InterNations – Uniting Australians living in Panama

Would you like to get in touch with other Australians in Panama? Are you in need of help and advice from your Australian compatriots? Or would you like to join other Australian 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 Australia and planning your upcoming foreign assignment, InterNations Panama 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 Australian expats in Panama, coming from all corners of Australia - from Sydney, over Canberra to Melbourne.

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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 Australians at our events in Panama

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

Taste the American Way of Living
Taste the American Way of Living
Enjoy an outstanding afternoon with grilled Steak, BBQ, Hamburgers or Ribs accompanied with live rock and pop by John Carney, Linda Mc Corry, Edwin and Carlos. 
I know the place and the musicians and I love them! This is not for a quiet meal but for lots of fun and music. NO admission fee - but tip
Enjoy an outstanding afternoon with grilled Steak, BBQ, Hamburgers or Ribs accompanied with live rock and pop by John Carney, Linda Mc Corry, Edwin and Carlos. 
I know the place and the musicians and I love them! This is not for a quiet meal but for lots of fun and music. NO admission fee - but tip
Saturday Night With Live Music
Saturday Night With Live Music
Please Join for a very Special Evening with Live Music & Tribute to the Legendary Colombian Superstar Carlos Vives On Saturday January 24 From 7pm - 11pm. Que esperar para volver a bailar More details to come
Please Join for a very Special Evening with Live Music & Tribute to the Legendary Colombian Superstar Carlos Vives On Saturday January 24 From 7pm - 11pm. Que esperar para volver a bailar More details to come
Contacts That Matter
Contacts That Matter
2026: Ready for business and for meeting new people who are interested in business and socializing? Meet old and new friends. Take the best opportunity every last Monday of the month.
2026: Ready for business and for meeting new people who are interested in business and socializing? Meet old and new friends. Take the best opportunity every last Monday of the month.
All You Can Eat Mexican Buffet
All You Can Eat Mexican Buffet
After all that turkey, ham, pork, potato salad, cranberry sauce, tamales, rom punch and all the other trimmings of the holidays why not take a break from all that stuffing and sit down for a Sunday Mexican Brunch with all the trimmings of Mama Maria at La Cantina de Villa in via Brazil, by the IDAAN
After all that turkey, ham, pork, potato salad, cranberry sauce, tamales, rom punch and all the other trimmings of the holidays why not take a break from all that stuffing and sit down for a Sunday Mexican Brunch with all the trimmings of Mama Maria at La Cantina de Villa in via Brazil, by the IDAAN

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Why Australian expats move abroad (& how they like it)

Every year, we publish one of the biggest global surveys among expats — asking them about various aspects of their life, from work to leisure. Learn what motivated our Australian members to move abroad, what keeps them there, and what they struggle with or miss about home.

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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 InterNations Groups 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 Australian Expats

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

If you ever wish to have a chat in your native language, discover where to shop for Australian food or discuss your favorite sports team's latest match, become a member of the Panamanian InterNations Community:

  • Look up our top quality network to get to know open-minded expats from Australia 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 vegemite in Colón.
  • Search the InterNations Places database for Panama to get information on institutions from your home country, including the Australian embassy.

From the Río Chagres and Gatun Lake to the Distrito Central, we’ll help you connect with supportive and friendly Australian expats in Panama.

Join Our Expat Activities and Mingle with Fellow Australians 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 Panama City’s best locations. You can also participate in one of our expat trips to go and see the Miraflores locks of the Canal Zone as well as other beautiful landmarks in Panama.

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

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