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Expertise
I can answer questions about living in Boquete, Panama. Interested in moving to the area or spending more time than just as a tourist? You don't need to become an expert yourself but you will need more specific answers than a general guidebook can provide. I can field many queries re geography,weather,getting about,visas,local government,health options,construction,real estate and processes,Jubilado discounts,and much more.
Experience in the area
I have been living in Boquete for the past 6 years, have started and run various businesses there. I established and continue to run the Tuesday Morning Meeting which is a weekly information sharing resource and farmer's market in Boquete.
Organizations
The Tuesday Morning Meeting - Boquete,Panama. Cloud Forest Botanicals - Boquete,Panama.
Publications
The Bajareque Times . Boquete.Panama www.BoqueteGuide.com www.Boquete.org www.theboquetehandbook.com
Education/Credentials
BA/LLB Australia - Attorney CEO - The Zapadora,Potrerillos,Panama Partner in Cloud Forest Botanicals - Organic plant medicinals and cosmetics. Professional Artist. Pilot Author: The Boquete(Not for Tourists!)Handbook - The Insider's Guide to Surviving Life in Boquete." 2010.Amazon kindle.
Awards and Honors
Supreme Ruler - The Zapadora,.S.A.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
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| Claire | 04/22/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you very much for your help ..... |
| Kirah | 03/12/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Robert M. Walshaw | 03/06/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | The book suggestion was a nice extra ..... |
| Sheung | 02/09/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you! This is very helpful. |
| Lala | 01/09/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you, Dianne. Every day that goes ..... |
Recent Answers from Dianne Heidke
2012-04-06 Traslado a Panamá:
Disculpe Hector,no soy un experto sobre viviendo en La ciudad de Panama.Yo vivo en Boquete, Chiriqui. Usted debe unirse un foro o grupo (yahoo online) como " viviendo en panama " y hace sus preguntas
2012-03-02 History of the Panama Canal:
Hey Bob, hmm...two words ( in my humble opinion) Engineering and Organization. Read the fabulous 'biography' of the canal - "The Path Between The Seas" by David McCullough. A gripping history of both
2012-02-20 shopping:
Hola! Well Panama City area shopping is not really my area of expertise. BUT, Wholesale clothes shopping would be best out in Colon I would think , at the Ports. For retail, I like Multi-Centro in Paitilla
2012-02-09 professional license in Panama:
The body that regulates this is - The JUNTA TECNICA (The Panamanian Society of Engineers and Architects.) I don't have the contact details for them but I am sure they will be online. Also you should contact
2012-02-09 professional license in Panama:
Hola Sheung, Yes you do need a license to practise in Panama as an engineer,but there are two different issues - If you want to work privately ( for yourself or as part of a corp) you need to check with
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