Retire in Panama: 5 Of The Best Beach Towns (2025 Update)

Panama has some of the best expat beach towns anywhere in the world. Whatever you want, you can find it in Panama. From well-developed luxury living, to quiet and secluded, it’s all here. There are prices and lifestyles to suit everyone. Whether your goal is retiring in Panama, or moving here as a snowbird there is something for you.

When people think of relocating to the tropics, being close to the sea is usually pretty high on the agenda. The warm waters are perfect for swimming, sailing, surfing and fishing. The beaches are ideal for relaxing, either enjoying the shade of a palm tree or working basking in the sun.

So if you are looking for an expat beach town in Panama where you can find some fellow expats to help you integrate, and share some beers with you're in the right video!

Chapters:
0:56 Coronado
2:28 Gorgona
3:36 Bocas del Toro
5:26 Boca Chica
6:21 Santa Catalina

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[billhennessey]

I am a permanent resident. I would add the Pedasi area. Also, I would not mention the need to learn Soanish as a negative. It is a positive! It gives a person the chance to broaden his or her horizons, and it really helps one develop great relationships with locals.

[tuyquienmas]

Playa Blanca and Buenaventura in Rio Hato.

[veronicafall]

Many people in Coronado and Gorgona don’t have a car.

[toddhacker]

Drum circles? May as well go to Eugene, OR.

[markwolfmanphotography]

Do any of the cities that you mention have bowling alleys?
Also, do they recognize service dogs in Panama?

[mariaelenasanchez]

What about hospital if you have a mayor need

[shaykespeeer]

What do ya'll do when it's 1000 degrees hot in the summer??? We want to move to a warmer climate (from Northern Canada), but wondering if we'll melt during the summers. LOL

[papi]

I like the beaches in Coronado. They're as beautiful as you, sweetheart.

[gothops]

Is Panama just as affordable as Ecuador?