Living in a beach town in Panamá isn’t just about views — though, yes, you’ll get those postcard-perfect ocean sunrises.
Your days start early — not because you have to, but because the golden morning light and chorus of tropical birds make it hard to sleep in. The air is warm, the sky is bright, and you’ll often find expats out walking, doing yoga on the sand, or squeezing in a friendly (and sometimes fierce) game of pickleball before it gets too hot.
Grocery shopping is charmingly low-key. You might stop at a roadside fruit stand for just-picked bananas or mangoes, grab fresh-caught fish from a local vendor, and pick up pantry staples from the neighborhood mini-supermarket. Want imported almond milk or sharp cheddar? That’s a short drive to the bigger store in town.
Social life happens naturally. You’ll run into neighbors while sipping coffee at an open-air café or while browsing the local artisan market. There’s always a beach cleanup, a happy hour, or a group heading to a new restaurant nearby. No need to overbook — it all flows with the tide.
By late afternoon, the sun dips lower, the breeze kicks up, and the beach becomes a golden playground. Locals and expats alike show up with folding chairs, dogs, coolers, and great stories. And yes, there might be someone strumming a guitar.
It’s the kind of simple joy that never gets old.
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Kimberly Kelley 