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Explore 296+ research-backed guides covering everything expats need to know about Panama - from visa requirements and real estate markets to neighborhood guides, restaurant reviews, and cost-of-living breakdowns. Written by expats, for future expats.
Dining & FoodNazca 21: Authentic Peruvian Cuisine Panama City - 3 Locations
Nazca 21 serves authentic Peruvian cuisine by Chef Aristóteles Breña Jaime across 3 Panama City locations. Best ceviche, pisco sours & traditional dishes.
Dining & FoodMASA Italian Restaurant Casco Viejo - Authentic Pizza & Pasta
MASA offers handmade Italian cuisine at Plaza Santa Ana, Casco Viejo. Traditional recipes, wood-fired pizza, fresh pasta daily. Reservations +507 202-6899.
Dining & FoodLumière Restaurant Casco Viejo - French Fine Dining Panama
Lumière offers authentic French cuisine in Casco Viejo's Hotel Villa Palma with handcrafted chandeliers, rooftop dining, and romantic plaza seating. Reserve now!
Dining & FoodLazotea Casco Viejo: Best Rooftop Restaurant Panama City 2024
Lazotea Restaurant & Rooftop in Casco Viejo offers Chef Jorge Rausch's Latin fusion cuisine with panoramic Panama City views. Book your poolside dining experience today!
Dining & FoodFeeling Restaurant Casco Viejo: Italian Dining Plaza Bolívar
Feeling Restaurant offers authentic Sicilian pizza & Italian fusion cuisine with outdoor seating facing Plaza Simón Bolívar in Panama City's UNESCO World Heritage Casco Viejo district.
Dining & FoodEnkai Restaurant Casco Viejo: Panama's First Nikkei Dining Experience
Discover Enkai, Panama's first Japanese-Peruvian Nikkei restaurant in historic Casco Viejo. Chef Masaki Uyema's authentic fusion cuisine with fresh local ingredients.
Dining & FoodCasablanca Restaurant Casco Viejo: 18 Years of Comfort Food Excellence
Discover Casablanca Restaurant's 18-year legacy in Panama City's Casco Viejo. Located on Plaza Bolívar, offering comfort food, signature lobster dishes & event spaces.
Dining & FoodDiva Lounge Panama: Upscale San Francisco Dining Experience
Diva Lounge Panama offers international tapas with Panamanian influences in San Francisco. VIP dining, signature cocktails, terrace seating. Call +507 6545-1856.
Dining & FoodCasa Naranja Restaurant Chitré: Authentic Fusion Dining Azuero
Casa Naranja in Chitré offers innovative fusion cuisine blending international flavors with Panamanian ingredients. Farm-to-table dining in Azuero Peninsula's heart.
Dining & FoodCosmic Crab Café Bocas del Toro - Overwater Dining Guide 2024
Discover Cosmic Crab Café on Isla Carenero, Bocas del Toro - Panama's premier overwater restaurant serving fresh lionfish and Caribbean specialties with sunset views.
Dining & FoodChombo Williams BBQ Panama City - Authentic Low & Slow Barbecue
Discover Panama City's premier BBQ joint Chombo Williams in Los Angeles neighborhood. Featuring traditional Nance wood smoking and expert Pitmasters. Book now!
Dining & FoodLa Casa Corazón Bocas del Toro: Overwater Hotel Review 2024
La Casa Corazón offers 12 overwater rooms on wooden pilings in Bocas del Toro, Panama. Recently renovated boutique hotel with French-Caribbean cuisine and ocean access.
Frequently Asked Questions About Panama
What visas are available for moving to Panama?
Panama offers several visa options including the Pensionado (Retiree) Visa with a $1,000/month pension requirement, the Friendly Nations Visa for citizens of 50+ countries, and the Self-Economic Solvency Visa requiring a $300,000 investment. Each has different requirements and benefits.
What is the cost of living in Panama compared to the US?
Panama's cost of living is typically 30-50% lower than major US cities. A couple can live comfortably on $2,000-3,500/month depending on location. Panama City is the most expensive, while towns like David, Boquete, and Pedasi offer significantly lower costs.
Can foreigners buy property in Panama?
Yes, foreigners have the same property rights as Panamanians with a few exceptions (island and border properties have restrictions). There are no restrictions on titled property, and Panama uses a dollarized economy, making transactions straightforward for US buyers.
What are the best areas in Panama for expats?
Popular expat areas include Panama City for urban living, Boquete for mountain climate and coffee culture, Coronado for beach lifestyle near the city, Bocas del Toro for Caribbean island living, and Pedasi for Pacific coast authenticity.
Is Panama safe for expats?
Panama is generally considered one of the safest countries in Central America. Expat-popular areas like Boquete, Coronado, and upscale Panama City neighborhoods have very low crime rates. As with any country, basic safety precautions apply in urban areas.