Colombia versus Panama.
A Ms. L. Wall has posted on the self-introductions thread.
She spent last winter in Panama, and wants to spend next winter in Colombia. Meantime, she is wondering what are the differences between the two countries.
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Colombia has more highlands and highlands cities than Panama. This is important in countries close to the Ecuador.
Medellín (city of "eternal spring") and the Coffee Zone cities are at altitude and thus have mild climates, unlike the humid, sweaty lowlands. Anyone exiting Panama City for these Colombian metros will likely be relieved by the weather change, unless high altitude negatively impacts such an Expat.
Naturally, some like it hot. For them, Colombia's coastal cities including Cartagena may be suitable.
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Colombia is South of Panama, so flight schedules may add hours to an Expat's itinerary. The need for connections (sometimes through Panama City) can add to travel time from the U.S. and Canada.
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