Don’t be fooled by Panama’s tiny size. From beach to rainforest, mountainside to hundreds of islands in bright blue waters, modern skyscrapers to historic buildings: Panama has something to offer everyone.
Want to live by the sea and surf, fish and scuba-dive? You can do that in Panama. Want to live in a vibrant city, shop at high-end malls and eat at fancy restaurants? You can do that too. Nature-lovers? Panama offers world-renowned bird-watching in pristine habitats. You can choose to live in a supportive expat community, or immerse yourself and your family in Panamanian life.
With centuries of tradition and history, Panama’s culture is as diverse as its geography: a blend of African, American Indian, North American, and Spanish influences. Panamanians use the phrase, puente del mundo, corazón del universo, which means “bridge of the world, heart of the universe” to describe their country’s melting pot of cultures and unique geographical location.
Panama is economically progressive and offers solid infrastructure and First World amenities including world-class health care.
The tropical maritime climate is consistently warm and humid, with “wet” and “dry” seasons. Local weather depends which coast you are on: the southern, Pacific coast or the northern, Caribbean coast. From May to November, heavy rain showers are common throughout the country. From December to April, the north eastern trade winds bring abundant rainfall to the Caribbean side, whilst the Pacific side experiences a dry season.