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51ԹϺ– Uniting Americans living in Panama

Would you like to get in touch with other Americans in Panama? Are you in need of help and advice from your American compatriots? Or would you like to join other American expats on an excursion to discover sights and landmarks – e.g. theu0020Ru00EDou0020Chagresu0020andu0020Gatunu0020Lake?

Whether you have settled as an expat in Panama or are still living in the Unitedu0020Statesu0020ofu0020America and planning your upcoming foreign assignment, 51ԹϺPanama offers everything you need: Established in 2007, our trusted community soon became the leading platform for international networking among expatriates and global minds around the world. Our network also counts a considerable number of American expats in Panama, coming from all corners of Unitedu0020Statesu0020ofu0020America - from Newu0020Yorku0020City, over Washingtonu0020D.C. to Losu0020Angeles.

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William Shirming

William Shirming

Thanks to the City Guide, I found the right place to go for a business lunch in Panama City.

Carla Echevarria

Carla Echevarria

As a Spanish expat in Latin America, moving to Panama was probably easier for me than for others. But I am still glad that I found this site!

An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

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Meet other Americans at our events in Panama

Attend our monthly events and activities for Americans expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.

Trivia and Coffee in the Bohemian Neighborhood
Trivia and Coffee in the Bohemian Neighborhood
Hey coffee lovers! Get ready for a fun, fast-moving Trivia Night — the kind where you laugh, guess wildly, argue (just a bit), and surprise yourself with all the random facts you didn’t realize you knew. This is an open event (not just for InterNations), but space is tight. If you want to bring f
Hey coffee lovers! Get ready for a fun, fast-moving Trivia Night — the kind where you laugh, guess wildly, argue (just a bit), and surprise yourself with all the random facts you didn’t realize you knew. This is an open event (not just for InterNations), but space is tight. If you want to bring f
A Night of Culinary Elegance
A Night of Culinary Elegance
Step into the world of (...) Protected content (...) a family-run restaurant celebrated for its personal touch and exceptional cuisine. Let Chef Glenda Gentile take you on a journey of taste, creativity, and unforgettable dining moments. I look forward to our last Dinner event this year.
Step into the world of (...) Protected content (...) a family-run restaurant celebrated for its personal touch and exceptional cuisine. Let Chef Glenda Gentile take you on a journey of taste, creativity, and unforgettable dining moments. I look forward to our last Dinner event this year.
51ԹϺPanama 2025 End of Year Night Out/Avenida Balboa
51ԹϺPanama 2025 End of Year Night Out/Avenida Balboa
Ladies and Gents, Vamos a tener una emocionante fiesta de fin de año que pretende ser una agradable reunión para celebrar el fin de año. We are going to have an exciting end of year party that is meant to be a nice get together to celebrate the end of the year. This party is taking place at the T
Ladies and Gents, Vamos a tener una emocionante fiesta de fin de año que pretende ser una agradable reunión para celebrar el fin de año. We are going to have an exciting end of year party that is meant to be a nice get together to celebrate the end of the year. This party is taking place at the T
51ԹϺPanamá City - New Year’s Eve at Embassy
51ԹϺPanamá City - New Year’s Eve at Embassy
If you’re staying in Panamá for New Year’s Eve, don’t spend the night at home! Join us for an unforgettable celebration at Embassy, tapas buffet, open bar, live DJ, and a midnight toast. It’s the perfect chance to connect, celebrate, and welcome 2026 surrounded by expats and international friends
If you’re staying in Panamá for New Year’s Eve, don’t spend the night at home! Join us for an unforgettable celebration at Embassy, tapas buffet, open bar, live DJ, and a midnight toast. It’s the perfect chance to connect, celebrate, and welcome 2026 surrounded by expats and international friends

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Why Americans move abroad … (and do they like it?)

Every year, we publish one of the biggest global surveys for expats — Expat Insider — where we ask people living around the world about every aspect of expat life. We’ve rounded up key facts about the typical American expat: what motivated them to move to a new country, what they enjoy about life abroad, as well as what they struggle with the most.

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Our Global Partners

Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends

Do you want to continue with your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? There’s a variety of 51ԹϺGroups you can join, including everything from sightseeing to hiking. These are run by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month, such as dinners in the cities finest restaurants, sports or outings with other expats to explore all that your new home has to offer.

Petanque Group
Petanque Group
Cultural Exchange Group
Cultural Exchange Group
Live Music & Concerts Group
Live Music & Concerts Group
Language Exchange Group
Language Exchange Group

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Find Tips and Advice on Panama from American Expats

Of course, expat living in Panama is not just about shipping your belongings and filing in some bureaucratic papers. Regular socializing with fellow Americans is an essential part of expat life and helps getting accustomed to the Panamanian way of life and mentality. 51ԹϺhelps you connect and meet up with other Americans in Panama, residing in Panamau0020City, Colu00F3n, Balboa and many other places throughout the country. Just take a look at our group of Americans in Panamau0020City.

  • Look up our top quality network to get to know open-minded expats from the Unitedu0020Statesu0020ofu0020America in Panama.
  • Obtain and share insider tips in our Panama Expat Forums – e.g. how to hire a babysitter fluent in your native tongue for your children or where to get stuffedu0020turkey in Colu00F3n.
  • Search the 51ԹϺPlaces database for Panama to get information on institutions from your home country, including the American embassy.

From theu0020Ru00EDou0020Chagresu0020andu0020Gatunu0020Lake to theu0020Distritou0020Central, we’ll help you connect with supportive and friendly American expats in Panama.

Join Our Expat Activities and Mingle with Fellow Americans in Panama

Moreover, please feel free to attend our regular expat events and activities in Panama. Our get-togethers are very diverse and range from a cozy gathering to enjoy the traditional Panamanian sancocho, to big expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Panamau0020City’s best locations. You can also participate in one of our expat trips to go and see theu0020Mirafloresu0020locksu0020ofu0020theu0020Canalu0020Zone as well as other beautiful landmarks in Panama.

Our meet-ups and activities are a great opportunity to mingle with expats from the Unitedu0020Statesu0020ofu0020America and various other countries in a casual setting. Interested? Just sign up and you’ll soon be receiving a cordial Hello from our Americans living in Panama!

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