Ask any former US Military types who have spent time in Panama and they will tell you that Panama is far and above a better deal than Costa Rica. Forget Ecuador, it’s been taken over by the Marxist. Panama, since he ouster of Noriega, has positioned itself for maximum US, Canadian, and European investment. Real estate is booming, hotels, resorts, etc are going up every day. They want us there! The lifestyle is far and above better than Costa Rica. Yes, it’s tropical, and yes it is a third world country - what did you expect; but you get used to it and acclimatize. The cuisine is some of the finest I’ve ever eaten, very Mediterranean. Remember, we, the US, built a most of the infrastructure in Panama so the water is safe to drink (after six yrs of living there, I never got sick from food or water). I would suggest taking a trip to Panama and see for yourself - don’t take a cruise, you’re wasting your money. Finally, you can’t beat the fishing. The finest in the world!
Thanks — great information!