There’s a particular kind of quiet that settles over you on the road into Santa Catalina. The pavement narrows, the phone signal thins out, and somewhere around the last bend the Pacific opens up in front of you — wild, blue, and completely unbothered by your schedule. This little fishing village on Panama’s Veraguas coast

The biggest question I hear from Expats is, “Should I move to the mountains or the beach?” In Panama, that almost always means choosing between two towns that couldn’t feel more different — Boquete, tucked into the coffee-scented highlands of Chiriquí, and Coronado, the beach town an hour and a half west of Panama City that I

Whether you’re stopping by for a long weekend or kicking off a grander Panamanian adventure, here is your essential guide to the best attractions, rooftop spots and boutique stays in Casco Viejo. Must-See Attractions & Tourist Highlights Because Casco Viejo is compact and pedestrian-friendly, the best way to explore is simply by wandering its cobblestone streets.