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Panama’s Most Convenient Coastal Retirement Area

Panama’s Most Convenient Coastal Retirement Area

In an article for Forbes Travel, Kathleen Peddicord of International Living names Coronado and Riviera Pacifica in her top 7 retirement destinations in Panama.

"The closest stretch of swimmable beaches to the capital is Coronado and the chain of small towns known collectively as the ’City Beaches.’”

Kathleen from International Living explains in the article.

Just an hour from Panama City, she continues,  Coronado has a range of amenities. Perhaps the name "City Beaches" is due to Coronado’s proximity to the city, or that intersection where Coronado lies has become a mini city; what is clear about Coronado, Panama, is that it is not only a retirement destination.

And, in part, that’s what makes it such a great retirement destination! 


Popular among those looking for a weekend escape and families seeking an alternative lifestyle, Coronado is home to many expats and locals. This lively community, which grows on weekends and public holidays, has everything you could need from health care to markets, cinemas, and gyms. 

Coronado offers a slower-paced lifestyle with access to everything you would find in a major city.

In addition to its development and location, retirement in Coronado also offers the opportunity to get outside -

An active retirement is increasingly important for many people worldwide. Coronado offers them access to sports like golf year-round. With accessible pricing for memberships, the Coronado Golf & Country Club has become a hot spot for golfers and active retirees. 

 From Golf to pickleball, tennis, and padel, the community has it all.

There are also health centers offering alternative therapies and rehabilitation. With proximity to the city, specialist and other health services are accessible. Many people find health care to be a fraction of the cost it would be in North America.

A fulfilling retirement is not just a destination; it is belonging to a community that feels like the right one. 

Terra Viva Coronado 


Communities like Terra Viva Coronado are shaping the future of Coronado, changing the way residents connect with the natural world and each other. Terra Viva homes put the forest in your backyard. Harvest fresh fruit during your evening walks, and enjoy the endless opportunities to connect with the world around you. 

Terra Viva has a prime location on the Coronado golf course, and countless native birds call Terra Viva home.

If your retirement journey is about sharing cultural diversity, values, and unique experiences, learn more about Terra Viva, and find out if Coronado Panama might be the place to begin the next chapter. 




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