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Panama City
The main urban hub with the widest choice of jobs, services, schools, clinics, restaurants, and apartment options.
DetailsWhere to live in Panama
Panama Neighborhoods
Районы Панамы
Compare districts by infrastructure, safety, transport, prices, lifestyle, family comfort, remote work, and expat routines.
Neighborhoods in Panama can feel like different cities. Infrastructure, safety, traffic, access to schools, medical services, restaurants, parks, and ocean views can change dramatically within a short drive.
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Bella Vista
Central, walkable, older and newer buildings mixed together, with quick access to Cinta Costera and metro stations.
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Obarrio
Business-oriented area with offices, hotels, restaurants, banks, and convenient access to the city center.
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El Cangrejo
Lively, practical, popular with students and expats, with restaurants, parks, metro access, and mixed housing.
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San Francisco
A broad residential and commercial area with parks, clinics, restaurants, and many apartment towers.
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Carrasquilla
A more accessible San Francisco neighbor close to Parque Omar and the central part of the city.
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Costa del Este
Modern, planned, expensive, family-friendly, with towers, offices, schools, supermarkets, and waterfront areas.
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Punta Pacifica
High-rise ocean-adjacent area close to private hospitals, malls, restaurants, and premium apartments.
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Punta Paitilla
A prestigious peninsula area with ocean access, dense high-rise living, and a central location.
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Clayton
A green former Canal Zone area with houses, townhouses, international schools, and quiet residential streets.
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Albrook
Green, calm, family-friendly, and close to Albrook Mall, the domestic airport, and a major transport hub.
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Casco Viejo
Historic, atmospheric, tourist-friendly area with restored buildings, restaurants, nightlife, and boutique hotels.
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Calidonia
A very mixed central area where the exact street matters more than the neighborhood name.
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Brisas del Golf
A middle-class family area with houses, residential complexes, local services, and more space for the budget.
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Costa Verde
A Panama Oeste family alternative with newer housing, more space, schools, malls, and a car-dependent lifestyle.
DetailsSafety notes
Areas to research carefully
Районы, которые важно проверять особенно внимательно
These pages are not meant to stigmatize residents. They are practical notes for newcomers who do not know Panama City yet.
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Curundú
A high-risk area near central Panama City and Albrook that is usually not recommended for new expat rentals.
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El Chorrillo
An area next to Casco Viejo where tourists can accidentally wander if they leave the tourist zone.
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San Miguelito
A large and varied district that is usually not the best first rental choice for new arrivals.
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