(Boqueteguide) On November 14, two weeks ago I posted this photo of a cliff view house in Caldera Boquete, Panama. Today I received some updated photos from Howard Hill, thank you Howard. The message is clear, there is a real risk of having a house on the edge of a cliff. This geologic fact is not limited to Panama nor is Panama exempt from geology regardless of the … [Read more...]
Why Boquete, Panama Is Attracting Retirement Home Buyers
(NuwireInvestor)It must be the best view in Panama…green hills that inspire artistic tendencies in even the most mundane-minded. Rainbow-rows of flowers line neat footpaths and dress up the little cottages that hide behind them. This is Boquete. Richard Detrich, who has lived in this area for more than five years, says he and his wife, Nikki, got healthier just by … [Read more...]
18-Hole Championship Golf Course in Boquete opens
(PanamaInvestor)I had an opportunity to visit Cielo Paraiso (Paradise Sky) last month and I must say it is beautiful and the views are truly incredible. It had been well over a year since I have had the time to visit and they have made a great deal of progress under very difficult circumstances. Not only have they been struggling, as most residential projects with a … [Read more...]
Considering Panama Retirement: Simple, Reasonable and Relaxed
Many who decide on retirement in Panama do so without first spending a great deal of time in the country. This often leads to unrealistic expectations and sometimes disappointment. Living in any country is truly what you make of the experience; however, retiring in Panama can provide an uncomplicated, inexpensive and tranquil lifestyle if you do your homework first. The … [Read more...]
Panama City, Arraijan and David
Panama City Panama City is the capital and largest city of the country, with a population of about 800,000, and a greater metro area of 1.2 million. It is the political and administrative center of Panama, and it is geographically situated at the Pacific entrance to the Panama Canal. Panama is also an important economic center in Central America, being a major banking and … [Read more...]