Top 5 Gay Cities in Panama for Retirees | Queer Money Ep. 624

Retirement Success in Panama: Top 5 Gay Cities for Warm Weather, Lower Costs & a Softer Landing

If you’re a gay man 45+ thinking, “I want retirement success, but I also want sunshine, lower costs, and a life that doesn’t feel like a constant financial stress-test,” Panama might be your sleeper hit.

In this episode, we break down the Top 5 gay cities in Panama for retirees, ranked #5 to #1 with affordability weighted heavily (because vibes don’t pay rent). You’ll hear what life could look like in places ranging from practical inland hubs to expat-friendly beach communities and a major international city with real LGBTQ+ visibility.

We cover:

1. David (Chiriquí): practical, hospital access, quiet queer scene, solid value
2. Pedasí: beachy and blissed-out… but remote (medical care requires planning)
3. Coronado: gated, developed, expat-heavy, close to Panama City (higher rent)
4. Boquete: cooler mountain air, coffee + hiking, friendly but sleepy
5. Panama City: the most queer-visible option with neighborhoods, bars, and top-tier healthcare

✅ Takeaways for retirement success

1. Panama can lower your cost of living versus many U.S. cities while keeping comfort high.
2. LGBTQ+ life is often low-key outside Panama City—think social circles vs gayborhoods.
3. Healthcare access and language comfort vary widely by city—choose based on your lifestyle, not a fantasy.

Which Panama city fits your version of retirement success?

Chapters:

1. 00:00 - Intro
2. 01:01 - David
3. 03:34 - Pedasí
4. 05:15 - Disclosure
5. 05:45 - Coronado
6. 07:50 - About Panama
7. 09:45 - Boquete
8. 10:54 - Series Table Set
9. 12:12 - Panama City
10. 14:41 - Outro

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