Patty Talks About Living in El Valle de Anton Panama
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- čas přidán 8. 07. 2024
- Patty moved from California to Panama. She has lived in several different areas while house sitting but decided to make El Valle de Anton her home. Watch the video to learn why she picked El Valle de Anton.
El Valle de Anton is about 2 hours west of Panama City. It's at 1920 feet (588 meters) elevation so cooler than the coastal towns but warmer than other highland towns. El Valle has grocery stores and restaurants. But for most shopping or medical care, you will need to drive about 1 hour to Coronado or Penenome.
WARNING: It is VERY DIFFICULT to find a rental in El Valle de Anton.
El Valle is a town in central Panama. It's in the crater of an extinct volcano, surrounded by mountains and cloud forests. To the north, Cerro Gaital National Park protects 3 hills: Cerro Gaital, Cerro Pajita and Cerro Caracoral. Its trails have ocean views and the park is home to hundreds of species of native birds, including the red-legged honeycreeper, the bay-headed tanager, and the blue-crowned motmot.
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Timecodes:
0:00 Intro
0:28 Patty
12:10 Hiking
13:55 Market
17:28 Rental
18:33 House Hunting
25:01 Coming Soon
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We just returned from a trip to El Valle de Anton, Panama and want to live our retirement years there already! We also liked it better than Volcan and Boquette and PC! It is a great little town with such wonderful, warm and friendly people. 😊
El Valle de Anton is a great little town. Prices are higher there because it's so close to Panama City and limited rentals.
Love your testimony of healing of your sicknesses! Praise God and thank you for sharing!
Thanks for your messages in this video. I hope it has a good market for healthy vegetables and fruits and access to a like hearted community ❤! I'll be flying soon.
I love this video, and really appreciate Patty's perspective. Thanks, Patty.
Thanks for watching!
I'm so glad you enjoyed the video.
I'm her, I need to be outside more than inside,I live in a condo in FL, I felt confined!
I not allowed to have plants outside,di all my plants inside,lucky I have hurricane shutters windows surround !
But I want chicken in my yard. I think I'll check El Valle. Friends told me, you moving there by yourself?
Retired expat there giving me energy!
Thank you,your place is beautiful!
My grandparents had the house that is in front of El Rey Supermarket but they sold it in 1986. I remember back in the mid 70s and 80s going to El Valle when we were finish with school. I used to fly a kite in the field of the school that is next to the house. I wish I could have been old enough to buy it from my grandparents but I was just getting out of middle school. I have great memories and visit every year.
I'm so glad the video brought back good memories of your time i El Valle del Anton
Great video. I stayed in Nueva Gorgona this past winter and visited El Valle twice - once for a weekend and once for a day. It’s a great location, a beautiful little town and gorgeous scenery. I also like your guest and her adventurous spirit. I’m glad you’re doing another video for that location. It has so much to offer.
Thanks for watching!!
El Valle looks really beautiful.
It really is!
Thank you for this inspiring video, Patty. I feel like you. Boquete is too crowded for me and Volcan too chilly. I've had my eye on El Valle for quite a while now, but thought it was impossible to find an affordable accomodation. Your video proves it's possible. Thanks to your perseverance and networking with the local population. I wish you many happy years in your beautiful house.
It is very hard to find a rental in El Valle.
Thanks! Definitely check out Anton Valley Suites, with the beautiful pool. Month to month and is a great location.
Yeah, many say that El Valle is in the Goldilocks zone when it comes to temperatures.
@@fanfare100 😂 so true!
So Patty this might sound strange but your voice, spirit, calm and emotions make El Valle a perfect match four you. i believe you made the right choice, God bless you.
It is easy to buy, but very difficult to sell, please keep this words in mind
We tell people this all the time. Some listen but some do not.
Hey Patty, great to hear that you found your new home. Congratulations! Looking forward to seeing your new garden.
My garden will be by donation cuttings! Money has to go toward construction first, decor 2nd and landscaping 3rd 😆
@PattyBlueHayes It will all come together. Let your heart lead the way...I'm so happy for you. ❤🦜
@@hdsd1604 ☺️💙🌅thank you
Patty, I'm so glad for you that you found your nirvana in El Valle. It seems like a little slice of paradise, very zen 😌 and calm. Keep up the good work, I sure enjoyed your videos. Thanks
Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed the video
@@PanamaRelocationTours I always do, you're such a great communicator ...must be the fresh air from the valley..your new Shangri-la.
Another great video from Jackie. Thank you
Glad you enjoyed it
I don't know why foreigners are looking to retire in South Asia the other side of the world. When countries like Panama has everything ocean, mountains, nature and perfect weather. I ❤️ this videos.
I totally agree!
From what I see online, it comes down to two to things: 1) Love of the local food. 2) Lots of pathetic men who are in the market for an Asian woman.
Mahalo Patty! I enjoy your videos as there are not very many single women that talk about their experiences that I can relate to so much. I am making a trip one day soon in the next year hopefully. Panama has been in my blood for quite some time now and looking for that New place. Hawaii has been my home for 40 years while I leave and live in other countries im always coming home .But its time to retires where I can happily afford to Live life a new! I know what its like in new unknown local territories! Im excited for you and your new adventure with your home in beautiful El Valle De Anton! ! looks like my kinda happy place too! Much Aloha!
Aloha! I met a woman here recently who also lived in Hawaii. I hope you get your trip planned soon. Long flight for you! 🌺
@@Pattybluehayes Aloha Patty! Not sure exactly when it will happen but in ongoing planning as for at least my first time id like at least a month. WILL look fwd to meeting you one day soon. Big Alohas to you!
Excellent experience presentation Patty.
Glad you enjoyed it
I really enjoyed the video, thank you Patti.
My best wishes for you !
Glad you enjoyed it!
Really outstanding presentation; thank you Patty. Very articulate and informative and goes well with the video. You have a way of speaking calmly but engagingly as well. I would be interested in other Panama relocation videos.
Thomas. (Boulder, CO)
Hello from Calgary Canada!
Hello there! Thanks for watching
another great video! thankyou!👍
Thanks for watching!
Great video, would love to explore El Valle and Looking forward to other videos about El Valle.
More to come!
Patty Welcome to Panama . Great video Tony
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and experiences! 🦜♥️
Thanks for watching!
Your calm tour is inspiring.
Glad you enjoyed the video
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Nice video. Thanks for posting. Valle de Anton is special. We live in the city and will spend weekends there on occasion. I'm looking forward to going on some of those hiking trails you mentioned. You have a great attitude, Patty. Good luck with your new home adventure.
Thanks for watching the video. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Thank you Patty. We look forward to visiting El Valle. Perhaps on our next trip to Panama.
Have fun!
Hi Patty. So lookin forward to this video!
Missing my beautiful PTY..! El Valle is one of my fav places in Panama 🇵🇦 along boca chica ,Chiriqui. I am planning to retire there .! 😍🥰😎🙏🇵🇦🇺🇸
Hope you found it helpful :-)
Thanks for this. I was in El Valle last year. It was beautiful. We went hiking, butterfly garden and the snakes/ reptile zoo. It rained for a long time so we had scrap the original plan for zip lining. Beautiful as it was, I wasn’t sure about living there. I was told lots of snakes and I’m deathly scared of snakes. I didn’t think they swung at people from trees though. Always thought they snuck up on a person from the ground.
Like you Marlene I'm terrified of snakes, just looking at one will send me on the brink of a heart attack
I agree with you.
I just saw a coral snake yesterday in the yard of the house I’m buying 😩 I wanted to change my mind 😆
@@Pattybluehayes lady you seem like you can handle yourself. Your go hiking in woods alone. I subscribe to your channel and enjoyed watching your adventures. I think you will be alright. Hope you post videos of your renovations. I’m sure it will be lovely when you are done. Best wishes with it.
@@marlenemaymay128 thank you!! ☺️🌺
Thanks Patty for your video reminding me of our trip there
,we spent quite a few weeks earlier this year all over Panama and yes, Anton was my number 1 spot if i was to live there.
Good luck and we might be back and meet you then 😉
Sounds great!
My ears perked up when you mentioned SLO. I used to live in Pismo Beach. I’m looking forward to taking a tour.
You'll be amazed when you see Panama!
great 8 video, hit all of my hotspots. Thank you so much. As a fellow Californian, I am now considering Anton as both Boquete and Panama City, while nice, were to American for the expat experience I wanted to have.
Glad it was helpful! It is VERY hard to find a decent rental in El Valle.
@@PanamaRelocationTours oh, to bad. Not sure we want to buy. thank you
One place I have not been is the Veraguas Province and many people are claiming their love :-) I advise to spend time in different areas, like you've done thus far.
I will slso consider this beautiful town. Wonder what the weather is like like how hot and cold. Does utilities cost much? AC or Heater?
Thank you for your candid information. Makes a big difference for me as Im on a fixed income.
@@candlesoftheearthbestcandl995 my rental has no AC. I’ve only seen people use small space heaters on occasion. I run a dehumidifier in one room where I need some things more dry. Temp is pretty much the same year round, high 70’s at night, maybe low 90’s on some days. Dry season is windy.
Nice video, thank you for good information!
Glad it was helpful!
very inspiring...
Glad you think so!
Great video! I went in June and love it. I’ll love to retire there. I like gardening, cool weather and mountains
El Valle de Anton is a perfect place for gardening!
You are glowing...keep it up.
Patty LOVES living in Panama.
Wow!! You just made me move to El Valle
Go for it!
🙌😆🌺✨
Thank you, Patty! I follow your great channel. I too live in CA and have recently retired. I used to live in various locations on vfc the central coast but moved to Three Rivers 20 years ago. I am now priced out from going back unless I find an amazing deal or CV ondider Santa Maria. I am definitely considering Panama so watching carefully.
Come see how you can LIVE BETTER for LESS in Panama!
You can see from the video how it's similar to the topography of CA, right :-) But so green here!!!!! I think Paso Robles and Arroyo Grande are more affordable than SLO. Sure was a great little town.
@@Pattybluehayes yes, Panama is so beautiful! I love all your videos. I miss the music of the central coast the most, such great venues, seeing Bonnie Raitt at that small hilltop venue, Jill Knight, Geert de Lange's various bands and friends, so much music. I rented a studio from Geert and Kathy when I left my husband - best move ever. I can afford to live in a mobile home park on the central coast. It would take most of my savings and retirement. In Panama I would definitely be living large . . . I'm slowly downsizing and keeping my eyes open.
@@sonjah1913 I find it much more affordable here. Best wishes for your exploration in Panama 🌺
“I had to wear socks”! Love it. I’m just starting my search for a place for retirement, thx for the details, I think I’d love it. I like a smaller feel and need lots of hiking/mtns! Gotta get there one day soon to visit.
Remember the formula. The beach is 90F (+/- 5) every day. For every 1000 foot increase in elevation, the temp drops 4 degrees. So you can pick your ideal weather based on the elevation.
@@PanamaRelocationTours Thanks, good info. I'm coming from northern Canada, so the cooler the better haha.
You did was right it’s very beautiful there.
El Valle is a special place.
Love your energy and video. I am a free spirit as well , Heading back to Panama for my second trip in January. Plans to come to El Valle for a few days and a few other areas, My last trip was to Boquete where I met some amazing friends , so this is another trip to find my forever home. Perhaps we will meet along the way !🦜🌹🌻🪴🌷
So glad you enjoyed the video
So glad you love Panama, too ☺️keep me posted when January rolls around 🌺
@@Pattybluehayes I well Patty for sure. Best wishes with your new home.
Love the view
When I retired I am moving back to enjoy my country 😂
You definitely should. Panama is amazing!
Recently visited El Valle and Loved it !! If I had friends there I would think of moving there. However I do love Boquete and though it it a lot future I have friends there that I met on my first trip. But El Valle is very special I so agree with Patty, Either way my plan is to move to Panama sooner then later. I love the country and the people are amazing. I promise you , you will love it if you open yourself to the experience !!🥰🥰🥰🥰
There are so many amazing places to live in Panama!
Hello! I like your attitude and I like your advice!
thanks for watching the video
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the information.
At @17:24 you can see that there is a dress code for people wishing to visit/enter that school. The following clothing is forbidden:
"Respected visitors:
* Torn pants or tights
* Short dresses or short skirts
* No blouses, sweaters or t-shirts with thin straps
* No Blouses, sweaters or t-shirts which reveal the belly button
* No Pants down to the hips
* No hair nets or rollers on the head"
😆
Thank you Patty. It's very beautiful. Only one thing. Looks like the Ministry of Public Works (MOP) needs to resume it duties on them roads. Looks like they have become pot-hole ridden in the past 3 years. Although I was also told that MOP slowed down its works during the pandemic and that some of the moneys had been diverted elsewhere to ensure that people were ok during lock-downs and the truth is that in Panama there were very very few evictions, as compared to the U.S., which still has a lot of potholes in many of its towns. So, I really can't complain too too much, as it is all a matter of priorities. I believe you have landed in the right place. Enjoy and make yourself at home!!
Patty loves living in El Valle.
California with rain, lol. Love this! So much reminds me of Hawaii. Is this what the weather feels like? Thanks!
Yes it is!
Patty it was nice to watch your video, I would like to come there in a next 6 mounts.
El Valle is a great place to visit. You may find your new home there!
Muy bien Patty
Very nice video. We are thinking of a private tour to El Valle before or after our group tour. Looks really lovely.
We have an amazing Private Tour Guide in El Valle.
@@PanamaRelocationTours Thank you , that's great news. We might be interested in also looking at Sora if rentals are available there.
Thanks for sharing this great story's. We will contact you soon .
glad you enjoyed it
She's got her own channel. Check her out. She is really a lovely person. Pretty, too.
we linked to Patty's channel in the description.
I'm dreaming moving to Panama in the mountains, my mom is from the area and she got some land there near some hills. Went last year with my two young adults to let them have some experience of what will be my future home. Hope God help me to made this dream come true.
You can do it! Come see how you can LIVE BETTER for LESS in Panama.
You mentioned you were on your way to Altos del Maria; did you get there? Opinion? Too cold or rainy? I've watched most of your videos, muchas gracias.
I've been following Patty Blue Hayes for awhile. I hope this one works out for her.
Lol, me too! My car is full of 2nd hand treasures but I don’t sign the deed until the 19th 😬🙏
Thank you Patty and PRT! Another great video. I'm wondering which city in Panama would be the best for people who love to walk everywhere. I miss living in Japan because everyone walks, everywhere, and it was safe and clean and so much to do (restaurants, coffee shops, convenience stores, etc.). Would Anton, Boquete, or maybe Casco Viejo be better for walking? My first thought is to live in Boquete, close enough to town to walk ... to the brewery, the coffee shops, stores, restaurants, bus station, etc.
if you live close to the downtown area, any of those places are great for walking.
I have never lived in a country as safe as Japan, but you know its very expensive. This is due to the cultural stigma of crime and theft being a dishonor and shame to your entire family. if you hurt some one in Japan you are expected to take care of their family the rest of your life. There are no Poor and homeless to be found, they must exist but i never saw any. No pan handlers in Japan, no people with signs at the off ramp asking for help. Then there is South America, Central America, Mexico, And U.S.A. These places have areas of immense poverty and people that must see crime as an only resort out of poverty. Have you been to L.A.? I am not saying that all poor people are criminals, this is obviously not true. I have been very poor and at one time homeless myself in the good old U.S.A.. Just my observation as i have been to every country in the world that the state department would allow several times. That said, i would say every town in Panama, Ecuador, Costa Rica, even Bolivia is safer than L.A., Chicago, N.Y.C. or Minneapolis.
Good to know about Japan. Having a community in a pedestrian village is the key to a happy life. My Dad lives there and he's going strong at 95.
Downtown Boquete is not quaint. The sidewalks are a challenge. Not exactly a joy to behold. FYI.
I like El Valle, but I'd prefer to buy an empty lot and build a house. It is cheaper and labor in Panama is also cheaper. Good luck to you Patty Blues Eyes.
building in Panama is not so easy. It's better to live in Panama for at least a year before you decide to take on a building project
Lots are pretty expensive there as well, depending on the size.
Hola Papi!
You need to look for into property at Cerro Azul , is very beautiful area
I do own a property there and very beautiful .
Thanks for the tip!
I have not been, only seen pictures, but also I notice the prices are a bit better than other areas.
Them some bigass roaches. Dammit, game changer. Was excited. Hate too much heat too.
go to a higher elevation for less bugs and cooler weather
i like very good life in Panama
Thanks for watching. Come see what life is like in Panama.
Nicer than the States, but is still to hot for me. I live in the Costa Rican Mountains. Lots of wildlife. I am close to San Ramon. I been to David, restaurants, only bars. The water tastes bad too. I would not leave Costa Rica.
Hello Ms Patty, just wondering how ended the purchasing of your property. Hoping that it went well for you.
She bought a house. We'll do another video with information about that experience
Hi Patty...can you recomend a hostel or hotel in El Valle please.
soulhousepanama.com
Hi patty, thanks for your informative videos , I’ve been watching your videos and I am very much interested in checking out the Anton , I be coming back to Panama again in a month or so, my health permitting, where would you suggest to stay ?
What’s the monthly rent on that one place you mentioned with a warm spring pool? I have a mani back issue and walking in water is very relaxing and bring relief.
I don’t know if it possible to send me the info on private message? If not I’ll be checking this site for your answer , appreciated, thanks 🙏
I saw you when you just bought your home.
How you liked it?
How long did it took to renovate?
Enjoy your time!💟☮️
Her home is amazing now!
Hows the internet, did you bring your car there or did you buy in Panama.
she bought a car in Panama. Internet is good in some places but slower in others. It all depends on where you live in Panama. I have 150 Mpbs at my house in with fiber optics.
Very level headed. Thanks for posting
Thanks for watching!
How many Expats live in El Valle?
Why does PRT not include places like El Valle & Pedasi on the 7 day tour rather than having to spend the last three nights in Boquete? It's a bit of a deterrent for signing up.
help.panamarelocationtours.com/article/115-why-isnt-insert-city-name-on-the-tour-itinerary
I hope we can find one bedroom/1 bathroom for less than 850. We are on a budget of 1523. Uggh
In Boquete, i know of several furnished one bedroom rentals for less than $450 which includes all utilities. It's harder to find a rental in El Valle de Anton.
I admit Vulcan and Boquete were dump places - way too much rain and too cold. Panama has long beaches areas from completely empty to full of life.
There is something for everyone
EL Valle is amazing place to live but to many rich families live there now or have their vacation homes and its annoying lol
My son was visiting me from Germany and he had a travel book with him. “El Valle de Anton…” Next morning we started our journey from the Coronado area. If I ever have to go there again, I will purchase a German tank that I can actually get to El Valle de Anton without worrying that I am loosing my front or rear axle. Pot holes as deep as 10 inches. On some spots, the whole road surface was missing! Finally at El Valle de Anton, you got hit with the complete overpriced goods and art in El Valle. When farmers buy a “Panamanian sombrero” for $10… in El Valle de Anton, they ask …. Hold your seat…. $85 for a sombrero!! Expats in El Valle de Anton must be people with a very low IQ. Absolutely nobody, clear in his mind would pay that ridiculous price. But it looks like, Americans do. I had a talk with a nice Gentleman who owns a big store for souvenirs in El Valle. “Yes. Americans buy. They do not compare prices or think…” 😮 After 2 hours, I just had enough from that tourist trap! And I was happy that I still had 4 wheels on my car! Ridiculous that people still advertise this place!
The road to get to El Valle gets worse every year. Too bad it is not repaired. You're right that it's a tourist town with tourists prices in some areas. It IS absolutely beautiful though. Pros and cons everywhere in Panama.
Technically El Valle is not a "Mountain" town. The valley it is in is actually the caldera of an exploded volcano, which is why the entire valley is ringed by mountains. Pull it up on Google Earth and you'll immediately see what I'm talking about. Cool Huh? Now you can tell people you live inside a volcano.
Nice video Patty, I also enjoy your YT channel. Not sure I would want to live in a volcano crater. No such thing as an extinct volcano. Also PRT, you might consider getting your drone fixed or replaced, the video is way out of focus, don't understand why you would use such poor quality video on an otherwise high quality channel.
A bit long....
"... what California would look like if California had rain." 🤣😂🤣😂