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A Journey From April 25 to May 2, 2025
Panama Relocation Tours的点评
点评：Review of the Panama Relocation Tour
A Journey from April 25 to May 2, 2025
From April 25 to May 2, 2025, we embarked on a Panama relocation tour that promised to unveil the beauty, practicality, and opportunities of living in this vibrant country. As someone who is considering an international move, this tour was an excellent opportunity to explore the possibilities in person. The weeklong journey left me with some perspectives, impressions and valuable insights.
Organization and Planning
The administrative portion of the tour was well-organized. The execution of the tour needed a little work. Overall, the team did their best to ensure every detail of the tour was executed. The itinerary was crafted to balance informative sessions and some leisure activities. Our group was provided with guides, local contacts, and plenty of materials to digest during the journey. Transportation was smooth, Kudos to Jorge, an excellent driver - he gets 5 Stars.
Exploration of Panama
Urban Life in Panama City:
The tour began in the Capital, Panama City. We received information on healthcare and shopping facilities. We even visited a healthcare clinic. Me and my better half were looking forward to exploring modern neighborhoods and visiting luxury and mid-range housing options. We visited only one high rise in Panama City – not sure if it was considered midrange or luxury. We were told about the different neighborhoods but were not afforded the opportunity to visit them.
Coastal/Low Lying Areas/Mountain Retreats
We visited the Coronado area known for its beaches and expat atmosphere. We also visited Las Lajas for about two hours. Both areas exuded a friendly vibe which lent itself to wanting to get to know the areas better. Penonomé, Chitre, David and Santiago located in the central part of Panama, in the Coclé Province, are close to the Pacific coast but not directly on the beach or coastal areas. Penonomé is known as a commercial center and is the provincial capital of Coclé. Our next stops were Chitre, David and Santiago located in the low areas or as I call the Basin of Panama. All the areas have a friendly vibe. Finally, the mountain town of Boquete and Volcan with their views, showed a completely different side of Panama. Both locations offered residential options, each catering to unique lifestyle preferences. The Boquete portion of the tour was in-depth, so we provided some thoughts below:
The Good:
• Pleasant Climate: Often referred to as "eternal spring," Boquete offers comfortable, temperate weather year-round.
• Affordable Cost of Living: Compared to the US, the cost of living is notably lower, making it attractive for retirees and those seeking a more economical lifestyle. This includes significantly cheaper housing, groceries, and healthcare.
• Beautiful Scenery: Nestled in the highlands, Boquete is surrounded by picturesque mountains and lush landscapes.
The Bad:
• "Gringofied & Touristy: Boquete's popularity among foreign retirees can lead to it feeling less authentic and more tourist-oriented for some.
• Limited Public Transportation: While local buses are affordable, taxis can be expensive, and a car may be needed for travelling outside the immediate area.
• Heavy rainfall during rainy season.
Cultural and Social Immersion
It would have been nice to connect with the people of Panama. Visiting local markets to observe day-to-day life would have added depth to the experience.
Educational Seminars
Throughout the tour, we attended seminars covering crucial topics like residency requirements, healthcare options, banking, and real estate processes. These sessions were conducted by professionals who provide useful information. The Q&A segments allowed us to address specific concerns and gain clarity on the logistics of relocation.
Highlights and Takeaways
• Variety of Locations: From urban Panama City to mountain living the tour provided a wide spectrum of living environments.
• Community Insights: Needed to meet Native Panamanians to get better clarity since this is their home and they have lived here all their lives.
• We encountered many guest speakers during our tour. Some were able to project their voices to get their messages across. Whereas others did not have the ability to speak loudly. In some instances, people in the audience indicated they could not hear the guest speaker, or it was requested that they speak a little louder. Recommendation: Have portable hand-held microphones for all speaking engagements.
• Many of us did not appreciate the tone Debbie used towards Chuck. Albeit it may be their shtick, it just seemed to be disrespectful to be speaking in that manner towards another human being and further it was unprofessional. It just wasn’t a good look. Recommendation: Speak in a manner of respect towards each other.
• We stopped at a strip mall and were told we only had 30 minutes. Many of us were baffled by this even being considered as part of our relocation tour. We then realized this stop was for personal reasons for our guides. Recommendation: In lieu of rushing us through something like that, plan a Panamanian cultural activity where we can immerse and learn more about what Panama has to offer. Examples, take us to their Produce, Fish and Meat Markets. Take us to see the Panamanian Indians in their native habitat.
• I personally appreciate the love Debbie has for her dogs and the local dogs in her community. What was off putting to me was after we finished our meal at the Garden - Debbie came around to several tables and took whatever we didn’t eat and put into a styrofoam container to take home for the dogs. Recommendation: Go to the proprietor of the restaurant and collect the garbage away from the guest.
• Boquete – 3 days beautiful place but why three days?
• Recommendation: Alter the schedule so that we could see another area of Panama.
• The Garden – 3 times. The Garden was a cute, quaint place to dine. However, we didn’t need to eat there three times. Surely, there were other restaurants which could have benefited from our patronage. Further, the morning meal provided was substantial. Imagine our shock when a couple of hours passed and we were taken back to The Garden for lunch. Much food was wasted that day. Consider feeding us an earlier breakfast or providing us with a later lunch.
• Upon arrival at the Sociatel Hotel we were looking forward to billeting there. I personally loved the vibe and the concept. However, the room we were assigned was a dump. In the bathroom the shower grout lines had mold and mildew throughout. The faucet in the sink had residue on the spicket. The bathroom vanity cabinet door was barely hanging on the hinges. Bugs on the floor and on the last morning when we woke up there were bugs in our bed. These were not lady Bugs! The rack provided for our clothes - rocked back and forth - thereby we just left our clothes in our suitcases. The walls were supposed to be blue but there were a lot of places where the walls needed paint. There were no pictures on the walls. We did not have a television or desk or chairs to sit on. Not even a refrigerator to store our water or our medication. (Another member of the PRT let us store our water and medication in her refrigerator). We immediately addressed our disappointment and concerns to Debbie. She indicated that she was not responsible for our billeting. We wanted to speak to you Jackie, but you were in Texas. We reached out to Dustin, via email and he said we would have to discuss our room assignment with Debbie. We told him Debbie said she was not responsible for room assignments. We even addressed and requested to be reassigned to another room and the young lady at the front desk said she couldn’t accommodate our request. She also said TVs and refrigerators were only in suites. We paid the same amount as everyone else for this relocation tour. We should have received comparable accommodation. We should never have been placed in a room deemed undesirable. Further, this room was not habitable for guests, we should not have been put into this situation. We are including pictures to support our grievances as applicable. We were very disappointed.
Final Thoughts
The Panama relocation tour was more than just a journey. It should have been a gateway into a potential new chapter of life. With more objective planning, this tour could have turned the experience into a comprehensive exploration of what Panama has to offer. Whether you are drawn to the vibrant city life or the quiet charm of mountain and coastal towns, the tour delivers information which can be used to further your perspectives on becoming a Panama expat.
Except for Boquete, I left Panama with needing more of a deeper understanding of its culture, lifestyle, and opportunities for most of the areas we visited. The Boquete portion of the tour provided extensive information for the area. The resources available in Boquete such as legal advice, restaurants, shops and extensive rental/buying opportunities were numerous and communicated extensively. Finally, would I recommend this tour to anyone seeking a relocation fact finding experience? Yes – I would. We rated our experience 3 out of 5 stars. Personally, for us the hotel experience in Boquete had a major impact on us. With some tweaks and less “TIP” situations this trip could easily have been a 4 or 5.
R/
Roberto & Leslie Chang
A Journey from April 25 to May 2, 2025
From April 25 to May 2, 2025, we embarked on a Panama relocation tour that promised to unveil the beauty, practicality, and opportunities of living in this vibrant country. As someone who is considering an international move, this tour was an excellent opportunity to explore the possibilities in person. The weeklong journey left me with some perspectives, impressions and valuable insights.
Organization and Planning
The administrative portion of the tour was well-organized. The execution of the tour needed a little work. Overall, the team did their best to ensure every detail of the tour was executed. The itinerary was crafted to balance informative sessions and some leisure activities. Our group was provided with guides, local contacts, and plenty of materials to digest during the journey. Transportation was smooth, Kudos to Jorge, an excellent driver - he gets 5 Stars.
Exploration of Panama
Urban Life in Panama City:
The tour began in the Capital, Panama City. We received information on healthcare and shopping facilities. We even visited a healthcare clinic. Me and my better half were looking forward to exploring modern neighborhoods and visiting luxury and mid-range housing options. We visited only one high rise in Panama City – not sure if it was considered midrange or luxury. We were told about the different neighborhoods but were not afforded the opportunity to visit them.
Coastal/Low Lying Areas/Mountain Retreats
We visited the Coronado area known for its beaches and expat atmosphere. We also visited Las Lajas for about two hours. Both areas exuded a friendly vibe which lent itself to wanting to get to know the areas better. Penonomé, Chitre, David and Santiago located in the central part of Panama, in the Coclé Province, are close to the Pacific coast but not directly on the beach or coastal areas. Penonomé is known as a commercial center and is the provincial capital of Coclé. Our next stops were Chitre, David and Santiago located in the low areas or as I call the Basin of Panama. All the areas have a friendly vibe. Finally, the mountain town of Boquete and Volcan with their views, showed a completely different side of Panama. Both locations offered residential options, each catering to unique lifestyle preferences. The Boquete portion of the tour was in-depth, so we provided some thoughts below:
The Good:
• Pleasant Climate: Often referred to as "eternal spring," Boquete offers comfortable, temperate weather year-round.
• Affordable Cost of Living: Compared to the US, the cost of living is notably lower, making it attractive for retirees and those seeking a more economical lifestyle. This includes significantly cheaper housing, groceries, and healthcare.
• Beautiful Scenery: Nestled in the highlands, Boquete is surrounded by picturesque mountains and lush landscapes.
The Bad:
• "Gringofied & Touristy: Boquete's popularity among foreign retirees can lead to it feeling less authentic and more tourist-oriented for some.
• Limited Public Transportation: While local buses are affordable, taxis can be expensive, and a car may be needed for travelling outside the immediate area.
• Heavy rainfall during rainy season.
Cultural and Social Immersion
It would have been nice to connect with the people of Panama. Visiting local markets to observe day-to-day life would have added depth to the experience.
Educational Seminars
Throughout the tour, we attended seminars covering crucial topics like residency requirements, healthcare options, banking, and real estate processes. These sessions were conducted by professionals who provide useful information. The Q&A segments allowed us to address specific concerns and gain clarity on the logistics of relocation.
Highlights and Takeaways
• Variety of Locations: From urban Panama City to mountain living the tour provided a wide spectrum of living environments.
• Community Insights: Needed to meet Native Panamanians to get better clarity since this is their home and they have lived here all their lives.
• We encountered many guest speakers during our tour. Some were able to project their voices to get their messages across. Whereas others did not have the ability to speak loudly. In some instances, people in the audience indicated they could not hear the guest speaker, or it was requested that they speak a little louder. Recommendation: Have portable hand-held microphones for all speaking engagements.
• Many of us did not appreciate the tone Debbie used towards Chuck. Albeit it may be their shtick, it just seemed to be disrespectful to be speaking in that manner towards another human being and further it was unprofessional. It just wasn’t a good look. Recommendation: Speak in a manner of respect towards each other.
• We stopped at a strip mall and were told we only had 30 minutes. Many of us were baffled by this even being considered as part of our relocation tour. We then realized this stop was for personal reasons for our guides. Recommendation: In lieu of rushing us through something like that, plan a Panamanian cultural activity where we can immerse and learn more about what Panama has to offer. Examples, take us to their Produce, Fish and Meat Markets. Take us to see the Panamanian Indians in their native habitat.
• I personally appreciate the love Debbie has for her dogs and the local dogs in her community. What was off putting to me was after we finished our meal at the Garden - Debbie came around to several tables and took whatever we didn’t eat and put into a styrofoam container to take home for the dogs. Recommendation: Go to the proprietor of the restaurant and collect the garbage away from the guest.
• Boquete – 3 days beautiful place but why three days?
• Recommendation: Alter the schedule so that we could see another area of Panama.
• The Garden – 3 times. The Garden was a cute, quaint place to dine. However, we didn’t need to eat there three times. Surely, there were other restaurants which could have benefited from our patronage. Further, the morning meal provided was substantial. Imagine our shock when a couple of hours passed and we were taken back to The Garden for lunch. Much food was wasted that day. Consider feeding us an earlier breakfast or providing us with a later lunch.
• Upon arrival at the Sociatel Hotel we were looking forward to billeting there. I personally loved the vibe and the concept. However, the room we were assigned was a dump. In the bathroom the shower grout lines had mold and mildew throughout. The faucet in the sink had residue on the spicket. The bathroom vanity cabinet door was barely hanging on the hinges. Bugs on the floor and on the last morning when we woke up there were bugs in our bed. These were not lady Bugs! The rack provided for our clothes - rocked back and forth - thereby we just left our clothes in our suitcases. The walls were supposed to be blue but there were a lot of places where the walls needed paint. There were no pictures on the walls. We did not have a television or desk or chairs to sit on. Not even a refrigerator to store our water or our medication. (Another member of the PRT let us store our water and medication in her refrigerator). We immediately addressed our disappointment and concerns to Debbie. She indicated that she was not responsible for our billeting. We wanted to speak to you Jackie, but you were in Texas. We reached out to Dustin, via email and he said we would have to discuss our room assignment with Debbie. We told him Debbie said she was not responsible for room assignments. We even addressed and requested to be reassigned to another room and the young lady at the front desk said she couldn’t accommodate our request. She also said TVs and refrigerators were only in suites. We paid the same amount as everyone else for this relocation tour. We should have received comparable accommodation. We should never have been placed in a room deemed undesirable. Further, this room was not habitable for guests, we should not have been put into this situation. We are including pictures to support our grievances as applicable. We were very disappointed.
Final Thoughts
The Panama relocation tour was more than just a journey. It should have been a gateway into a potential new chapter of life. With more objective planning, this tour could have turned the experience into a comprehensive exploration of what Panama has to offer. Whether you are drawn to the vibrant city life or the quiet charm of mountain and coastal towns, the tour delivers information which can be used to further your perspectives on becoming a Panama expat.
Except for Boquete, I left Panama with needing more of a deeper understanding of its culture, lifestyle, and opportunities for most of the areas we visited. The Boquete portion of the tour provided extensive information for the area. The resources available in Boquete such as legal advice, restaurants, shops and extensive rental/buying opportunities were numerous and communicated extensively. Finally, would I recommend this tour to anyone seeking a relocation fact finding experience? Yes – I would. We rated our experience 3 out of 5 stars. Personally, for us the hotel experience in Boquete had a major impact on us. With some tweaks and less “TIP” situations this trip could easily have been a 4 or 5.
R/
Roberto & Leslie Chang
翻译：巴拿马搬迁之旅回顾
2025年4月25日至5月2日之旅
2025年4月25日至5月2日，我们踏上了巴拿马搬迁之旅，探索了这个充满活力的国家的魅力、实用性和诸多机遇。对于正在考虑国际搬家的人来说，这次旅程是一次亲身探索各种可能性的绝佳机会。为期一周的旅程让我收获了一些新见解、深刻的印象和宝贵的见解。
组织与规划
行程的行政管理部分组织有序。行程执行方面略有改进。总而言之，团队竭尽全力确保行程的每个细节都得到落实。行程安排巧妙，兼顾了信息交流和休闲活动。我们团队在旅途中配备了导游、当地联系人以及丰富的资料。交通顺畅，值得称赞的是Jorge，他是一位优秀的司机——五星好评。
探索巴拿马
巴拿马城的城市生活：
旅程从首都巴拿马城开始。我们了解了医疗保健和购物设施的信息，甚至还参观了一家医疗诊所。我和我的另一半期待着探索现代化的社区，并参观豪华和中档的住宅选择。我们只参观了巴拿马城的一栋高层建筑——不确定它是属于中档还是豪华。我们被告知了不同的社区，但没有机会亲自前往参观。
沿海/低洼地区/山间度假胜地
我们参观了以海滩和外籍人士氛围而闻名的科罗纳多地区。我们还在拉斯拉哈斯待了大约两个小时。这两个地区都散发着友好的氛围，让人想要更好地了解它们。佩诺诺梅、奇特雷、大卫和圣地亚哥位于巴拿马中部的科克莱省，靠近太平洋海岸，但并不直接位于海滩或沿海地区。佩诺诺梅是著名的商业中心，也是科克莱省的首府。我们的下一站是位于低洼地带（我称之为巴拿马盆地）的奇特雷、大卫和圣地亚哥。所有这些地区都洋溢着友好的氛围。最后，我们来到了山城博克特和沃尔坎，欣赏着它们壮丽的景色，展现了巴拿马截然不同的一面。这两个地方都提供不同的居住选择，以满足不同的生活方式偏好。此次博克特之旅非常深入，我们总结了一些感想：
优点：
• 气候宜人：博克特常被称为“永恒的春天”，全年气候舒适宜人。
• 生活成本低廉：与美国相比，这里的生活成本明显较低，对退休人员和追求更经济生活方式的人士颇具吸引力。这包括更便宜的住房、生活用品和医疗保健。
• 风景秀丽：博克特坐落在高地，周围环绕着风景如画的群山和郁郁葱葱的景观。
缺点：
• “外国化和旅游化”：博克特在外国退休人士中颇受欢迎，这可能会导致一些人觉得它缺乏地道的风情，更像是以游客为导向。
• 公共交通有限：虽然当地公交车价格实惠，但出租车价格昂贵，而且出门可能需要开车。
• 雨季降雨量大。
文化与社会体验
如果能与巴拿马人交流就更好了。如果能逛逛当地市场，了解当地人的日常生活，体验会更加丰富。
教育研讨会
在整个旅程中，我们参加了涵盖居住要求、医疗保健选择、银行业务和房地产流程等重要主题的研讨会。这些研讨会由专业人士讲解，提供了实用信息。问答环节让我们能够解决具体问题，并明确搬迁的后勤安排。
亮点和收获
• 地点多样：从巴拿马城的都市生活到山区生活，这次旅程提供了各种各样的生活环境。
• 社区洞察：需要了解当地居民巴拿马人希望获得更清晰的理解，因为这里是他们的家乡，他们一辈子都生活在这里。
• 我们在参观期间遇到了许多演讲嘉宾。有些人能够提高音量，更好地传达信息。而有些人则无法大声说话。有时，观众表示他们听不清演讲嘉宾的声音，或者他们被要求稍微大声一点。建议：所有演讲活动都应配备便携式手持麦克风。
• 我们很多人都不喜欢黛比对查克说话的语气。虽然这可能是他们的小伎俩，但用这种方式对别人说话似乎很不尊重，而且很不专业。这看起来不太好。建议：说话时要互相尊重。
• 我们在一家购物中心停了下来，被告知我们只有30分钟的时间。我们很多人对这竟然被考虑作为我们搬迁之旅的一部分感到困惑。后来我们意识到，这次停留是出于导游的个人原因。建议：与其催促我们完成这样的事情，不如安排一次巴拿马文化活动，让我们能够沉浸其中，深入了解巴拿马的魅力。例如，带我们去他们的农产品、鱼肉市场。带我们去看看巴拿马印第安人的原生栖息地。
• 我个人很欣赏黛比对她的狗狗以及她社区里当地狗狗的热爱。让我感到不快的是，我们在花园餐厅吃完饭后，黛比走到几张桌子旁，把我们没吃完的食物都拿走，装进一个泡沫塑料容器里，准备带回家给狗狗们吃。建议：去找餐厅老板，把客人的垃圾收走。
• 博克特——三天美景，但为什么要三天呢？
• 建议：调整行程，这样我们就可以去巴拿马的另一个地方了。
• 花园餐厅 – 去了三次。花园餐厅是一家精致优雅的餐厅。不过，我们没必要去那里吃三次。当然，其他餐厅也应该会从我们的光顾中受益。此外，早餐的分量很足。想象一下，几个小时过去了，我们又被带回花园餐厅吃午餐时，我们该有多么震惊。那天浪费了很多食物。不妨考虑早点给我们早餐，或者晚点给我们午餐。
• 抵达索西亚特尔酒店后，我们满怀期待地入住。我个人很喜欢那里的氛围和理念。然而，我们被安排的房间简直糟透了。浴室里，淋浴间的水泥浆缝里到处都是霉菌。水槽里的水龙头上还有残留物。浴室梳妆台的门几乎挂不上铰链。地板上有虫子，最后一天早上我们醒来时，床上也有虫子。这些可不是瓢虫！我们挂衣服的衣架摇来摇去，结果我们把衣服都放在了行李箱里。墙壁本来应该是蓝色的，但很多地方都需要粉刷。墙上没有画。我们没有电视，没有桌子，也没有椅子可以坐。甚至连冰箱都没有，用来储存水和药物。（PRT 的另一名成员让我们把水和药物放在她的冰箱里）。我们立即向黛比表达了我们的失望和担忧。她表示，她不负责我们的住宿安排。我们想和你谈谈，杰基，但你在德克萨斯州。我们通过电子邮件联系了达斯汀，他说我们必须和黛比讨论房间分配问题。我们告诉他，黛比说她不负责房间分配。我们甚至提出了重新分配房间的要求，但前台的年轻女士说她无法满足我们的要求。她还说，只有套房才有电视和冰箱。我们这次搬迁的费用和其他人一样。我们应该得到同等待遇的住宿。我们不应该被安排在一个被认为不合适的房间里。此外，这间房间不适合客人居住，我们不应该落入这种境地。我们附上了一些照片，以佐证我们的申诉。我们非常失望。
结语
巴拿马搬迁之旅不仅仅是一次旅行，它本应成为开启人生新篇章的大门。如果规划得更周全一些，这次旅行本可以成为一次全面探索巴拿马魅力的旅程。无论您是被充满活力的城市生活所吸引，还是被宁静的山区和沿海城镇所吸引，这次旅行都能提供一些信息，帮助您更好地了解巴拿马的移民生活。
除了博克特，我离开巴拿马时，仍然需要更深入地了解我们访问过的大部分地区的文化、生活方式和机遇。这次在博克特的旅行提供了丰富的当地信息。博克特提供的资源非常丰富，例如法律咨询、餐厅、商店以及丰富的租房/购房机会，并且得到了充分的宣传。最后，我会向任何寻求搬迁体验的人推荐这次旅行吗？是的，我会。我们给这次体验打了三星（满分五星）。就我们个人而言，博克特的酒店体验对我们影响很大。如果能稍微调整一下，少一些“小费”之类的情况，这次旅行很容易就能打四五星。
R/
Roberto & Leslie Chang
2025年4月25日至5月2日之旅
2025年4月25日至5月2日，我们踏上了巴拿马搬迁之旅，探索了这个充满活力的国家的魅力、实用性和诸多机遇。对于正在考虑国际搬家的人来说，这次旅程是一次亲身探索各种可能性的绝佳机会。为期一周的旅程让我收获了一些新见解、深刻的印象和宝贵的见解。
组织与规划
行程的行政管理部分组织有序。行程执行方面略有改进。总而言之，团队竭尽全力确保行程的每个细节都得到落实。行程安排巧妙，兼顾了信息交流和休闲活动。我们团队在旅途中配备了导游、当地联系人以及丰富的资料。交通顺畅，值得称赞的是Jorge，他是一位优秀的司机——五星好评。
探索巴拿马
巴拿马城的城市生活：
旅程从首都巴拿马城开始。我们了解了医疗保健和购物设施的信息，甚至还参观了一家医疗诊所。我和我的另一半期待着探索现代化的社区，并参观豪华和中档的住宅选择。我们只参观了巴拿马城的一栋高层建筑——不确定它是属于中档还是豪华。我们被告知了不同的社区，但没有机会亲自前往参观。
沿海/低洼地区/山间度假胜地
我们参观了以海滩和外籍人士氛围而闻名的科罗纳多地区。我们还在拉斯拉哈斯待了大约两个小时。这两个地区都散发着友好的氛围，让人想要更好地了解它们。佩诺诺梅、奇特雷、大卫和圣地亚哥位于巴拿马中部的科克莱省，靠近太平洋海岸，但并不直接位于海滩或沿海地区。佩诺诺梅是著名的商业中心，也是科克莱省的首府。我们的下一站是位于低洼地带（我称之为巴拿马盆地）的奇特雷、大卫和圣地亚哥。所有这些地区都洋溢着友好的氛围。最后，我们来到了山城博克特和沃尔坎，欣赏着它们壮丽的景色，展现了巴拿马截然不同的一面。这两个地方都提供不同的居住选择，以满足不同的生活方式偏好。此次博克特之旅非常深入，我们总结了一些感想：
优点：
• 气候宜人：博克特常被称为“永恒的春天”，全年气候舒适宜人。
• 生活成本低廉：与美国相比，这里的生活成本明显较低，对退休人员和追求更经济生活方式的人士颇具吸引力。这包括更便宜的住房、生活用品和医疗保健。
• 风景秀丽：博克特坐落在高地，周围环绕着风景如画的群山和郁郁葱葱的景观。
缺点：
• “外国化和旅游化”：博克特在外国退休人士中颇受欢迎，这可能会导致一些人觉得它缺乏地道的风情，更像是以游客为导向。
• 公共交通有限：虽然当地公交车价格实惠，但出租车价格昂贵，而且出门可能需要开车。
• 雨季降雨量大。
文化与社会体验
如果能与巴拿马人交流就更好了。如果能逛逛当地市场，了解当地人的日常生活，体验会更加丰富。
教育研讨会
在整个旅程中，我们参加了涵盖居住要求、医疗保健选择、银行业务和房地产流程等重要主题的研讨会。这些研讨会由专业人士讲解，提供了实用信息。问答环节让我们能够解决具体问题，并明确搬迁的后勤安排。
亮点和收获
• 地点多样：从巴拿马城的都市生活到山区生活，这次旅程提供了各种各样的生活环境。
• 社区洞察：需要了解当地居民巴拿马人希望获得更清晰的理解，因为这里是他们的家乡，他们一辈子都生活在这里。
• 我们在参观期间遇到了许多演讲嘉宾。有些人能够提高音量，更好地传达信息。而有些人则无法大声说话。有时，观众表示他们听不清演讲嘉宾的声音，或者他们被要求稍微大声一点。建议：所有演讲活动都应配备便携式手持麦克风。
• 我们很多人都不喜欢黛比对查克说话的语气。虽然这可能是他们的小伎俩，但用这种方式对别人说话似乎很不尊重，而且很不专业。这看起来不太好。建议：说话时要互相尊重。
• 我们在一家购物中心停了下来，被告知我们只有30分钟的时间。我们很多人对这竟然被考虑作为我们搬迁之旅的一部分感到困惑。后来我们意识到，这次停留是出于导游的个人原因。建议：与其催促我们完成这样的事情，不如安排一次巴拿马文化活动，让我们能够沉浸其中，深入了解巴拿马的魅力。例如，带我们去他们的农产品、鱼肉市场。带我们去看看巴拿马印第安人的原生栖息地。
• 我个人很欣赏黛比对她的狗狗以及她社区里当地狗狗的热爱。让我感到不快的是，我们在花园餐厅吃完饭后，黛比走到几张桌子旁，把我们没吃完的食物都拿走，装进一个泡沫塑料容器里，准备带回家给狗狗们吃。建议：去找餐厅老板，把客人的垃圾收走。
• 博克特——三天美景，但为什么要三天呢？
• 建议：调整行程，这样我们就可以去巴拿马的另一个地方了。
• 花园餐厅 – 去了三次。花园餐厅是一家精致优雅的餐厅。不过，我们没必要去那里吃三次。当然，其他餐厅也应该会从我们的光顾中受益。此外，早餐的分量很足。想象一下，几个小时过去了，我们又被带回花园餐厅吃午餐时，我们该有多么震惊。那天浪费了很多食物。不妨考虑早点给我们早餐，或者晚点给我们午餐。
• 抵达索西亚特尔酒店后，我们满怀期待地入住。我个人很喜欢那里的氛围和理念。然而，我们被安排的房间简直糟透了。浴室里，淋浴间的水泥浆缝里到处都是霉菌。水槽里的水龙头上还有残留物。浴室梳妆台的门几乎挂不上铰链。地板上有虫子，最后一天早上我们醒来时，床上也有虫子。这些可不是瓢虫！我们挂衣服的衣架摇来摇去，结果我们把衣服都放在了行李箱里。墙壁本来应该是蓝色的，但很多地方都需要粉刷。墙上没有画。我们没有电视，没有桌子，也没有椅子可以坐。甚至连冰箱都没有，用来储存水和药物。（PRT 的另一名成员让我们把水和药物放在她的冰箱里）。我们立即向黛比表达了我们的失望和担忧。她表示，她不负责我们的住宿安排。我们想和你谈谈，杰基，但你在德克萨斯州。我们通过电子邮件联系了达斯汀，他说我们必须和黛比讨论房间分配问题。我们告诉他，黛比说她不负责房间分配。我们甚至提出了重新分配房间的要求，但前台的年轻女士说她无法满足我们的要求。她还说，只有套房才有电视和冰箱。我们这次搬迁的费用和其他人一样。我们应该得到同等待遇的住宿。我们不应该被安排在一个被认为不合适的房间里。此外，这间房间不适合客人居住，我们不应该落入这种境地。我们附上了一些照片，以佐证我们的申诉。我们非常失望。
结语
巴拿马搬迁之旅不仅仅是一次旅行，它本应成为开启人生新篇章的大门。如果规划得更周全一些，这次旅行本可以成为一次全面探索巴拿马魅力的旅程。无论您是被充满活力的城市生活所吸引，还是被宁静的山区和沿海城镇所吸引，这次旅行都能提供一些信息，帮助您更好地了解巴拿马的移民生活。
除了博克特，我离开巴拿马时，仍然需要更深入地了解我们访问过的大部分地区的文化、生活方式和机遇。这次在博克特的旅行提供了丰富的当地信息。博克特提供的资源非常丰富，例如法律咨询、餐厅、商店以及丰富的租房/购房机会，并且得到了充分的宣传。最后，我会向任何寻求搬迁体验的人推荐这次旅行吗？是的，我会。我们给这次体验打了三星（满分五星）。就我们个人而言，博克特的酒店体验对我们影响很大。如果能稍微调整一下，少一些“小费”之类的情况，这次旅行很容易就能打四五星。
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Roberto & Leslie Chang
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