PT 2 - Black Expats Speak Out on Life in Costa Rica & Panama - Round Table Panel PART 2 of 2
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- Courtesy of "This is It" on BLAXIT RADIO
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Have you ever wondered which was a better place to live?
We get that question all the time so we put together this video to help answer your questions.
In today's video ---
FIND OUT THE ANSWERS TO --
Many of the Top questions you want to know before moving abroad!
In Part 2 We discuss Costa of Living, Electricity Costs, Food, Entertainment, Medical/Healthcare, Education/Schooling, Renting/Buying, Views off - Being a Black Man in Costa Rica & Panama
HOSTS:
Devon Austin Costa Rica
"This is It" on BLAXIT RADIO - Saturday 12N- 1Pm Costa Rica Time
www.blaxitradio.com on FB, IG and TH-cam
Black Expats Living Life Abroad on FB IG and TH-cam
www.thatbellalife.com
Black Expats in Costa Rica - FB Group
Charlotte Van Horn
Black Expats In Panama on BLAXIT RADIO - Sun 2pm (Costa Rica Time)
www.blaxitradio.com
Black Expats in Panama (BEIP) on FB IG & TH-cam
PANELISTS:
Celestes Lawson Costa Rica - Melenin Tours on ail social media platforms
www.melenintours.com
Big Will Panama @ Bill Will TV on Social media & TH-cam
Kema Ward Hopper Costa Rica - www.unpluggedcr.com
Jaye Tyler Panama - @Tylersoutloud on IG
Ocean Morisset Costa Rica - Puerto Viejo Through My Eyes on FB
Andrea Broussard Panama - www.brillarconsulting.com
Teri Garrett Panama - El Proyecto Fenix Panama on FB
Be sure to watch Part 1 if you have not done so...
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Epidemic Sound
This was very informative, been to Costa Rica, may try panama, good to see black people happy and hopeful.
Thanks!
The kindergartener Celeste was referring to was our son. Everything she said absolute facts! Education is truly top tier here in Costa Rica. Loved this conversation! Have to do more of these.
We should do an interview specifically about the kids.
@@blackexpatslivinglifeabroa1178 I would love this as our family is in dire need of this insight.
Wow, whenever I see a video on TH-cam longer than 30 minutes, I never ever watch but both Part 1 and Part 2 videos on Speaking on Life in both Panama and Costa had me intrigued. Thank you so much for sharing. I learned a lot and realized after watching these videos that it might be best for me to just do House Sitting Abroad instead of dealing with lawyers, realtors , house deeds and paying the seller 10% etc.
Great. Happy we could help!!
I’m white gay man living in the central pacific coast of Costa Rica for 24 years. The stories here and on eps. 1 apply also to gay people living here. I have never experienced homophobia from Ticos...only once from xstain expats. And I am so happy that it sounds like people of color are experiencing the same. Central American locals really don’t seem to care about skin color or who you love. 🥰
Thanks for your comment
When I was in Costa Rica I found out I didn’t like the Caribbean Food so I would just get veggies and fruit I lost mucho lbs lol
That's exactly your suppose to eat as a human and in the carribean. Fruit is real food
I live in the San Francisco Bay Area. I'v been contemplating moving outside the U.S. I'm 75 years an author of two books, retired and married for 40 years to my wife. I'm a disabled Vietnam War veteran who who has traveled to Costa Rica and Brazil. My wife is not interest in traveling and probably hates it. However I want to travel to Panama because it is geographically located for me to travel to many other countries on the planet. Thank you for creating this excellent content.😊
GO!!!! Enjoy the journey!!
Honey your 75. If you don't do it now your gonna be in the grave.
I'm in Sacramento, also a disabled veteran and seriously considering moving abroad but to Portugal. If you haven't done so already, register for VAs Foreign Medical Program. That's the program Melanin T was speaking about that will cover your medical treatment expenses. Also, fellow author here. I would love to exchange information about our books if you're interested.
Thank you all for your honesty about prices for everything. I can't afford those kinds of surprises on utilities. I'm selling my belongings and my house in April. I am doing the tour with you guys and one with Panama Relocation Tours shortly thereafter. My plan is to stay in Panama for at least a month and then in Costa Rica for a Month. I'm leaning towards Panama though. I've been researching for the last 5 years. I am ready to make a serious change. Beach life sounds amazing! I am ready for peace and solace.
Great. Both countries have their pros and cons.
Just came back from visiting Limon and I truly love the vibes. Being Jamaican born, I felt truly comfortable.
Considering moving abroad having 2 6 something foot. Football built sons. This information was so comforting and needed. This whole conversation was so informative. Thank you all 😊
Great!!!! Happy to have been of help.
This has been very educational, thank you!!
Great videos!!! I'm coming to Panama!
In Costa Rica now.
Thank all of you guys for sharing ❤
Ms.Charolette reminds me of my auntie I love her energy😊 my family is from Panama and I am visiting for the first time this spring. I love this conversation and this whole channel! This is so beneficial for the black community!
Pour une peau blanche aussi, amicalement Guylaine
Thank you so much for this channel.
Welcome!
Yeah I'm not looking to do a mortgage anywhere coming with cash it's like wiring the money because no one is carrying a bag of cash around
I loved watching both of these videos! Very insightful.
Thank you for watching!
Thank you! Very interesting.
Thank you and thank you for the comment.
Very helpful and inspiring! Still figuring out first steps. @Melanin Tours you mentioned the new community in Liberia. Do you have information to share? Also, any thoughts about homes vs condos/apartments? My preference is not to do “community living”. Bad experience in states with smokers, noise, etc… Not sure if these are issues you’ve come across.
I got hoodwinked with lighting as well 🤣🤣🤣
Unfortunate!
This is an excellent platform. Thanks to everyone's participation.
Thanks for watching!
This series was excellent! I heard here of cash payment for health care in Costa Rico but I had heard previously that there is an affordable universal health care system in Costa Rica that you can subscribe to. Which is correct?
Both. The country has required those with residency to pay into the system regardless of whether they use it or not. Currently they are deciding on whether to drop the requirement. You can also choose to self insure,
@@blackexpatslivinglifeabroa1178 thanks
Hello community . I read that Costa Rica gov wanted to charge a 19% from the SS CHECK.
It’s that going to change?
Blessings.
Larry from Orlando, FLORIDA.
Very informative thanks for sharing guys
My dad and his family are black costa ricans i love being boston irish from moms and black costa rican from pops issue is the black Americans especially women try and say being costa rican is not black my family looks like any other black family and they try and take that away from you here in America
Don't let anyone gatekeep your identity!
@@4everArtista I don't his father was Jamaican his mother Costa Rican I don't let anyone take my identity from me anymore when I was young never felt like I fit in now I just don't care
@half.breed83 Good for you! I'm African American, and my husband is PR. At times, our daughters, who are both in their 30s, got pushback from both communities. Not black enough for some and not Latina enough for others. We had to learn how to cut these people out of our lives and build community with like-minded people. Not let narrow-minded people disturb our peace. 😊. I wish you the best!
Thanks for the information and I Love the communication between all participants!
Thanks!!!
Wow the brotha does favor DL Hugley.❤
I know LOL
thanks for the informative info
Welcome!
This is great! Thanks to do that
Any one from Pedasi area?
Thank you sooo much for sharing your stories and information. It was soo informative..
Thanks - you are totally welcome!!!
Wait…. I need to know more about this new Development in Costa Rico???!!! 👀
Probably can google it. I do not have any updates or info
😂😂😂he does look like DL
Yep🤣
I just watched part 2 of expats in Panama and want to live where Vickie (70 y/o retired) lives. How can I contact her. I thought I wanted to live in Jamaica BUT I need to visit Panama first. I can move on a retirement visa. She seems her and I can be friends.
Contact Black Expats in Panama
Take it easy playa cochles 🥘 🔥
Do they have Indian food over there because I really love Indian food I tried to cook it myself three times and it never taste authentic
Yes
Well why don't you guys create a lounge for melanated older people?
I am an educator in the US. I have certifications in K-8 all subject, K-12 Special Education, and I have my second masters in educational leadership. Would I be able to find work in Panama or Costa Rica in the education realm?
Not in Costa Rica. You cannot work here unless you are permanent resident or are working through a another firm or company who has business here or you are remote
What does it take Visa wise for someone to move to Costa Rica that is not of retiring age? Is it different that what it takes to become a resident of Panama?
Depends on what type you want. You can google info on residency requirements. Yea it is different form Panamsa. Check out pt 1 where we discuss the differences
Inverted?
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Where is this she's talking is it in Panama or Costa Rica where she pay $3,200 for healthcare and a place to stay
What is the recipe she gave you for the natural remedies for hypertension
Okay 😎
Thank you for sharing everybody about your experience with healthcare is very important
Yeah I'm glad I'm past that stage with the kids in the school. I'm more interested in having fun and. Romance with a potential straight man for a husband
But since I'm single and I'm okay with being single I entertain myself by going out to eat at nice places. I heard in Italy they just have Italian food do they have Indian food I love Indian food
Good to know info. I just don’t understand why you had to make it a “black” thing. We don’t make divisions in Latin America.
Thanks for your comment. - It's a "black" thing because this video is addressing questions coming from black people. In a perfect world it would be nice to be unconcerned about racial issues but unfortunately in today's world that is not yet the case. As a minority best to investigate any such issues and have ALL questions answers BEFORE making a move!
Because blacks get treated differently if u not black u willl never understand
Because unfortunately, we (Americans) have been conditioned due to the treatment of our people, to HAVE to have to ask and inquire about things like race. I think the fact that this is something we get to eventually unlearn and "get to let down our hair" about, as Big Will in the video discussed .... Is the thing that is the most looked forward to for a lot of us looking to expat from the states. As a black woman, with a black husband and black kids ... I truly appreciate them doing this. It's a relief to have this type of representation and not have to FAAFO.
They didnt make it a black thing, they made it a safe for black thing because that’s not our experience in the STATES
I am Black Man and I enjoy living here in San Isidro. I have friends and lover better than the US and feel safe.
These videos were very helpful and informative! Thank you so much!
Thank you for watching. Happy you found them helpful.
Okay, us does have parking for mothers😂
Great. Never did when I was there LOL
I really enjoyed both parts of this discussion. Thank you all for this information. I'm STRONGLY considering becoming an expat someday from Connecticut...lol
Thanks and hope you can make the journey see point.
Yes a great conversation
Lol - I love Khalil’s “gossiping” so well received!
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Khalil was being honest speaking the truth! No shame acknowledging Europeans want to take over everything, and it gets tiresome. Thanks, Khalil, for you honesty.
I would love to move to Costa Rica I have to find out we’re I would work and live
LOTS of info out there now.
Hello all. I am a little late to the party, but I enjoyed your videos and would like to connect when I visit Costa Rica in November. (2024). Relocating is my destiny and I will be making this move alone, so I will need as much information as possible. After the latest with the US Supreme Court, my time for departure is getting closer. I will attempt to reach out to a few of you individually. I hope I have success. Thank you for the valuable information.
Great do as much research as you ca online and looking at TH-cam then you can connect with a company that can help you such as Melanin Tours who was featured in the video
I have all wanted to visit Costa Rica. I want to visit for a couple of months just to get a tour of the place. If I can get some information on a tour, it would be appreciate.
I'm so glad that I came across this channel! I've been researching a place to move abroad to, and I haven't heard very many positive things about Costa Rica or Panama. You all have certainly changed my mind and made me reconsider both locations. I plan to relocate within the next 2 years with my daughter, who is in high school. She's worried about being able to adjust to life in another country, as well as being able to find friends. I'm glad that there are expat communities that I can hopefully reach out to and become a part of one day! Thanks for sharing such valuable information! May God continue to bless and keep you all!
GREAT!!! Not sure what you've been hearing tho.
So informative….thank you!
This was great!!! I really enjoyed It and learned a lot!!! ❤
Thank you!
Panama is very expensive.
Can you give an example of how expensive?
Yes I would probably get an attorney first but you need the realtor to be able to know what area and show you a list of things I guess did he build on the land or did it already have a house on it
Thank you for this a friend showed me this. These were the two countries on my list to reside but Panama I was leading more towards because I work online in venture capital
You are welcome!
@@blackexpatslivinglifeabroa1178 I speak Spanish family due to family background and for me ease of doing business is driving my decision - Wi-Fi banking etc and leaning more towards Panama - thank you for the video! My friend Aliesha Baldé mentioned this video
Speaking Spanish will be a BIG help in either country. The countries are very close together but I think the actual living is different in each one so it just depends on which one you vibe with he most. Either way, I wish you the best and enjoy the journey!!!
Thanks for the healthcare discussion!.. has been the biggest question mark for me post* corporate..
My pleasure!
This info was priceless. We are planning a move and this was very helpful information.
I don't think a hookah lounge is for women. And I wouldn't be comfortable asking a stranger to my house to socialize
Thank you for including NON-veterans in the conversation! I love veterans but often they dominate this space. The rest of us cannot relate to “this and that was paid for”. lol I need to know the numbers! lol.
I rarely ge† a chance to speak with vets so this was a first for me.
I would like to hear from the vets as well
@@dbrown4714 I have probably watched hundred videos this year alone on various social media platforms and every single video are veterans and/or retirees. So this one caught me off guard.
@@JennHaydenI've listened to several myself but they were not brothers and sisters. I'm glad I stumbled across this video. I would like all perspectives
@@dbrown4714 I see. i don't listen to people that don't look like me. i want people i can relate to more. Yet this type of living seemed so out of reach. over and over every video I get hit with "my retirement income blah blah...", "I am a veteran so it pay for this or that". EVERY SINGLE TIME it's brothers and sisters, that is the same old story. I am so glad she included EVERYONE. We all don't have someone or something paying our way or paying our healthcare or pension or whatever else.
That is why i am so glad I saw this one. They included people like me. i hadn't come across people like me that work and want to live as expats. This is truly a diverse group of people from all walks of life. i feel seen.