There are several reasons why remote worker life in Panama City is so attractive to so many people. This global city offers great infrastructure for all types of remote workers and business opportunities are numerous, as are networking and social opportunities. Beyond all the great amenities available, Panama City’s main neighborhood are safe and welcoming to visitors and remote workers, meaning you can expect an incident-free stay here. Remote workers will also appreciate Panama City’s proximity to incredible natural beauties even beyond the waters of the Panama Canal. In general, remote workers can expect life in Panama City to be dynamic, fun and easy to navigate.

A hugely attractive factor of remote worker life in Panama City is certainly this capital’s affordability. For around 1000USD you can expect to find central, furnished, 1-bedroom apartments in some of the best neighborhoods in the city. Shared rooms in neighborhoods such as El Cangrejo and studios in Obarrio will be much cheaper. These prices are certainly not the lowest in Central or Latin America, but are indeed much lower than those of cities in the United States. Panama City also offers excellent amenities and transport infrastructure, meaning you are likely to enjoy a high standard of living for much less here. Groceries, eating out and coworking memberships are also relatively affordable here. (You can see a full breakdown of the cost of living here.)

Panama City’s is a city well-equipped to welcome business visitors and investors. As such, you can expect remote worker life in Panama City to be easy to navigate and comfortable. Indeed, levels of English are high here, and you are likely to feel like you are walking down the main avenue of a major US city here as you look up at the many skyscrapers in neighborhoods such as Punta Pacifica. Panama City is also small enough to be easy to navigate via the existing public transport infrastructure, and taxis are generally safe and easy to find. Of course, the city is also close to to the US by air and Tocumen International Airport is the most important hub airport in Latin America, with regular connections around the world. Importantly, Panama City is on the same time zone as the eastern United States and a number of countries in the South American continent.

You can also expect remote worker life in Panama City to feel cosmopolitan and be filled with culture. This city is a major international business hub, and the Panama Canal makes the city and country a hugely important melting pot of cultures and nationalities. As such, there is a strong expat and digital nomad community in Panama City, which means you are likely to be able to meet other remote workers around the city. Coworking spaces and great cafes in Panama City also offer valuable opportunities for networking and social events around town.

Finally, remote worker life in Panama City will be filled with nature and exciting day trips. The city is very much on the Pacific coast of the country, meaning you can expect fresh sea breezes and sweeping ocean views as you make your way across town on any given day. The jungle around the wild Darien Gap, pristine islands in Boca del Toro and rural inland villages are also easily reachable using transport connections right from within the city center. Overall, Panama City is also a fantastic place to experience Latin American culture and learn some Spanish.

For more information about living in Panama City as a remote worker, check out our complete Panama City guide.