A few weeks ago we introduced the 12 Best Countries to Live Abroad for 2024. We're continuing to explore those countries and this week we focus on Panama. With that in mind, here are the 7 Best Places to Live in Panama.
Panama City
Many people who move to Panama are moving for job opportunities in Panama City. This bustling city is filled high rises, beautiful views of the Panama bay and lots to see and do. If you're moving with kids, there are several good international schools in the Panama City area. Plus, there are many places to visit and activities for kids in Panama City, such as Centro de Exhibiciones Marinas, Parque Metropolitano and many others.
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Coronado
Some expats enjoy living in Coronado, Panama. One visitor noticed that Coronado seemed desolate and the beaches were more for surfers than swimmers. An expat in Panama replied, "Coronado--which has supermarkets, gas stations, shopping mall, restaurants, beauty salons, banks, homes, and beach. If you are looking for an American style city, forget it! But it has everything you need for day to day. Many expats go to Panama City about once a month for night life or an American style mall (Albrook Mall). I agree that the beach at Coronado is not for swimming--more a surfer's water--but the sand is NATURALLY volcanic grey/black and not pretty like the beaches in the Caribbean or the Gulf Coast of Florida. None of the Pacific beaches in Panama are white sand--that is only on the Caribbean side (Bocas del Toro). However, the expats in Coronado have monthly dinner/parties and get togethers, too. The activities are there--but you just don't see them unless you look and ask around."
El Valle
"If you want to be immersed and involved into the local population of Panamanians there is no place like El Valle. We respect and work with the Panamians like no where else and there is little to no animosity here amongst the populations. It's pretty amazing the level of acceptance that exists. For a small town, we have an amazing number of community projects. There are also no gated communities in the Valley," said one expat living in El Valle. Another said, "I agree... El Valle is a special place unlike anywhere else in Panama. It attracts good natured people both locals and expats. Although Boquete is larger with more amenities, El Valle offers enough to live there full time. There are no gringo ghettos in El Valle and less attitude as well. There is a sense of community where everyone gets along."
