Dear Julian,
Welcome to the forum, thanks for posting.
The most popular beach for potential residents is not necessarily the same one you’d choose for a vacation…Coronado is one of the top destinations for expats living in Panama and a hub for the beach region that surrounds it, known as the Arco Seco (Dry Arc) and referred to by expats as Panama West.
Most of the all-inclusive/resorts and smaller boutique or B&B type businesses that are popular with vacationers are near but not in Coronado. For example, Buenaventura/JW Marriot (resort) and Togo (B&B type inn).
Of course, many vacationers venture into more remote areas such as Guna Yala (formerly San Blas or Kunayala) and Bocas del Toro, known for their Caribbean islands/beaches. The former has no expat communities and the latter is a place I recommend to visit but not to buy property.
We have write-ups on these areas and tips for both vacationers and potential residents in our Where to Live section as well as in our travel section, itineraries section, and rolodex, to name a few. I invite you to have a look and let us know if you have questions!
Here are some links to get you started:
https://internationalliving.com/country_clubs/panama/where-to-live/
https://internationalliving.com/country_clubs/panama/travel-itineraries/
https://internationalliving.com/country_clubs/panama/travelers-panama/
We have a list of helpful travel tips posted here on the forum, please see https://internationalliving.com/forums/topic/helpful-know-before-you-go-travel-tips-and-info/and let us know if you have any questions.
Happy planning!
Jessica
IL Panama Editor
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