We have all types of expats in Chapala and Ajijic. The expats here are a mix of younger, older, very young, very elderly, and they come from all over the world. There is a good representation of Europeans here. Certainly there are Canadians and Americans, too. We have all types of religions, all types of persuasions covered here as well. 
Surfing is excellent around the San Juan del Sur area! 
The currency being used by Portugal is the euro. If you have dollars and you are coming for a vacation from the US into Portugal, or if you have pounds from the UK or Swedish krona from Sweden, you could buy euros at your local bank. It is also possible to buy traveler’s checks although I don’t see a lot of people using traveler’s checks these days any more, but they come with a guarantee and protection, so a traveler’s check is a more suitable choice....jpg)
Most of the expats who live here in Bocas Del Toro know and understand the area, and they understand the people and their culture, so they are much less apt to have some type of crime inflicted upon them. There is crime here in Bocas Del Toro, like there is anywhere in the world. You just have to understand where you fit into this society and make sure that you do not put yourself in harm’s way. 
If you’re under 18, there’s really nothing to do in Corozal. If you’re over 18, you can go down to the bars and drink on the weekends every night, or every other night. There are no attractions in Corozal. The People of Boquete, Panama; Warm and Wonderful
As you meander through the village of Boquete you would have to be blind not to notice the beautiful Latin faces. Handsome men and boys; beautiful women and girls, precious babies coming and going up and down the streets each day. The Indian women in their brightly colored dresses; children in school uniforms; teenagers wearing the fashionable logos and labels they love. Even the poorest people are very clean, (unless they are working or just running errands while working.) 
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Since my arrival in Panama I have made many business connections, some of whom are in Costa Rica. It was finally time to make a trip across the border to meet some folks and tackle the dreaded border crossing that many expats experience frequently for different reasons. Having researched the immigration requirements and talked to many who have made the crossing, I expected things to be somewhat different, and not in a good way. To my surprise, the trip was uneventful and...