The town is called Boquete and it is in the province of Chiriqui in the western highlands of Panama. Their are a number of great communities here in Boquete including Cielo Paraiso where they have a world class championship course in the mountains http://www.cieloparaiso.com and Valle Escondido, where I live with my family. http://www.valleescondido.biz
I am presently working on a 1250 acre property here that has tremendous opportunity for future development and is priced at 25% of comparable properties that sold last year. Why? Because my client understands what is happening around the world and has adjusted his thinking. On top of that he is in the cattle business and has other opportunities that require cash so he has dropped his price from $10,000,000 to $5,000,000. There is potential for a Hydro Project on the property and we have been approached by a huge corporation looking to develop one there.
For information on this property and others in Panama please see my web site and contact me with any questions that you might have. www.panamaadvisorygroup.com
OK, back to why I live in Panama and why here in Boquete, because I am 2 hours from the most spectacular coastal area in the Pacific south of the Southern Passage in Alaska and the fishing for snapper, wahoo, tuna and marlin is incredible. And the family loves to fish!
Our favorite place to stay on the ocean and our favorite beach is 2 hours away from our home in the mountains.
Seagull Cove Lodge, Boca Chica and Isla Bolanos
www.seagullcovelodge.com
“Somewhere, over the rainbow, way up high…There’s a land that I heard of, once in a lullaby. Somewhere, over the rainbow, skies are blue. And the dreams that you dare to dream, really do come true. ” – E.Y. Harburg
There is indeed a land where rainbows often grace skies that are unencumbered by pollution, life is unhurried, and retirement dreams are fulfilled for many, in the Chiriqui highlands of Panama. Here’s the story…
Ex-pats, for those who are unfamiliar with the term, are those who leave one’s native country to live elsewhere. This unique breed may have a few motivational variations for permanently traversing beyond borders, but they tend to share a common character trait – a great sense of adventure in abandoning what is socially, culturally, and geographically familiar to pursue their dream of a healthier, happier, less hectic lifestyle. And, given the current economic state of affairs, perhaps they share the collective desire to avoid a possible catastrophe.
They seek a better quality of life married to a lower cost of living. They’re confident enough to start over in a new environment, making new friends. Ex-pats likely possess a libertarian streak, a do-it-yourself mentality that propels them to create their lives anew, whether it means transforming a piece of property into a model of green energy self-sufficiency, launching a new school for local kids, or opening a new café. And characteristically, they want to integrate into a community of similar-minded souls.
What gives a particular area the gravitational pull for ex-pats? It often starts with a warm climate and beautiful scenery surrounding a charming, affordable city or town. An abundance of fresh water sources, locally grown food and reliable hydro-electric power. Add a big welcome mat to foreigners from the local people, and a government actively enticing you to stay with such incentives as no property tax for the first 20 years, a generous program for newcomers to guarantee permanent residency, equal rights under the law, discounts for products and services across the board, plus excellent asset protection and maximum privacy from the banking institutions. Welcome to Boquete, Panama, and leave the door open. There’s more coming.
WELCOME TO MY HOME IN THE LAND OF THE RAINBOWS
