Panama's
western city of Boquete, just 30 minutes from David, the capital
of Panama's Chiriquí Province, is nestled among the country's
most mountainous region, at 1,200 meters (3,600 ft.). Situated
between the Caldera River, which lies to the east, and Baru
Volcano to it's west, Boquete enjoys a comfortable year-round
climate ideal for active retirement living and outdoor adventure
seekers alike- birding, hiking, mountain biking, rafting, etc.
In addition, the near perfect weather and rich, fertile soil
has created an ideal setting for floral exportation and coffee
growing.
LATE BREAKING BOQUETE NEWS
April 2, 2009
Crisis May Strengthen Boquete, Panama's Real Estate Market
by Beverly Gallagher - Luxury Latin America
While the Boquete real estate market feels the pinch of the economy along with the rest of the world, the current crisis may be more of a blessing than a curse - with demands on infrastructure and dependence on loans and speculators alleviated.
Read more here >>>
LATEST HAPPENINGS IN BOQUETE
Saturday April 4 2009
Johnny V hangs with Hall of Fame Boxer Roberto Duran
Escape to Boquete publisher John Villegas hangs out with Panamanian Hall of Famer Roberto Duran
Read the complete history of Roberto Duran here >>>
ENTERTAINMENT
Boquete Jazz Festival 2009
March 13-14
 4 out of 5 gold stars
There is no question that "Jazz Is Alive" in Boquete and this years festival was living testimony!
Headlined by Luba Mason (married to Ruben Blades) and featuring the melodic and sometimes hard driving rhythms of other immensely talented artists like Reginald Boyce, Hernan Romero, Yuri Honing Quartet, the IMOX Jazz Band and others, this festival was a smashing success.
Forget that this was only the third ever Boquete Jazz Festival, it was a quantum leap from previous events.
One recommendation Boquete Jazz promoters; next year create the "mood" - turn down the house lights and create a more intimate setting.
Photos and sound bites here >>
What the press has to say about Boquete:
Best places to Retire
FORTUNE magazine's 2005 Retirement Guide selects Boquete as one of the 5 best places in the world to retire. Read more >>>
“One of the Six-to-Die for second home destinations in the Americas"
according to Conde Nast Traveler
“A lot of people like to compare Panama to Costa Rica 15 or 20 years ago… there is a ton of nascent eco-tourism, and an embarrassment of wildlife and natural beauty to see… - just as in Costa Rica. But parts of Panama are undeniably first-world, and priced accordingly”
New York Times
“Panama is the most beautiful retreat in the world and almost undiscovered.”
According to Harper’s Bazaar |
