10 Most HATED Beach Towns in Panama — #2 Will Genuinely Shock You

The 10 most hated beach towns in Panama, counted down from 10 to 1 — and the verdict on each one: deserved, overblown, or complicated. From Taboga Island and Punta Chame to Bocas del Toro, the Darien coast, Playa Venao after the October 9 magnitude 7.7 earthquake, and Coronado, the beach town Americans pick more than any other. The full countdown: 10. Taboga Island – complicated 9. Punta Chame – deserved 8. Puerto Armuelles – complicated 7. Las Tablas – overblown 6. Portobelo & Isla Grande – overblown 5. Isla Colón, Bocas del Toro – deserved 4. Mariato & Tonosí – complicated 3. Jaqué, Darién – deserved 2. Playa Venao & Pedasí – complicated 1. Coronado – overblown All sources are listed in the pinned comment. ⚠️ Some footage in this video is illustrative. Facts come from Panamanian and international news reports and the U.S. State Department travel advisory (August 19, 2026). Earthquake figures are from official reports as of October 13, 2026 and may change. ⚠️ This video is for general information only and is not legal, financial or investment advice. Before moving to or buying in Panama, visit in person, rent first, check the current U.S. State Department advisory, and ask for permits and structural reports on any building. #retireinpanama #panama #retireabroad