Practical Guide

Panama for Digital Nomads

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Fast WiFi, EST timezone, US dollar, affordable cost of living, and beaches an hour away: Panama is an ideal remote work destination.

Visa & Internet

Visa: Most nationalities enter visa-free for 90-180 days. Panama also offers a Digital Nomad Visa (up to 9 months, renewable) for those proving minimum income of $3,000/month. Internet: In Panama City, WiFi is generally good (50-100 Mbps in hotels and coworkings). At our properties, WiFi is stable for video calls. 4G/LTE works well with +Móvil or Tigo ($10/month for 10GB). Coworking: Selina (Casco Viejo, $15-20/day), The Hub Panama ($200/month), Regus (multiple locations). Most cafés have decent WiFi too.

Cost of Living & Long Stays

Monthly budget (comfortable living): Rent $800-1,500, food $300-500, transport $100-150, coworking $200, activities $200. Total: ~$1,600-2,500/month. Our properties: We offer significant discounts for stays of a month or longer — ideal for digital nomads wanting beach + WiFi + equipped kitchen. Contact us for monthly rates. Recommended neighborhoods: Casco Viejo (culture + nightlife), San Francisco (modern + restaurants), El Cangrejo (central + affordable), Coco del Mar (modern + supermarkets nearby). Advantages: EST timezone (aligns with US/Canada), US dollar (no exchange), excellent year-round weather, international flight hub.
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Contact us for monthly rates at our properties. Stable WiFi, full kitchen, beach steps away — the perfect remote work setup.

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