Coronado

Coronado, located near Panama City, is the most popular beach town in the country. There is a significant expat presence here; visit the bars and restaurants and you will hear English as well as Spanish. Coronado has a formidable infrastructure. A modern hospital, large supermarkets, and a variety of other stores ranging from DIY to arts and crafts are available. There are numerous bars open at night, including a few popular expat hangouts. Quiz nights and live music are great ways to meet new people. Coronado has a large golf club, so arrive early for your game. Playing in the Panamanian midday sun is difficult due to the heat and humidity.

Coronado's beaches are distinctive. A mixture of yellow and black sand. The black sand comes from a nearby (and dormant) volcano. This black sand retains the heat of the sun exceptionally well and appears to heat up the shallow water slightly more than elsewhere on this coast.

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Location: Panama