Panama ranked among the top three cities in which to live in Latin America next to Buenos Aires and Montevideo. The survey takes into account transportation, crime rate, arts and entertainment. Education Panama City boasts an excellent private school system. Medical Services Health care is both excellent and reasonably priced in Panama. Many of the country's physicians earn their degrees in the U.S. and other industrialized countries, and the state university offers a top quality medical program.
Bilingual doctors are common in all Panama City hospitals.
Water supply is safe to drink with few exceptions throughout the country. Environment Panama is the only city in the world in which a protected, tropical rainforest can be found within city limits. The country's most famous attraction is, of course, the Panama Canal. There are several superb viewing areas that can be easily reached from Panama City. There are five golf courses in or near the city and beach areas.