Life is easy in Coronado Beach, Panama

What about the Coronado area? 

There is one town that's growing into a bustling beach community.  I'm talking about Coronado, the "crown" of the Pacific in the Republic of Panama.

Over time, several things become apparent. First, Coronado is only an hour from Panama City. It is the best beach you can get to in such a short period of time.

The more time you spend in Coronado, the more clearly you see it: here you can have the ultimate city-beach blend. That's a cocktail I could really go for.

Coronado is located in what's known as the Arco Seco, or dry arch. This region is known for its lack of rainfall. Whereas Panama's "wettest" areas (mostly on the Caribbean coast) can receive up to 129 inches of rain a year, the Arco Seco gets less than half that, typically a maximum of about 69 inches.

So why would so many expats choose the Pacific over the turquoise waters of the Caribbean? Rainfall has a lot to do with it. Even during the rainy season (typically April through December), rainy days in Coronado tend to consist of only an hour or two of rain. Most days, you see the sun. That's a powerful plus.

In the Coronado area it is simply impossible to be friendless or bored.

The community here used to consist solely of wealthy Panamanians. But after the late 1990s, that began to change.  Property values increased and that drew foreign and local investment. Expats began to move to Coronado, and a trickle became a steady stream.

Today, Coronado is filled with a fun, interesting mix of Panamanians and expats...part-timers and weekenders and full-timers, too. The town is growing, with a new shopping plaza and hospital bumping up the "wow factor" in a big way. With growth has come an increasingly active community that calls itself Expats West. There are schools and classes and charity drives. New restaurants and cafes provide a good variety.

Though property prices right in Coronado town have risen, this beach community still offers the best value Panama's Pacific Coast has to offer. And though it can be tough to find a home for under $200,000 right in Coronado, growing pueblos 10 to 20 minutes away offer bargain beach property in close proximity. So there truly is something for everyone here.  If interested in exploring more Panama Real Estate in the Coronado or any other area of Panama please visit the best Realtors in the country, Re/Max Beaches and City (www.beachesandcity.com) and send Janet or Richard a message and they will surly help you find what you are looking for.


GUESS WHAT?  They are going to turn the Rio Hato airport into a NEW INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT!!!