Panama City, Panama

• Casco Viejo - Historic quarter with boutique hotels, rooftop bars, and creative energy
• El Cangrejo - Central, walkable neighborhood with diverse dining and mid-range apartments
• San Francisco - Modern residential area with parks, gyms, and good supermarkets
• Costa del Este - Upscale suburb with malls, international schools, and newer condo towers
• Obarrio/Bella Vista - Financial district area with high-rise living and nightlife

• Selina Casco Viejo - Coworking in a beautifully restored colonial building
• CoWork LatAm - Professional space in the banking district with meeting rooms
• Regus Panama - Multiple locations across the city with flexible plans
• Impact Hub Panama - Community-driven space focused on social entrepreneurs and startups

• USD is the official currency alongside the Balboa - no need to exchange money
• The metro system is modern, cheap ($0.35/ride), and expanding rapidly
• Traffic can be brutal during rush hours - plan your schedule around it or live near your coworking space
• Visit the Cinta Costera waterfront boardwalk for running, cycling, and sunset walks
• Panama has no sales tax on many items and duty-free zones - great for electronics and gear
• The Tocumen airport is the Hub of the Americas - you can fly almost anywhere in Latin America for cheap

Panama's Friendly Nations Visa allows citizens of 50+ countries to obtain permanent residency through economic ties (opening a bank account with $5,000 minimum). The newer Remote Worker Visa (Hub of the Americas) launched in 2022 grants 18 months of residency for remote workers earning at least $3,000/month, with the option to add dependents. Holders are exempt from Panamanian income tax on foreign-sourced earnings. Most nationalities also receive 90-180 days on a tourist stamp. Panama's territorial tax system means only locally-sourced income is taxed, making it highly attractive for remote workers.