What is a typical expat home or apartment like in Panama?
We asked expats what a typical home or apartment in Panama is like. They answered...
"Very few homes in El Valle have air conditioning because it is generally not necessary here. The elevation of the mountains makes El Valle a bit cooler than coastal locations. Also we have very few, if any, gated communities here. Most homes are privately owned in residential areas. I hope this is helpful," wrote a member who made the move to El Valle de Anton, Panama.
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"We have a 2 bedroom rental house up the hill from Boquete town. It is our preferred area. We were lucky and planned well in advance of moving here," explained one expat living in Boquete, Panama.
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What is a typical expat home or apartment like in Panama?
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About the Author
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.
