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Panama

U.S. dollar economy with the best retiree visa in the Americas

Cities in Panama

6 destinations to explore. Each city has its own character, cost structure, and community.

Bocas del Toro Province(1)

Bocas del Toro

Caribbean island paradise for adventurous spirits

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Caribbean tropical. Reversed seasons from Pacific—driest Sept-Oct and Feb-Mar, wettest Dec-Jan. Hot and humid.

Chiriquí Province(2)

Boquete

Mountain paradise with eternal spring climate and largest expat community

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Highland tropical with eternal spring. Days 70s-low 80s°F, nights around 60°F. No AC needed. Wettest region in Panama with 8-month rainy season.

David

Panama's most affordable city with full urban amenities

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Hot tropical lowland. Hottest city in Central America. Regular temperatures above 90°F. Very high humidity. AC essential.

Los Santos Province(1)

Pedasí

Authentic small-town beach life at Panama's lowest costs

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Dry tropical. Less humid than other coastal areas due to peninsula breezes. Still warm but more bearable.

Panama Province(1)

Panama City

Modern metropolis with first-world amenities and Latin soul

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Tropical with distinct dry (Dec-Apr) and rainy (May-Nov) seasons. Hot and humid year-round with temperatures 86-90°F. AC essential.

West Panama Province(1)

Coronado

Beach community with expat infrastructure and Panama City access

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Tropical but in Dry Arc with less rainfall. Hot climate requiring air conditioning. Temperatures 85-95°F.

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