About PanamaNest
PanamaNest is an independent research and information hub for people exploring Panama — expats, retirees, digital nomads, and investors who want real, unbiased information before making a major life decision.
We are not a real estate agency. We are not a law firm. We do not sell properties or earn commissions on transactions. Our only product is information and, for those who want personal guidance, a paid 1-on-1 Panama Research Session.
Why we built this
When researching Panama, we found two kinds of content: vague blog posts written by people who spent a weekend there, and real estate marketing dressed up as guides. We wanted something more honest — specific numbers, real trade-offs, and information that respects the reader’s intelligence. That’s PanamaNest.
What We Cover
Our guides cover the practical side of Panama that actually matters when you’re deciding whether to move, retire, or invest there:
🛂 Visas & Residency
Pensionado Visa, Friendly Nations Visa, how to apply, what it costs, and realistic timelines.
💰 Cost of Living
Real monthly budgets by city and town — rent, food, utilities, healthcare, transport.
🏥 Healthcare
Which hospitals to use, insurance options, costs vs the US, and access by region.
🗺️ Area Guides
Panama City, Boquete, Coronado, Playa Venao, Pedasí, Bocas del Toro — honest pros, cons, and costs.
🏦 Banking
How to open an account as a foreigner, which banks work with expats, and what to expect.
🔍 Research Sessions
60-minute paid calls for people who want to talk through their specific situation — not a sales pitch.
Our Approach
Every guide on PanamaNest is written to be specific, honest, and current. We cite real numbers — not ranges so wide they’re meaningless. We name actual hospitals, actual banks, actual visa costs. We link to official government sources. When things are uncertain or variable, we say so.
We track Panama continuously — visa rule changes, property market shifts, cost of living updates, infrastructure developments. Our goal is to be the most reliable English-language resource on what it’s actually like to live in Panama.
Panama is covered thoroughly by Wikipedia ↗ for general background. We focus on the expat and relocation angle that general sources don’t cover in depth.
A Note on Independence
PanamaNest earns revenue through paid Research Sessions ($250/session) and may earn referral fees if readers connect with vetted service providers (attorneys, relocation specialists). We do not earn commissions from property sales. We do not have a financial interest in steering you toward any particular area or property. Our editorial content is independent.
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