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Digital Nomad Life in Panama

By Joshua Wood, LPC

Summary: Digital nomads like living in Altos del Maria, Panama because of its affordable cost of living, beautiful scenery, and friendly locals. The approximate population of Altos del Maria, Panama is around 5,000 people. The monthly cost of living for a digital nomad in Altos del Maria is around $1,000 USD. It costs around $400 USD to rent a centrally located, one-bedroom apartment with high-speed internet access in Altos del Maria. The best neighborhood to live in is El Valle, which is known for its stunning views of the mountains and its close proximity to the beach. The weather in Altos del Maria, Panama is typically warm and humid, with temperatures ranging from the mid-70s to the mid-80s Fahrenheit.

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Kovalenko & Vera Attorneys at Law in Panama
Kovalenko & Vera Attorneys at Law in Panama

How do I meet people in Panama?

When we asked people living in Panama about club and activities where newcomers can meet others, they responded:

"At first I shunned the gringo/expat organized weekly meeting, the Tuesday Morning Informational and Networking Meeting. All the people were of retired age, I'm not. Then I started going, I found I had things to say and others had things to teach. they soon published a small book of the meetings minutes with recaps of many speakers. I learned many valuable things and shared opinions and even changed some opinions. We bonded, we drank local coffee, we bitched and moaned and rejoyced together. seek out such groups and see what you can learn or contribute to them," remarked one member in Boquete.

"Besides the bars and restaurants, there are fitness classes, Spanish classes, dive lessons, Catamaran tours, Live music venues, the beaches, volunteer opportunities and just meeting people walking down the street," explained one expat living in Bocas del Toro, Panama.

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About the Author

Joshua Wood Joshua Wood, LPC is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange and serves as Co-President of Expat Exchange. Prior to Expat Exchange and Digital Nomad 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.

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