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Many seek Panama as an escape from the pressures felt stateside, in pursuit of a better quality of life. Charlotte’s YouTube channel boasts over 40,000 subscribers, with a demographic spanning ages 30 to 65, including young individuals, singles, elders, and families with children—all drawn to Panama for its promise of a brighter future.
Check out her vibrant on-air radio personality at Blaxit Radio, where she fearlessly tackles pressing issues like the United States, Black Culture, life in Panama and the Black Expats experience.
Uncover the Black Expats journey while listening to the interviews of others who have made their move to Panama. Hear about their lessons learned, gems uncovered and be inspired.



It's For The Culture
Black Expats in Panama (BEIP)
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Love & Marriage In Panama City
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Black Expats with kids in Panama
This group fosters a safe space for parents and kids to connect and find support and resources along their Expat journey.
BEIP Single & Satisfied
Social gatherings from outdoor excursions, to foodie gatherings, concerts, bike riding and more.
BEIP B2B Network
Group comprised of Black Expats that are entrepreneurs and building businesses in Panama.
BEIP Cafe & Conversations
This meetup brings Panamanians together with Black expats so they can practice both English and Spanish in a social setting.
Welcome Wednessdays
Takes place the third Wednesday of each month and is for newcomers who have just relocated or in the process of doing so.




Always Better Than Expected
Thinking about moving to Panama? Join us on our Black Expats in Panama Cultural Relocation Tour.
If you’re looking for an invigorating experience and seeking to explore a new country for an unforgettable time or even considering relocation, look no further. Discover the vibrant charm of Panama, relaxation, and endless possibilities with our exclusive tours led by the charismatic Charlotte Van Horn!
christine pittsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The BEIP #41 Relocation tour exceeded my expectations three-fold! HUGE THANK YOU to Charlotte Van Horn and her professional team for providing an informative, fun, exhilarating, and liberating experience of a lifetime. I was sold on Panama after doing all the YouTube/Online research, but wanted to feel the “vibe” live and up close. The BEIP #41 tour sealed the deal for me! And as a bonus, new friendships, bonds, and connections were born. Experiencing Panama through a BEIP tour is HIGHLY recommended and a MUST DO. The Mad Zapper Hair RemovalTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My tour was fantastic! Our guides were excellent! The food was delish! The accommodations were fabulous! BEIP has been very helpful even after the tour, always answering questions and suggestions. I love, love, love BEIP! jerrick draydenTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellence! From the time we discovered the group on FB, we have received nothing but excellence. Examples: We land in a foreign country, and we greeted by a driver, holding our name up. Later that evening, at the meet and greet we form relationships with other Expats, which last a lifetime. On the tours, we visit neighborhoods and cities in Panama and are educated about the areas, the history and the culture. During the tour, we meet several professionals; doctors, nurses, attorneys, real estate agents, etc. I could go on forever, singing the praises of Charlotte Van Horn and Black Expats of Panama but you must experience it for yourself. I will say thanks to her and her team, my wife and I have our dual citizenship and are planning to retire and Panama an hour early 50s. XYTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I recently had the pleasure of experiencing a tour that encompassed Panama City, vibrant beach communities, the historic city of Colon and more. From start to finish, this tour was enriching and enjoyable. Mz PatchouliTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Charlotte Van Horn, Founder and CEO of Black Expats in Panama (BEIP), is dynamic, gracious, charismatic, unflappable...virtually limitless! Then there’s BEIP's tour guide is Teo Jolly. Teo, teaches Afro-Panamanian history and culture (as the charter/tour bus rolls); weaving Panama’s extraordinary history into the history of the full diaspora. Teo, alone would be worth the price of admission. Treat yourself to the BEIP tour. The hospitality, education, food, entertainment, comfort, etc., is an indelible experience. However, I dare you to prepare yourself for Panama drivers/traffic, they make New York drivers look like the Amish. Our driver, Luiz, was flawless. There was an incident on a tight rural road, where we were stuck for quite some time; little did I know Wendy, sitting beside me, had a bag of groceries doubling as her purse. She started opening all sorts of chips, fresh & cut fruits, sweets, and so on, with the directive, "Pass it to the front." Yasmin (sp?) had a delightful surprise (80 proof?) in her well-packed bag, and it was muy bueno! Charlotte, who was already deejaying, took to the mic with her rendition of Rappers Delight and we all joined in on cue. It was a blast! We kinda all expected it, cause that's what our people do. Kudos to the staff behind the scenes, and to anyone I failed to mention. Oh yeah, Charlotte's husband, Alfredo, is a saint! Do something out of the ordinary, for yourself...take this BEIP tour. Chances are you’ll forge fabulous new friendships and I’d venture to guess you could use some new friends, right about now. Just book it! Mz j Tomeka GivensTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Thanks to the BEIP Team for providing a exemplary experience. It was exploratory, educational, and fun. These guys covered all bases on what and who is needed to smoothly, successfully, and legally get your residency in Panama. I'm honestly still processing the education that was shared. The details/planning for our tour group (BEIP 40) exuded care, consideration, fun, love, safety, and truth. Every black person within the diaspora need to book this tour. If this tour doesn't change your life, it will lace your perspective with confirmation and truth. In just one trip, I've fallen in love with Panama and planning my return before I left. To the Tour Goddess - Charlotte, El General - Alfredo, The Professor - Teo Jolly, The Captain - Antonio, and last but certainly not least, The Driver Extraordinaire - Luis, Thank you and may you all continue to be blessed to bless future tour groups the way you blessed ours. The BEIP Team collectively is a National Treasure of Panama. Vida DeVaughnTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This was an amazing experience! Charlotte and her team are “top notch”. The tour was extremely organized, detail oriented, informative and so much fun! I would highly recommend this tour to anyone considering relocating to Panama. Aleta GardnerTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I was in BEIP#37 tour group. No regrets. BEIP tour with Charlotte was very informative. She was available for my questions. I needed a kick start for my journey to set up residency in Panama and this tour was exactly what I needed. The hotel where we stayed "Torres Del Alba" was awesome and centrally located. Overall the tour was well worth it and I highly recommend this tour. Dionne BlanksTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Black Expats in Panama Relocation Tour was an incredibly unique, fun and cultural experience! 10/10 highly recommended. The team went above and beyond to ensure that we were cared for from the moment we arrived in Panama. Everything was very organized and the activities and itinerary was well thought out and executed. We look forward to exploring with BEIP again soon! Kristina WHTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My husband and I attended the BEIP Colon Day cultural tour and it was absolutely wonderful! Everything was organized and executed so well. From the warm welcome and energy from Charlotte Van Horne, to the incredible attentiveness of her team, the skilled bus driver, and friendly & knowledgeable tour guide Teojolly ... everything was great! We loved it all... the timeless music on the bus, the tour stops, the delicious food at the restaurant, the beautiful beach and water taxi tour, the Congo dancers, and small touches like the lavender scented face cloths and mimosas on the bus, to well appointed bathroom and food breaks. I would 100% recommend this tour and BEIP!