Comments on: Costa Rica vs. Panama, round 4: Things To Do http://www.latinworld.com/2009/costa-rica-vs-panama-round-4-things-to-do.htm Latin America Information Thu, 22 Sep 2011 10:38:42 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Las Vegas Brian http://www.latinworld.com/2009/costa-rica-vs-panama-round-4-things-to-do.htm/comment-page-1#comment-33131 Las Vegas Brian Sun, 29 Aug 2010 02:27:10 +0000 http://www.latinworld.com/?p=779#comment-33131 As a gringo trying to decide which country to retire to, Costa Rica or Panama, I have enjoyed this debate and I agree that the people of CR are very friendly, but I have to say the articles written for this series seemed biased to me. I have examined both countries extensively and while there are numerous things to like about both exceptional places, so far Panama has the edge over Costa Rica... for me. This is my opinion only, but I feel pretty strongly, all things considered, to this point it's Panama, this may change but to be honest the incentives for pensioners/retirees is a huge plus for Panama. This is my unsolicited heartfelt opinion As a gringo trying to decide which country to retire to, Costa Rica or Panama, I have enjoyed this debate and I agree that the people of CR are very friendly, but I have to say the articles written for this series seemed biased to me. I have examined both countries extensively and while there are numerous things to like about both exceptional places, so far Panama has the edge over Costa Rica… for me. This is my opinion only, but I feel pretty strongly, all things considered, to this point it’s Panama, this may change but to be honest the incentives for pensioners/retirees is a huge plus for Panama. This is my unsolicited heartfelt opinion

]]> By: Laroo http://www.latinworld.com/2009/costa-rica-vs-panama-round-4-things-to-do.htm/comment-page-1#comment-18854 Laroo Wed, 23 Jun 2010 17:57:12 +0000 http://www.latinworld.com/?p=779#comment-18854 After reading the article, I find it difficult to understand why you gave this round to Costa Rica. In spite of any missing activities (such as diving in CR), your lists seem to point clearly to Panama as the winner in the Things to Do category. You might want to take another look at your own words. After reading the article, I find it difficult to understand why you gave this round to Costa Rica. In spite of any missing activities (such as diving in CR), your lists seem to point clearly to Panama as the winner in the Things to Do category. You might want to take another look at your own words.

]]> By: Family Guy http://www.latinworld.com/2009/costa-rica-vs-panama-round-4-things-to-do.htm/comment-page-1#comment-14379 Family Guy Sun, 23 May 2010 22:07:05 +0000 http://www.latinworld.com/?p=779#comment-14379 I don't want to go into history; I want to go into the Panama Canal Zone! I don’t want to go into history; I want to go into the Panama Canal Zone!

]]> By: Danny http://www.latinworld.com/2009/costa-rica-vs-panama-round-4-things-to-do.htm/comment-page-1#comment-12176 Danny Sun, 02 May 2010 06:40:46 +0000 http://www.latinworld.com/?p=779#comment-12176 Probably as I said before, he is just a Tico disguised as a gringo trying to make Panama look back because they are feeling the pressure our country is putting on theirs. Probably as I said before, he is just a Tico disguised as a gringo trying to make Panama look back because they are feeling the pressure our country is putting on theirs.

]]> By: reinamitzy http://www.latinworld.com/2009/costa-rica-vs-panama-round-4-things-to-do.htm/comment-page-1#comment-9218 reinamitzy Wed, 24 Mar 2010 01:41:17 +0000 http://www.latinworld.com/?p=779#comment-9218 hey i read all of your articles, and i have to say they are both great countries, but be real, costa rica won the climate round, which is true, about the people, the tie is absolutley correct because it doesnt depend on what you think, but on peoples opinion on what type of people they like to be surrounded by!! but things to do?? come on are you kidding me, to begin you left out almost the best things about panama which will take too long to talk about, but to me that was not fair it seems that you gave it to cr because of the reasons many have posted before. people find out for yourselves which country is more conveniente for you!!!! hey i read all of your articles, and i have to say they are both great countries, but be real, costa rica won the climate round, which is true, about the people, the tie is absolutley correct because it doesnt depend on what you think, but on peoples opinion on what type of people they like to be surrounded by!! but things to do?? come on are you kidding me, to begin you left out almost the best things about panama which will take too long to talk about, but to me that was not fair it seems that you gave it to cr because of the reasons many have posted before.

people find out for yourselves which country is more conveniente for you!!!!

]]> By: retirees http://www.latinworld.com/2009/costa-rica-vs-panama-round-4-things-to-do.htm/comment-page-1#comment-8472 retirees Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:51:05 +0000 http://www.latinworld.com/?p=779#comment-8472 Hello, Hola, Would love any information as to where is best to retire and why? We are looking for a more private nice home that we could maybe spend 6 months of the year.. How is the medical system in CR and Pan.? How are the bugs, etc? Where is it better cost of living wise? Rentals, which is your best for your buck? Panama or Costa Rica? All information welcome! Thank you. Muchas Gracias! Hello, Hola,
Would love any information as to where is best to retire and why? We are looking for a more private nice home that we could maybe spend 6 months of the year..
How is the medical system in CR and Pan.? How are the bugs, etc?
Where is it better cost of living wise? Rentals, which is your best for your buck? Panama or Costa Rica? All information welcome!
Thank you.
Muchas Gracias!

]]> By: Hipolito M. Wiseman http://www.latinworld.com/2009/costa-rica-vs-panama-round-4-things-to-do.htm/comment-page-1#comment-7840 Hipolito M. Wiseman Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:19:00 +0000 http://www.latinworld.com/?p=779#comment-7840 My family is planning a escape - we have two teenagers who love the rainforest, animals, riding quadrunners, snorkeling. We would ideally like to rent a home there as we may be joined by another family. Any suggestions would be appreciated and thank you! My family is planning a escape – we have two teenagers who love the rainforest, animals, riding quadrunners, snorkeling. We would ideally like to rent a home there as we may be joined by another family. Any suggestions would be appreciated and thank you!

]]> By: Jaime http://www.latinworld.com/2009/costa-rica-vs-panama-round-4-things-to-do.htm/comment-page-1#comment-7335 Jaime Fri, 19 Feb 2010 03:48:50 +0000 http://www.latinworld.com/?p=779#comment-7335 I love Costa Rica and all, but could you explain the superior infrastructure deal a little better? There seems to be a typo. I don’t think you really mean Costa Rica’s infrastructure is better than Panama’s. I love Costa Rica and all, but could you explain the superior infrastructure deal a little better? There seems to be a typo. I don’t think you really mean Costa Rica’s infrastructure is better than Panama’s.

]]> By: Peggy http://www.latinworld.com/2009/costa-rica-vs-panama-round-4-things-to-do.htm/comment-page-1#comment-7322 Peggy Thu, 18 Feb 2010 20:58:57 +0000 http://www.latinworld.com/?p=779#comment-7322 Just ask all the thousands of gringo Retiree's pouring into Panama from Costa Rica. Why would that be???? Perhaps, the other side of the story. Just ask all the thousands of gringo Retiree’s pouring into Panama from Costa Rica. Why would that be???? Perhaps, the other side of the story.

]]> By: Panama Vacations http://www.latinworld.com/2009/costa-rica-vs-panama-round-4-things-to-do.htm/comment-page-1#comment-3842 Panama Vacations Sun, 20 Dec 2009 21:55:15 +0000 http://www.latinworld.com/?p=779#comment-3842 I personally have a hard time when choosing between Panama and Costa Rica. I've written many blogs comparing the two countries, but I really liked the various categories into which you broke down the comparison. I live in both places and travel back and forth constantly. I find myself favoring Costa Rica for some things and Panama for others. There are unfortunately times when I don't care for either country, and times when I am in love with both. I think it's easier to start a business in Costa Rica but better to live or retire in Panama (at this minute), but things change with each new administration. Costa Rica has a LOT more going for it in terms of tourism and a head start on protecting its national parks, but Panama is years ahead in commerce. If the two neighbors would only learn from each other, rather than the xenophobic approach reflected in some of the comments here. One can only hope! I personally have a hard time when choosing between Panama and Costa Rica. I’ve written many blogs comparing the two countries, but I really liked the various categories into which you broke down the comparison. I live in both places and travel back and forth constantly. I find myself favoring Costa Rica for some things and Panama for others. There are unfortunately times when I don’t care for either country, and times when I am in love with both. I think it’s easier to start a business in Costa Rica but better to live or retire in Panama (at this minute), but things change with each new administration. Costa Rica has a LOT more going for it in terms of tourism and a head start on protecting its national parks, but Panama is years ahead in commerce. If the two neighbors would only learn from each other, rather than the xenophobic approach reflected in some of the comments here. One can only hope!

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