Central America

El Valle de Antón

Coclé · Panama

Sanctuary Score

80 / 100

#12 in the Americas

“Panamanian village inside the crater of an extinct volcano, where 600m elevation, golden frogs, and a 2-hour road to the capital deliver mountain quiet without remoteness.”

A footpath through the green mountains around the crater valley — El Valle de Antón, Panama

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Green fields beneath the surrounding peaks — El Valle de Antón, Panama — Photo by Cristhian Carreño on Unsplash

The crater valley ringed by green peaks — El Valle de Antón, Panama — Photo: Garrison Gunter · CC BY-SA 2.0

The ten pillars

Each scored 1–10 by hand. Their sum is the Sanctuary Score.

Nature9 / 10

Walkability9 / 10

Food6 / 10

Healthcare7 / 10

Climate stability9 / 10

Air & water9 / 10

Safety8 / 10

Connectivity7 / 10

Community7 / 10

Beauty9 / 10

At a glance

Tracked separately from the score — these describe the place, they don't rank it.

Climate: Temperate
Sensory load: 2/10 · calm
Cost: $; ~$550/mo · 1BR
Expat community: Medium

Sources

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