When you are moving to Panama, there is one international mover to do the job right – IntlMOVE.

IntlMOVE will ship all of your household goods and furniture to your new home in Panama to help you get settled.

If you are still in the process of making a decision on whether or not to move Panama, IntlMOVE has put together a list of pros and cons to help you decide on your international move.

There are many benefits to making an international move, so get ready for a great experience.

Pros

When you are planning a move to Panama with IntlMOVE, you will likely be moving to a city located near the water.

Moving to Panama for the weather and the beautiful beaches is one reason your decision to move to Panama will be easy.

The weather in Panama rarely varies outside of a 10 degree range, so most days will be 75 – 85 degrees during the day.

Many people moving to Central America are worried about the drinking water.

This is a concern that you do not need to have when moving to Panama.

Most of the water, intended for consumption, is safe to drink.

Make sure you check with the locals before drinking the water, but in most cases, you will be just fine.

If botany or gardening is one of your hobbies, you will love the tropical foliage in Panama.

The warm weather allows for a wide variety of tropical and exotic plants to thrive.

There are a number of beautiful creatures that thrive in this warm weather as well.

There are colorful birds, exotic animals and even some pretty wild looking insects.

Although the cost of living in Panama is probably one of the most expensive in Central America, it is still quite moderate compared to the United States.

Most expats are able to afford very comfortable living accommodations as well as household help.

IntlMOVE can take care of shipping your household goods to Panama, so you don’t have to worry about furnishing your new home in your new country.

Cons

If you have not yet mastered the Spanish language, you will have a problem finding ample reading material if that is a hobby you pursue.

Pack a lot of books along with your household goods and have IntlMOVE ship these with the rest of your personal belongings.

When you have friends or family come down for a visit, ask them to bring along English reading materials.

Keeping in touch with loved ones can be difficult.

International calls can get a little expensive.

However, Skype makes it easy for you to call your loved ones for free.

You can even see each other while making the calls online, so this actually helps with any homesickness you might experience.

If you are used to living in a fast-paced world, be prepared to take it down a notch.

Everything in Panama goes at a slower pace.

Over time, this will be a positive benefit to moving to Panama.

However, many expats find it difficult to deal with the laid back attitude of most Panamanians.

The best advice is to realize this laid back attitude can save you a lot of headaches and a lot of stress, so relax.

If you are shipping your car to Panama with IntlMOVE, be aware of the driving conditions.

They will take some time to get used to!

Traffic can be an issue because of the lack of signs and the erratic ways that Panamanians are used to driving.

However, many people have survived the driving conditions in Panama so don’t let this dissuade you from moving to the tropical paradise.

When you are moving to Panama, log onto the IntlMOVE website for your free international shipping quote.