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Why choose a relocation tour in Panama?

Tired of rushed, oversized relocation tours on packed coach buses?
Our small-group, all-inclusive VIP relocation experience is designed for a slower, more thoughtful pace. With a maximum of 12 guests per tour, you’ll enjoy a relaxed, personal experience that blends vacation-style discovery with the practical knowledge you need to decide if Panama is right for you.

Unlike tours that only showcase real estate, we combine immersion into Panama’s natural beauty, culture, and lifestyle with the essential knowledge you need for relocation — all in style and comfort. From exploring historic Casco Viejo and the world-famous Panama Canal to enjoying mountain retreats and pristine beaches, you’ll experience what everyday life feels like here, not just the housing market.

This tour introduces you to Panama’s most desirable expat destinations: urban life, Pacific beach communities, and mountain retreats. Along the way, you’ll connect with expats, real estate experts, lawyers, and relocation specialists. You’ll visit homes, understand residency pathways, compare healthcare options, and gain practical insights into cost of living — all while enjoying great food, boutique hotels, and Panama’s incredible landscapes.

What makes our tour different?

Explore Panama’s top expat destinations

Panama City, Pacific beach communities, and mountain retreats.

Blends vacation-style discovery and comfort with practical relocation research

Enjoy amazing sights while also meeting attorneys, realtors, and expats who answer your real questions

Understand healthcare, banking, cost of living…

…visas options, rentals, and buying property.

Stay in 4 and 5-star hotels

With meals, transport, and activities included.

Optional add-ons available

To Boquete, Azuero, or Bocas del Toro for a deeper dive.

Group Size: Maximum 12 guests

Ensuring comfort, flexibility, and personalized attention

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Discover what living in Panama really looks like

Each day’s activities are highlighted below. Most meals are included and organized at local restaurants, offering a relaxed and enriching experience.
Throughout the tour, especially during travel between destinations, your relocation guide will share valuable insights and answer questions about key topics such as:

  • Bringing pets to Panama
  • Opening a bank account and transferring money
  • Shipping cars or household goods: what to consider
  • Healthcare and health insurance options
  • Tips for finding and negotiating rental properties
  • Important legal and cultural aspects before renting or buying
  • Pros and cons of housing options in each region visited
  • Regions Covered: Panama City • Riviera Pacifica (Gorgona, Coronado, Chame, San Carlos, Rio Hato) • El Valle
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Upcoming dates (2025-26)

We have very limited availability for this tour, act quickly (only 1 tour per month)

December 2025
12-19
Sold out
January 2026
16-23
Only 6 spots
February 2026
20-27
March 2026
13-20
April 2026
17-24
May 2026
15-22
June 2026
12-19
July 2026
17-24

Ready to Discover if Panama is Your Next Home?
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What’s Included in the relocation tour?

  • 8 days / 7 nights in 5-star hotels 
(Panama City, Riviera Pacifica and El Valle) – double occupancy 
(single occupancy available with a supplement of $400)
  • Meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 5 dinners
  • Non-alcoholic beverages with all meals, water and sodas supplied throughout the days
  • One (1) alcoholic beverage (beer or house wine) with all diners
  • Transportation, tours, site visits, and workshops
  • Airport pickup and drop-off
  • English speaking professional relocation guide
  • Meetings with relocation specialists (lawyer, real estate agent etc…)
  • Taxes & tips in restaurants on the included meals
  • Entrance fees to sites and activities on the itinerary
  • Post-tour relocation support via WhatsApp group and email

Who Is This Tour For?

  • Retirees looking to simplify life abroad
  • Remote workers/digital nomads evaluating a lifestyle change
  • Couples and solo travelers exploring Panama as a long-term home
  • Investors interested in residency, taxation, and real estate opportunities

Optional Add-On Extensions

Relocation Deep-Dive Add-on (2–7 nights)

Private or self-drive add-on with curated itinerary, lodging, property previews, support via WhatsApp and expert meetings in:

  • Azuero Peninsula – Cultural immersion, colonial towns, 
and coastal properties in Pedasí, Las Tablas, Chitré
  • Boquete, Volcán & David – Highland expat communities, gated developments, and mountain estates
  • Bocas del Toro – Caribbean island lifestyle with eco-living and remote work appeal

Optional Add-On Extensions

Beach Relaxation Add-On (min 2 nights)

Blend relocation planning with rest and rejuvenation:

  • Beach resorts or boutique hotel such as: Casa Swell, Radisson Riviera Pacifica or Marriott Buenaventura – (other options also available)
  • Pedasí – Boutique eco-lodges by the sea
  • Bocas Del Toro – Boutique hotels & eco-lodges by the sea
or over the water luxury bungalows

Your relocation tour program in Panama

  • 1

    Day 1

    Welcome to Panama - Arrival Day

    Arrive in Panama City and enjoy a smooth private transfer to your 5-star hotel. After check-in, meet your host for a brief orientation and get acquainted with your surroundings. Spend the remainder of the day exploring your vibrant neighborhood at your own pace.

    Discovery Highlight: Take in your first impressions of Panama’s urban lifestyle, from cafés and restaurants to the lively city atmosphere.

    Meals: Dinner is not included, as participants arrive at different times. The hotel offers on-site dining, and there are many restaurants, cafés, and a grocery store within walking distance.

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      Bristol Panama, a Registry Collection or similar
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      Panama City
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      Airport shuttle
    Relocation-Day-1
  • 2

    Day 2

    Panama City Orientation & Daily Life

    Begin the day with a welcome briefing that clearly explains residency options, cost of living, healthcare access, banking considerations, and what day-to-day life looks like for newcomers. Then set out for a curated tour of Panama City’s most desirable districts, including El Cangrejo, San Francisco, Punta Paitilla, Bella Vista, and Costa del Este. You’ll stop at grocery stores, pharmacies, and selected rental properties to understand living standards and what to expect at different budgets. The tour also includes a visit to Casco Viejo, featuring a short guided walk through its historic streets. The day concludes around 3:30 p.m., giving you time to relax before dinner.

    ✨ Discovery Highlight: Experience the charm of UNESCO-listed Casco Viejo while gaining practical insight into Panama’s rental market and lifestyle differences across neighborhoods.

    Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.

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      Bristol Panama, a Registry Collection or simila
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      Panama City
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      Casco Viejo
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      All-inclusive meals and drinks
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      8:30 AM
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  • 3

    Day 3

    Legal Insights & Urban Lifestyle

    Begin the morning with a private consultation with a Panamanian attorney covering residency visas, business formation options, property laws, and other legal considerations relevant to settling in Panama. Afterwards, continue exploring the city with a hands-on introduction to practical essentials such as navigating the Metro, Metro Bus system, and using the RapiPass for seamless transit. In the afternoon, visit the Panama Canal’s Miraflores Locks and enjoy the immersive IMAX experience before returning to your hotel around 4 p.m. to unwind before dinner at a local restaurant.

    ✨ Discovery Highlight: Combine key legal insights with an iconic visit to the Panama Canal for a well-rounded understanding of life and opportunities in Panama.

    Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.

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      Bristol Panama, a Registry Collection or similar
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      Panama City
    • restaurant
      All-inclusive meals and drinks
    • cadran
      8:30 AM
    panama-city-view
  • 4

    Day 4

    Pacific Beaches West

    Travel along the scenic Pan-American Highway toward the Pacific beaches (known as Rivera Pacifica) for an in-depth look at some of Panama’s most desirable coastal communities. Visit Santa Clara, Farallón, and Playa Blanca, touring gated neighborhoods, beachfront condos, and residential developments to understand lifestyle options, property types, and long-term rental or purchase possibilities. The tour concludes around 3 p.m., giving you time to enjoy your resort’s amenities and relax by the pool or even take a refreshing swim in the ocean.

    ✨ Discovery Highlight: Hear real-life insights from residents and experience the relaxed rhythm of Panama’s Pacific beach towns.

    Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.

    • bed
      Marriott Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort, Autograph Collection or similar
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      Riviera Pacifica
    • restaurant
      All-inclusive meals and drinks
    • cadran
      8:30 AM
  • 5

    Day 5

    Pacific Beaches East

    Continue exploring the Riviera Pacifica coastline with visits to San Carlos, Gorgona, Coronado, and Chame. Discover a range of residential developments and get a clear sense of local services, amenities, and infrastructure in each area. This day helps you compare the character and lifestyle of Panama’s most popular beach communities. The day wraps up around 4 p.m. when you return to your resort.

    Discovery Highlight: Compare beach lifestyles across Panama’s most desirable coastal towns and understand what each community offers newcomers.

    Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.

    • bed
      Marriott Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort, Autograph Collection or similar
    • map
      Riviera Pacifica
    • restaurant
      All-inclusive meals and drinks
    • cadran
      8:30 AM
    Relocation-Day-3
  • 6

    Day 6

    El Valle de Antón: Mountain Lifestyle

    Travel into the lush volcanic crater valley of El Valle de Antón, one of Panama’s most sought-after mountain communities. Visit the Visitors Center, explore mountain homes and boutique residential developments, and browse the artisan market for local crafts. Enjoy a bit of sightseeing as well, including a stop at Cerro de la Cruz for panoramic valley views and a visit to Chorro Macho, one of the area’s most iconic waterfalls. You’ll also be introduced to local wellness centers, nature trails, and the relaxed lifestyle that defines this cool-climate retreat.

    Discovery Highlight: Experience the refreshing climate and welcoming, close-knit community of Panama’s premier mountain town.

    Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.

    • bed
      La Compañía del Valle - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
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      El Valle de Anton
    • restaurant
      All-inclusive meals and drinks
    • cadran
      8:30 AM
  • 7

    Day 7

    Relocation Blueprint Workshop

    Begin the morning with a hands-on relocation workshop that brings together everything covered throughout the week: cost of living, banking, healthcare, insurance, cultural considerations, and practical guidance for settling into Panama. There will be ample time for questions and personalized advice. Enjoy lunch at a traditional fonda for an authentic local experience. In the afternoon, return to Panama City with a stop at a shopping mall or supermarket to compare prices and explore daily-life options. The day concludes around 3:30 p.m., giving you the rest of the afternoon and evening for personal planning or revisiting neighborhoods of interest.

    Discovery Highlight: Build your personalized relocation plan with expert support and clear next steps.

    Meals: Breakfast and lunch are included. Dinner is not included, as some participants may depart early or begin optional add-ons and will be staying in various hotels.

    • bed
      Crowne Plaza Airport or similar
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      Panama City
    • map
      Riviera Pacifica
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      Breakfast
    • restaurant
      Lunch
    • cadran
      8:30 AM
    Relocation-Day-5
  • 8

    Day 8

    Departure or Further Exploration

    After breakfast, board the shuttle transfer to the airport for your flight home. For guests with late departures, optional morning excursions are available at an additional cost, such as a visit to Monkey Island or an Embera Indigenous Village.

    Discovery Highlight: Enjoy a final taste of Panama before departure or continue your journey with an add-on experience.

    If you’re extending your stay with an add-on trip, your next adventure begins now.

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      Optional tour available
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      Panama City
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      Breakfast
    • bus
      Airport shuttle
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