Would you recommend paying for an apartment in panama for 1month before we actually move down there,?

Question

so that we are sure that everything is in place. phone, cable, internet, etc.

Answer 1

Getting a one month rental will be expensive if you get to find one available.

However you can try getting a hotel room in an extended stay hotel.  Try the Apart-Hotel Las Vegas, Apart-Hotel Plaza, Torres de Alba Suites.  They have monthly rates that can be flexible enough depending on the room you want.

Answer 2

Yes, absolutely!  Though a one month contract may be difficult to find.  For more information visit:

http://www.movetolatinamerica.com/