car | 9/23/2011 | Elizabeth Worley |
| Q: We have a home in Boquete however we will not be living in the house for another year or so. My ... A: Judy-- Will you be applying for any type of Panamanian visa, other than tourist? If so, applying ... | ||
| retiring to panama | 9/19/2011 | Elizabeth Worley |
| Q: Looking to retire to Panama. Wondering what the medical requirements are. I'm not 'sick' just used ... A: Bill-- sorry for the delay in responding to you--I've had computer 'issues' for a few days. First, ... | ||
| Building a house | 8/28/2011 | Elizabeth Worley |
| Q: I own three acres close to venal. I am interested in finding out how to build a home down there ... A: Dave. I would never recommend, to anyone, that they attempt to build a house here in Panama without ... | ||
| Salarios Profesionales Casas de Valores | 8/26/2011 | Dianne Heidke |
| Q: Buenas Diana, Podría decirme cuánto aproximadamente gana un Ejecutivo Principal, un Corredor de ... A: Lo siento Sarah, esto es más allá de mi nivel de conocimiento. Usted necesita hablar con un abogado ... | ||
| cancer and panamanian citizenship | 8/20/2011 | Elizabeth Worley |
| Q: I had cancer, surgery, and am now in remission, can I still get the retirement package that is ... A: The pensionado visa (nor any others) in Panama is not tied to any health issues, so the short answer ... | ||
| immersion | 8/18/2011 | Dianne Heidke |
| Q: I am looking for a true immersion experience for my ten year old twins when we visit Latin America ... A: Hola Liz, Up here in Chiriqui ( the State of Panama that borders Costa rica) where I live, we ... | ||
| Ciudadania | 8/13/2011 | Dianne Heidke |
| Q: Hola, soy Colombiano y quisiera saber si es posible llevar a mi esposa a Panama para que tenga ... A: Buenas tardes Javier! Necesitas más información legal (muy específico). Un abogado ( excelente) de ... | ||
| car papers theft by dealer | 7/29/2011 | Leonardo Goffi |
| Q: i left my tourist car with a Snr Jose Martinez a dealer in panama when parents died in vancouver ... A: Sorry to hear about your bad experience. I think this is something a trusty Panamanian Lawyer could ... | ||
| Mayorista de Herramientas | 7/13/2011 | Dianne Heidke |
| Q: Hola Dianne: Estare visitando Panama por primera vez con la intencion de buscar empresas mayoristas ... A: Luis, hmm....bueno, si es su primera vez en Panama, entonces pienso que es mejor usar alguien para ... | ||
| pensionado | 7/4/2011 | Dianne Heidke |
| Q: Please clarify for me regarding the dependant/spouse of a pensionado. I have read somewhere that a ... A: Don, Sorry for the delay in answering this, I have been away in the US. Re pensionado visas - The ... | ||
| Engineers in Panama | 6/20/2011 | Dianne Heidke |
| Q: my name is Hugo and I'm a Civil Engineer licensed in the USA. I'm trying to find out if my license ... A: Off the top of my head, I would say your license would be good here in Panama (once reviewed by the ... | ||
| Buying toys wholesale | 6/17/2011 | Leonardo Goffi |
| Q: I am interested in purchsing toys at a reasonable price (wholesale) and would like some information ... A: My best guess is to check the Colon Free Zone first. Here is a listing of toy related companies in ... | ||
| One-day moving trucks | 6/4/2011 | Dimitri Svolos |
| Q: Good afternoon - we are trying to buy used furniture in and around Panama (we are in Europe at the ... A: After living in Panama for over ten years, I have learned to avoid recommending professional ... | ||
| shipping a Kia Picanto | 6/3/2011 | Dianne Heidke |
| Q: My wife and I own a condo in Panama City. It is rented unfurnished. We are presently living in ... A: With the grant of a pensionado visa you are allowed a one time tax exemption when bringing in a ... | ||
| car registration for plates | 5/25/2011 | Dimitri Svolos |
| Q: I am currently living in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica which is about 45 min. from panama. I got a ticket ... A: I am sorry to hear about your predicaments but I am not surprised. I lived in both Costa Rica and ... | ||
| Migraines & TEFL certificate | 5/7/2011 | Dianne Heidke |
| Q: I suffer from migraines and humidity and barometric pressure changes tend to really intensify the ... A: Leah, With TEFL Quals it would be very easy to teach English in Panama, just about anywhere. The ... | ||
| Best place to live in Panama for a migraine sufferer | 5/4/2011 | Dianne Heidke |
| Q: I suffer from migraines and humidity and barometric pressure changes tend to really intensify the ... A: Hey Leah, Very sorry to hear of the migraines. Have to tell you though, Panama is HUMID just about ... | ||
| Moving to Panama | 4/29/2011 | Dimitri Svolos |
| Q: Good Day Sir. My long-time partner and I are planning to move to Panama in 6 months. My partner was ... A: Your partner, having been porn on Panamanian soil, is always going to retain the Panamanian ... | ||
| go from panama to colombia | 4/22/2011 | Dianne Heidke |
| Q: we would like to know what's the cheapest way for go from costa rica to colombia. flight are too ... A: Sorry everyone I know has gone by flying. So I can't help on that. You can send an email to this ... | ||
| go from panama to colombia | 4/22/2011 | Jack Silvera |
| Q: we are 3 girls in costa rica and we would like to go to the north coast of colombia, but flight are ... A: Hola Sophie: Excuse the delay because of the Easter holidays. The only safe boat to take from ... | ||
| Health insurance | 4/19/2011 | Dianne Heidke |
| Q: Dianne, Could you please send me information on health insurance regarding me and my husband. We ... A: This subject is too large in scope to cover here in this kind of forum and there are too many ... | ||
| Cars and gas cost | 4/1/2011 | Lorena Mlns |
| Q: I had a question about cars in Panama city. i will move there in july and will stay for a few years. ... A: Sorry for late reply - I was out traveling. I will try to answer your questions as accurately as ... | ||
| Permanent Residency Program | 3/26/2011 | Dianne Heidke |
| Q: Boquete seems to be the area we want to live. We've never traveled to Central America. My sister and ... A: Annette, The pensionado program is not tied to property, ownership or otherwise. There is a monthly ... | ||
| long term renting vs buying | 3/19/2011 | Dianne Heidke |
| Q: Boquete seems to be the area we want to live. We've never traveled to Central America. My sister and ... A: Annette, There is a wide range of long term rentals availale here. Depends on where and what you ... | ||
| Taxi | 3/2/2011 | Lorena Mlns |
| Q: Our plane lands in panama at 13h45, will be able to make it for the 16h00 from Allbrook to David? ... A: I think the timing is a little tight - as you do not know how long it will be in customs and traffic ... | ||
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Dianne Heidke
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Expertise
I can answer questions about living in Boquete, Panama. Interested in moving to the area or spending more time than just as a tourist? You don't need to become an expert yourself but you will need more specific answers than a general guidebook can provide. I can field many queries re geography,weather,getting about,visas,local government,health options,construction,real estate and processes,Jubilado discounts,and much more.
Experience
I have been living in Boquete for the past 6 years, have started and run various businesses there. I established and continue to run the Tuesday Morning Meeting which is a weekly information sharing resource and farmer's market in Boquete.
Organizations
The Tuesday Morning Meeting - Boquete,Panama.
Cloud Forest Botanicals - Boquete,Panama.
Publications
The Bajareque Times . Boquete.Panama
www.BoqueteGuide.com
www.Boquete.org
www.theboquetehandbook.com
Education/Credentials
BA/LLB Australia - Attorney
CEO - The Zapadora,Potrerillos,Panama
Partner in Cloud Forest Botanicals - Organic plant medicinals and cosmetics.
Professional Artist.
Pilot
Author: The Boquete(Not for Tourists!)Handbook - The Insider's Guide to Surviving Life in Boquete." 2010.Amazon kindle.
Awards and Honors
Supreme Ruler - The Zapadora,.S.A.
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