Pick the part of Panama you’re weighing — here’s the feel of each area and the neighborhoods inside it. We build your day around the one you choose.
Modern city life, tropical living, and international culture.
Living in Panama City is a unique blend of modern city life, tropical living, and international culture. It’s one of the few places in the world where you can enjoy a skyline that rivals major U.S. cities while being just minutes from rainforest, beaches, and the world-famous Panama Canal.
It feels like a cross between Miami, Latin America, and an international business hub.
- Modern high-rise condos and luxury apartments
- Rooftop restaurants and vibrant nightlife
- Historic colonial streets in Casco Viejo
- Tropical weather year-round
- A mix of Panamanians, expats, retirees, and professionals from around the world
One minute you’re sipping coffee overlooking the Pacific Ocean, and twenty minutes later you’re hiking in a rainforest.
Punta Pacífica
- Luxury high-rise living
- Ocean views
- Home to Punta Pacífica Hospital
- Close to shopping and restaurants
- One of the most expensive areas in Panama
San Francisco
- One of the city’s most balanced neighborhoods
- Mix of condos, homes, restaurants, and parks
- More local feel than Costa del Este
- Close to everything
Obarrio
- Financial district
- Walkable
- Great restaurants and shopping
- Popular with professionals
El Cangrejo
Walkable- Often called Panama’s most walkable neighborhood
- Sidewalk cafés
- Diverse restaurants
- Strong expat presence
- Tree-lined streets
Bella Vista
Walkable- Central location
- Mix of old and new buildings
- Near Avenida Balboa and metro stations
- Good value compared to waterfront areas
Costa del Este
Modern & upscale- Master-planned, spacious, and orderly
- Luxury high-rises with ocean views
- Corporate headquarters and international schools
- Waterfront promenade, upscale cafés and dining
- One of Panama’s most exclusive addresses
Modern convenience with a relaxed, suburban feel.
West Panama is a standout area for expats, families, and anyone looking for a blend of modern convenience with a relaxed, suburban feel. It’s one of the newer, master-planned communities in the Panama City metro area — really unlike the hustle of downtown.
- Modern, spacious, and green
- Family-friendly and safe
- Designed for walking, biking, and outdoor living
- Very international — expats, retirees, remote workers, and corporate families
- Quiet, clean streets with parks, playgrounds, and jogging trails
A place where you can feel at home without giving up connectivity to the city.
Panama Pacifico
The most internationally recognized community in West Panama. Built on the former Howard Air Force Base — a master-planned development with residential neighborhoods, businesses, schools, parks, and extensive green space. Includes Woodlands, River Valley, Kobbe Hills, Mosaic, Nativa, Soleo, and Centriqo.
La Chorrera
Authentic local cityThe largest city in West Panama, with its own identity — not a beach town or an expat enclave, but a real Panamanian city. Local markets, neighborhood restaurants, schools and universities, and families putting down roots. You’ll hear more Spanish here than in Coronado or Boquete.
Tucán
Exclusive golf & natureTucán Country Club is an upscale, gated golf community on roughly 180 acres just across the Pan-American Highway from Panama Pacifico — about 15–20 minutes from central Panama City, yet a peaceful retreat surrounded by tropical greenery and wildlife.
- Quiet, green, and refined — built around nature and outdoor living, not a typical suburban neighborhood
- Luxury meets countryside — Mediterranean-style villas, large condos, and spacious homes lining the golf course or forested areas
- Panoramic views — sweeping vistas of the golf greens, tropical forest, and even the Panama Canal skyline in the distance
Costa Verde
Modern value livingOne of the most self-sufficient communities in Panamá Oeste — multiple commercial plazas and service centers, with housing from single-family homes and townhomes to condos and gated developments like Senderos de Costa Verde, Summer Hill, Sunset Hill, Arcadia, and Remanso. Often overlooked by expats, since it isn’t a traditional “expat destination.”
- Modern infrastructure
- Shopping nearby
- Larger homes and good value
- Family-friendly environment
- Easy access to Panama City when needed
Playa Blanca
Beachfront resort livingA beachfront resort community that evolved into a residential destination — imagine waking up every day feeling like you’re on vacation.
- White-sand beaches
- Resort-style pools
- Ocean-view condos
- Palm trees and tropical landscaping
- Relaxed atmosphere
- More vacation-home owners than full-time residents
One of Panama’s most famous beach towns.
Coronado is one of the most famous beach towns in Panama and a major hub for both Panamanians and expats seeking a coastal lifestyle with a strong community feel.
- Laid-back, tropical, and friendly
- A mix of locals, retirees, and expats, with a strong North American influence
- Resort-town energy but with a real community — you can go weeks without feeling like a tourist
- Popular for weekend homes, second homes, and retirement living
Coronado Bay
- Modern high-rise beachfront condos
- Resort-style amenities
- Popular with seasonal residents
Gorgona
Authentic beach town- More affordable than Coronado
- Growing expat population
- Beachfront condos and homes
- Less polished, more local
Nueva Gorgona
Emerging coastal community- New developments
- Better value
- Increasing popularity with expats
San Carlos
Traditional Panama- Larger local population
- Lower prices
- Strong sense of community
- Mountain and beach access
El Palmar
Surfer’s paradise- Surf culture
- Casual atmosphere
- Popular with younger expats
Punta Barco
Luxury beach living- Upscale homes
- Private atmosphere
- Oceanfront estates
Punta Barco Viejo
Exclusive & established- Larger beachfront properties
- High-end residential area
- One of the most desirable addresses on the Pacific coast
Vista Mar
Marina & golf lifestyle- Golf course
- Marina
- Luxury homes and condos
- Popular with boaters
Punta Chame
Quiet beach peninsula- Long peninsula stretching into the Pacific
- Peaceful and uncrowded — long, open beaches
- A top kitesurfing destination in Central America
- Fishing boats, mountain views, and big sunsets
Panama’s mountain retreat.
Nestled in the highlands of Chiriquí Province at the foot of Volcán Barú, Boquete offers a completely different lifestyle from the rest of Panama. The first thing most visitors notice is the temperature — after stepping off the plane from Panama City, many people say, “this feels like spring.”
The pace is slower than Panama City and even slower than Coronado. People know their neighbors, greet each other in town, and spend more time outdoors.
- Relaxed
- Scenic
- Friendly
- International
- Nature-focused
Mountain village meets coffee country meets international retirement destination.
Bajo Boquete
The heart of townDowntown Boquete — the town center.
- Most walkable area
- Restaurants, cafés, shops, and markets
- Community events and festivals
- Riverfront setting
David / Boquete
The practical hubCapital of Chiriquí Province, about 30–40 minutes south. While Boquete is the mountain retreat and expat destination, David supplies the services, shopping, healthcare, and transportation for the region — the gateway to the highlands and nearby towns like Boquete, Volcán, and Bajo Boquete.
- Bustling city with local Panamanian culture
- Urban, but not overwhelming
- Traditional commerce, supermarkets, restaurants, and modern businesses
- Local festivals and markets add a lot of color