Panama Gringo Expat Community
in Panama, the term "gringo" is used without negative connotations by both Panamanians and expats to refer to English-speaking, light-skinned foreigners, particularly those who speak little or no Spanish. A quick Google search of "Panama" and "gringo" reveals numerous blogs, newsletters, apartment guides, and Facebook groups created by and for expats, highlighting the supportive and connected expat community in Panama.
What is a Panama Gringo?
In Panama, "expat" is primarily used by English-speaking communities to refer to themselves and each other. Large expat communities from the U.S., Canada, England, and Australia commonly use the term to describe their families, neighbors, friends, and coworkers living in Panama. For instance, one might say, "My mom is an expat," "We have a growing expat community," or "We celebrated Thanksgiving with fellow expats." However, other foreign nationals in Panama, such as Colombians, Venezuelans, Nicaraguans, and Dominicans, are typically not referred to as "expats" by themselves or by English-speaking expat groups. These individuals are often identified by their country of origin, Spanish dialect, and socioeconomic status.
Expat Support System
Panama hosts a significant number of expats, with well-established communities in locations such as Panama City, Boquete, Coronado, and Bocas del Toro. The past decade has seen an increase in expats due to Panama's stability and economic opportunities. Expats can be found running U.S.-based businesses from isolated beaches in Chiriqui province, opening yoga studios in small towns, or participating in various community events like pub crawls, beach weekends, and poker tournaments. Online resources such as blogs, forums, Facebook, and LinkedIn groups help expats stay connected and supported, providing tips on everything from maintaining a vegan diet to finding ingredients for traditional recipes.
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Online resources such as blogs, forums, Facebook, and LinkedIn groups help expats stay connected and supported, providing tips on everything from maintaining a vegan diet to finding ingredients for traditional recipes.
Explore Panama Together
Panama hosts a significant number of expats, with well-established communities in locations such as Panama City, Boquete, Coronado, and Bocas del Toro. The past decade has seen an increase in expats due to Panama's stability and economic opportunities.
Expats can be found running U.S.-based businesses from isolated beaches in Chiriqui province, opening yoga studios in small towns, or participating in various community events like pub crawls, beach weekends, and poker tournaments.
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Expat Resources
Exploring online resources and communities will reveal the diverse stories and experiences of Panama's expats, providing valuable insights for those considering or already living in Panama.
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