I am looking at a possible retirement destination in Panama...don't want to be in the city. Don't know Spanish but assume I should learn atleast some before hand. .Am hoping to travel down to explore it in person in the fall with my son.
Am interested in what places have the best ex-pat communities, atleast at first. Originally I was against the idea of living in any "Gated Community"...
I am not afraid of a new culture and am reasonably adaptable..But have already found that the crime is increasing in some areas including home invasions, much like Costa Rica, and am now wondering if atleast a community with a large ex-pat population wouldn't be best.
I prefer the mountains to the beach as long as I can get to a beach occasionally. Boquete so far bubbles up near the top , but am also curious about Las Tablas and Coronado.
And advice or comparisons would be appreciated...Pros & Cons of each...or other locals ?