What is it like to retire in Panama?
We asked retirees what it is like retiring in Panama. They said...
"For 9 years we have lived in the beauty and undiscovered area near Portobelo Colon. If you love nature it is the most beautiful peaceful area. Snorkeling on the reefs right outside our home, watching the Tucans fly over our house. Spending our days with others that love the peaceful, natural environment. It is cheaper to live in this area and still only 1 hour to the city if you need a visit to Pricemart," wrote a member who made the move to Panama.
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"There are a lot of expats in our area in Panama and a lot of opportunities to join groups for fun or community serice. A retiree can be involved in as much as they want here or nothing at all. There is a wide variety of restaurants nearby and some nightlife. Panama City is about an hour away and has everything anyone could want. We occasionally spend a night or two in the city. We have water aerobics, game nights and various group activities. The expats are a good community here. We all help each other and especially help the new people. Paying it forward is part of the process," explained one expat living in Nueva Gorgona, Panama.
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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.