AboutLorena Milanes Expertise I can answer questions regarding Panama, its people, culture, places to visit, places to watch out for, hotels to stay, how much your taxi fare should be... specific information on getting around on a safe manner.
Experience I was born and raised in Panama, educated in American schools. Since I enjoy all related to Panama history, I try to keep myself updated on local happenings in the subject. I also enjoy traveling and the internet seems a wonderful tool to use, specially when you are your own guide (which I usually am)- so I am just willing to give some of the help I have received back.
Publications Article - La Prensa Newspaper
Education/Credentials Bachelor's Degree - Marketing and Advertisting
MBA - Emphasys in Management
Question lorena, i have read several of your answers, you seem to be very honest and straight forward. for example, the drug and crime "at your front door", which is a major problem in some if not most of the large US cities. i dont wish to live in the middle of a large over crowded city here or there, but i would like to live outside the city in panama. bottom line, is it safe, clean and a good enviornment to raise two very young children in (3 and 5 year old)? income is not an issue as to where we live. thanks
Answer Hi Alan,
Thank you for your email.
I try to tell people the things the way are, because if it was me asking, I would like to know :) I always tell people to also check the Panama newspapers, for example www.prensa.com so you can get a glimpse of what´s going on.
Right now, I would recommend, if you have children and would like to live in a house in the city (not in the middle of it), in a nice green area ...Albrook and Clayton residential areas - these are next to each other.
These two use to be U.S. Bases which have now been developed into nice residential areas.
Another option (with less green) is Costa del Este, a residential area developed where there use to be the city dumpster.
If you want to check houses in those areas try the www.compreoalquile.com and you can see what type of housing you can find in the area.
The 3 mentioned areas have good schools, which is a plus.
Let me know if you need any more information.
All the best-
Lorena
