Expat Guide to Living in Nueva Gorgona

Whether you're already living in Nueva Gorgona or preparing to move to Nueva Gorgona, our Expat Guide to Living in Panama offers articles and reports submitted by expats about expat life in Nueva Gorgona. For answers to specific questions, visit our Panama Forum to talk with expats in Nueva Gorgona.

Tips for Renting Property in Nueva Gorgona, Panama

An expat offers advice to newcomers about renting property in Neuva Gorgona.

Expat Healthcare & Health Insurance in Nueva Gorgona

An expat in Nueva Gorgona, Panama talks about health care services, health insurance, the cost of prescription meds, English-speaking doctors in Panama and more.

Moving to Nueva Gorgona , Panama

An expat talks about moving to Nueva Gorgona and advises newcomers to rent before buying so that you can move if you don't end up liking the neighborhood. We couldn't agree more with this advice!

Culture Shock in Nueva Gorgona, Panama

An expat who has been living in Panama has written a long culture shock report about life in Nueva Gorgona. She has a great perspective on what it means to be an expat in Panama, which is probably why she's enjoying life there!

Retirement in Nueva Gorgona, Panama

An expat retired in Nueva Gorgona, Panama wrote an extensive report about her experiences there. Everything from cost of living, housing, safety, how it feels to retire abroad, transportation and more are covered. A definite must read for anyone considering retiring in Panama!

More Culture Shock Reports for Nueva Gorgona

Culture shock is part of the settling in process. Knowing the different phases of culture shock and how other expats in Nueva Gorgona handle it can be very comforting. Below are some of the responses from expats in Nueva Gorgona:

Culture Shock in Nueva Gorgona, Panama

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Living Overseas Report

What are people's priorities in Nueva Gorgona - work? family? socializing? What are the best ways to meet other expats? Are people accepting of racial, cultural and religious differences? Help other expats and people moving to Nueva Gorgona by filling out our Living Overseas Report.

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More Moving to Nueva Gorgona Reports

What should you take with you when you move to Nueva Gorgona? What should you leave behind? What type of housing and neighborhoods are typical for expats in Nueva Gorgona? Below are some of the responses from expats in Nueva Gorgona:

Moving to Nueva Gorgona , Panama

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International School Report

Parents are invited to answer questions about the schools that their kids attend (Pre-K through High School) in hopes of helping others moving to Nueva Gorgona with the school selection process. If you have expat children who attend school in Nueva Gorgona, take a few minutes to submit a School Review.

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Dream vs. Reality Report

Most expats have have "dreams" (and fears) about the expatriate experience before they moved to Nueva Gorgona. If you are already living in Nueva Gorgona, share how those "dreams" have been fulfilled, and how they have not by filling out our Dream vs. Reality Report.

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Retiring in Nueva Gorgona Reports

Retiring abroad can be a great option for retirees seeking their dream lifestyle at an affordable price. Help other retirees, who are thinking about retiring in Nueva Gorgona, by filling out our Overseas Retirement report. Below are some of the reports from expats in Nueva Gorgona:

Retiring in Nueva Gorgona, Panama

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Having a Baby Abroad Report

How did expats choose their doctors, midwives, hospitals? What is childbirth like in Nueva Gorgona? Help other expats who are preparing to have a baby in Nueva Gorgona by filling out our Having a Baby Abroad Report.

Submit a Having a Baby Abroad Report

Working Abroad Report

What's it like to find a job in Nueva Gorgona? How difficult was it to obtain a work permit? What types are jobs are typical for expats in Nueva Gorgona? Help others following in your footsteps by filling out our Working Abroad Report.

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Expatriate Health Insurance

Get a quote for expat health insurance in Panama from our partner, Cigna Global Health.
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An Expat Talks about Culture Shock & Living in Nueva Gorgona, Panama

An Expat Discusses Living in Boquete, Panama

A retiree in Boquete, Panama talks about life in Boquete. She explains that it's easy to meet people in Boquete through the newcomers' club, Tuesday Market at BCP and through numerous volunteer activities. She cautions anyone coming to Panama with intention of working to make sure that you can legally work in Panama before making the move.

10 Tips for Living in Panama

Expats, global nomads and retirees are drawn to Panama's ease of residency, low taxes (Panama does not tax on worldwide income), friendly Panamanians who always put family first, inexpensive healthcare and laid back lifestyle. Like any country, life in Panama does come with a few challenges. This articles covers all of these topics and more.

Panama Visas & Residency

This article covers the ins and outs of the most common tourist and residency visas that expats and global nomads obtain when moving to and living in Panama. How long you can stay in Panama without a visa (or on a tourist visa depending upon your citizenship)? What are the advantages of becoming a legal resident of Panama? Would I qualify for the Friendly Nations Visa? How old do I have to be to qualify for the Pensionado Visa? How do I apply for a work permit in Panama? It also addresses how and why some expats choose to become citizens of Panama.

Top 5 Reasons Expats Move to Central America

From lower cost of living to affordable healthcare and beachfront living, expats discuss the top reasons they moved to Central America.

From lower cost of living to affordable healthcare and beachfront living, expats discuss the top reasons they moved to Central America....

16 Expats Talk About Moving to Panama

Expats living in Panama talk about making the big move to Panama, what they wish they had brought (and left behind), visas, culture shock, cost of living and more. It's a must read for anyone thinking about moving to Panama.