![]() ![]() There are clinics and pharmacies, wine and foodie shops, multiple banks and ATMs…no car needed. I can’t think of a single important thing you can’t walk to from the city center. On arrival, you can walk to any number of restaurants…Indian, Spanish, Vietnamese, Venezuelan, Korean, Italian, and the list goes on…take your pick. Hopping the clean, air-conditioned metro from Albrook Mall to downtown El Cangrejo costs just 35 cents, and is a far more pleasant experience than I’ve ever had in Paris or Manhattan. The city wasn’t perfect-it never will be-but I had the kind of life I’d seen on TV and in films. I enjoyed incredible restaurants, nightlife, cultural events, and so much more. For over a decade, my local mailing address ended in Panamá, Panamá, Panamá…the city of Panama, in the province of Panama, in the Republic of Panama. The city checks all the boxes, which is why I chose it when I left my Miami-based cruise industry job. It’s completely outside the hurricane belt, warm and sunny, and living here costs a fraction of what you’d pay in good-weather cities in California or Florida. With a shining city center on the Panama Bay, the nation’s capital offers comfortable, cosmopolitan living. Panama, Panama, Panama: A Cosmopolitan City on the Sea © Victoria Harmer/ International Living If you want to live an active, social, outdoorsy lifestyle, Boquete may well be the perfect choice. The community is known for being accepting, inclusive, and family-oriented. Panamanians in this region live comfortably alongside the many expats who have retired or relocated here. Expats and locals have come together to found a yearly jazz and blues festival, a theater and community center, a single expats club, and more.īoquete has a lively art scene, a wide variety of restaurants, several golf courses, and it’s only 45 minutes by car from David, Panama’s largest, most convenient city after the cosmopolitan capital. There is no shortage of things to do, from hiking and horseback riding to bird watching and river rafting. ![]() What began as a small farming community is now a lively tourist and expat destination. Many of Boquete’s homes are reminiscent of Swiss chalets, a trend that can be traced back to European settlers who came here in the early 1900s. The Caldera River flows through the centro, and there are cool streams and waterfalls throughout the province. But since Boquete also gets a great deal of sunshine-even when it’s drizzly-it’s also known as the rainbow district.įrom the village center you can see the stunning Volcán Barú, Panama’s highest peak. ![]() In Panama, mountain regions tend to get around 100 inches of rain a year, with most of that falling from August through November. A misty rain known as bajareque keeps everything green and makes it easy to grow just about anything. In fact, nearly 80% of the country’s fresh produce hails from the Chiriquí Highlands.Īt elevations of 3,000 to 4,000 feet, Boquete’s springlike climate is a major draw, with daytime highs from 70 F to 80 F and evenings about ten degrees cooler. An abundance of fertile land has attracted avid gardeners and farmers. The sprawling district is known for its flowers, coffee, and fruit. Boquete: Vibrant Community and Cool Mountain Climate © Victoria Harmer/International LivingĪ place of extraordinary beauty, Boquete is the emerald green gem of the Chiriquí province. ![]() But where in Panama should you be looking?īelow, in pictures, are International Living’s top five places to live in Panama. With easy-in-residence programs and special benefits for retiree-age residents, this powerhouse packs quite a punch. Retirees, digital nomads, and many, many others have chosen this country for its tropical climate, affordability, healthcare, and modern infrastructure. For years now, Panama has been a top destination for expats from across the globe. ![]()
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