Thread: Hello from San Diego, CA

Hi!

My husband and I are making a scouting trip to Panama this May. We're ultimately hoping to take a family sabatical and move to Panama for a couple of years.

Right now we're looking at Boquete, Volcan, Cerra Punta, Bocos del Toro as potential landing sites. We have 2 young children and I'm rather heat sensitive (hence the focus in the highlands). Just curious if anyone has any other recommendations on great areas in Panama to live for a couple of years.

Thanks!!

Kristin

Add "El Valle" to the list too! Great cool (temperature) place!

Have fun!
Matt

I like El Valle plus pretty easy access to the city and beaches if you wish.

Check out Altos del Maria too, very beautiful place.

great idea.........

Thanks everyone!

You wont know if you like a place until you spend time there, that is for sure. Especially if you are looking to purchase something a 2-3 day stay won't tell you much. The biggest factor in my mind in regarding a place to live was based on the locals in that area. This country is pretty diverse and you will get a different feel in different parts. Where I live the locals will buy you beers. I have stayed in other parts and have had locals beg for money on a Sunday morning so they can get drunk. A good location here is KEY. I have been living like a local in a typical neighborhood for about a year now. So far no safety or security issues.