{"id":79,"date":"2023-10-12T08:19:22","date_gmt":"2023-10-12T13:19:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sandybeach.site\/?page_id=79"},"modified":"2023-10-14T12:43:29","modified_gmt":"2023-10-14T17:43:29","slug":"79-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sandybeach.site\/?page_id=79","title":{"rendered":"Nueva Gorgona"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\t

Nueva Gorgona<\/strong>, commonly referred to as Gorgona, is a small town of approximately 2,000 people, and located just about 2-3 miles from the more well-known Coronado and about one hour from Panama City.<\/p>\n

This beach town is very popular among expats of any age. Beautiful & quiet beaches great for relaxing. Sometimes you might get a beach all for yourself.<\/p>\n

With a very laid back lifestyle you will enjoy top-notch condos with magnificent ocean views. Is an ideal destination if you enjoy a slow and relaxed lifestyle.<\/p>\n

The residents are extremely friendly and helpful, but you will need to learn some Spanish. For basic needs, the town has some stores and a medical clinic. But you will find everything else next door in Coronado.<\/p>\n

There is an expat community in the San Carlos, Nueva Gorgona & Coronado area. You can get to know each other very easily since the community is small and they have get-togethers and activities that you can join.<\/p>\n

Climate<\/strong><\/p>\n

The town has a tropical climate, ideal for beachgoers. The average temperatures are around 79-82F all year long, with daytime max on 85-89F.<\/p>\n

In Panama, it rains from April to December, being October the month that gets more rainfall. But the area does not often get heavy rains, so you can be outdoors almost daily.<\/p>\n

Getting around<\/strong><\/p>\n

A car is very useful, but there is plenty of public transportation & taxi options. Just remember to call & book taxis in advance.<\/p>\n

Healthcare<\/strong><\/p>\n

There is a basic clinic in the town, but Coronado (5 minutes away) has more complete medical facilities & English-speaking doctors.<\/p>\n

Shopping & Entertainment<\/strong><\/p>\n

You can find several strip malls with essentially all the amenities needed for everyday life, including:<\/p>\n