If it is your first time here you will certainly be interested in some of our top tips for remote workers in Panama City. In general, remote workers here should rest assured that Panama City is an easy city to navigate and that parts of it feel much like those of a US city. Of course, in terms of safety, it will be important to have your wits about you and be vigilant when walking around the city’s diverse neighborhoods.
Indeed, to have a better idea of what different parts of the city feel like, it is a good idea to stay in a hotel or Airbnb in a central area and take some time to explore the city and visit some apartments in person. When it comes to transport, Uber is the best choice, but you will also want to save money by learning to ride the Metro and MetroBus using the MetroCard. Below we outline some additional tips for remote workers in Panama City.
Panama City is a global, cosmopolitan place, and you can rest assured that you will be able to find individuals from every part of the world here. This city is popular among digital nomads, business travelers, backpackers and expats so joining one of the local international communities is certainly one of the best tips for remote workers in Panama City. Being a member of one of these online groups will give you the opportunity to get a sense of belonging within the city and share your experience of the city with others who are also getting to know it. Being part of a community in Panama City will certainly also give you the opportunity to practice your Spanish and perhaps even see other parts of the country with new friends.
As in any city, learning at least some of the local language is a hugely important tip for remote workers in Panama City. In fact, not learning at least some Spanish in this global, friendly city would certainly be a missed opportunity. Having said that, however, remote workers can also rely on a good degree of English in at least the more popular neighborhoods around the city. Still, downloading a language-learning app and listening to daily podcasts are some great ways to get used to the language and expand your vocabulary. If you are more serious about learning Spanish in Panama City, take a look at some of the popular language schools around town, some of which include EPA, Habla Ya! and ILERI.
There is so much to do around town that you will certainly have a packed schedule. Yet the city can indeed get quite hectic, and so a good tip for remote workers in Panama City is certainly to try and get out of the city and explore some of the great natural spaces around the country. There are convenient transport links right from Panama City out to attractive places such as the Caribbean seaport of Colón, the Panamanian highlands in Antón and the pristine islands at Boca del Toro. Join some of the local online communities for expats and digital nomads to keep posted about group trips from the city.
For more information about living in Panama City as a remote worker, check out our complete Panama City guide.