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When we asked people why foreigners move to Panama, they responded...

"Here you have a slower, more rural life-style, with nearby little-used beaches and modest cost of living. There is a restaurant called Smiley's where expats tend to gather. And November 25 there are wonderful parades and traditional dress. In February for carnival the dress is modern and parades and floats resembling Rio. There is a health clinic in town where you can consult a doctor for $2.00, or you can drive into one of the bigger cities like Chitre (1 hour away) for specialists. The weather is temperature consistent, but from December through April it is DRY, whereas May through November it rains a lot, but still with quite a bit of sunshine," wrote a member who made the move to Pedasi, Panama.

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"I am living in Nueva Gorgona for multiple reasons. I looked at Coronado first but I like the small town and local cultural feel that in Nueva Gorgona gives you. I believe prices are less than the weather going to be in the Coronado. I’m renting a two bedroom one bath apartment for $800 a month very close to the beach with an ocean view walking distance to numerous restaurants and small markets. I really enjoy getting to know the locals very friendly and gracious people here," explained one expat living in Nueva Gorgona, Panama.

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Joshua Wood Joshua Wood, LPC joined Expat Exchange in 2000 and serves as one of its Co-Presidents. He is also one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. Prior to Expat Exchange, Joshua worked for NBC Cable (MSNBC and CNBC Primetime). Joshua has a BA from Syracuse and a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Mr. Wood is also a licensed counselor and psychotherapist.

Some of Joshua's articles include Pros and Cons of Living in Portugal, 10 Best Places to Live in Ireland and Pros and Cons of Living in Uruguay. Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn.

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