Boquete, the land of flowers and great coffee, has attractions for all its’ visitors. Its’ splendid weather, calm atmosphere and abundant flora and fauna, place Boquete high on the list of places one must visit in Panama. The Caldera river, which runs across Boquete and its blue mountains, which are almost permanently crowned with clouds, surrounded by green plains, give all that go to Boquete reason to admire its’ beauty.
Located in the western end of Panama, in the district of Chiriqui, Boquete was founded in 1911. It soon became home to a eclectic mix of immigrants from other provinces of Panama and from other districts within the province. Europeans from Germany, Yugoslavia, Sweden, and North America, arrived to put their personal stamp on this town, tucked away on the green mountain highlands. The architecture of Boquete is as varied as its residents.
Nowadays, 14%of Boquete’s residents are American and European expatriates and retirees. Attracted by Boquete’s beauty, great resources, tranquility and the low cost of life in Panama, the town has a population of just over 19,000. Because of its altitude, some 1,200 metres above sea level, Boquete’s climate is refreshingly cooler than that of the lowlands.
Boquete is host to an annual Fair of the flowers and Coffee in January. Its coffee is considered to be some of the finest in the world. Boquete is also very near Volcan Baru, the highest mountain in Panama. Visitors to Volcan Baru can easily hike up and over through the path Sendero de los Quetzales.
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The volcanic mountains surrounding world famous Boquete in the highlands of Panama are a must see for any visitor here. Whether in the seat of a four wheel drive touring car or on foot trekking through the wilderness, the rainforest wonders of Boquete will keep the shutter on your camera very busy.
One the area’s premier adventures is a hike or ride up majestic Volcan Baru. This long extinct volcano is the source of many of the areas mountains. Ash from its ancient eruptions now gives soil in the valleys below a richness found only in volcanic regions. If your legs can handle the rigors of a 4 to 5 hour walk to the summit of an 11,000 foot mountain, you will love your hike to the top. If a leisurely ride up is more to your liking, there are many 4×4 and horseback tours available.
Other popular tours in the Boquete region include wildlife safaris into the area’s more remote regions. Here you’ll find more than 100 different species of animals and better than 500 species of birds.
The valley at the base of Volcan Baru is actually a caldera. This is the floor of the vent or crater of a volcano. Hot springs still percolate up from magma layers below creating volcanically heated streams and pools ideal for long relaxing soaks.
The Boquete region is famous for its coffee plantations. When visiting here make sure to spend some time discovering these tasty pleasures of our coffee industry and the native charms of our indigenous people.
When planning your mountain adventure in Panama it is always a good idea to have a chat with a local travel professional. Why come this far without making the best of your time and treasure?
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While in Panama why not look into some of the many ways you can fund your retirement here while vacationing in your younger years. Panama offers a wide range of investment, tax, banking, estate management, and real estate options designed to help you develop an off shore nest egg and a paid for retirement home while you enjoy years of vacation fun.
Did you know that when you retire to Panama, you will no longer have to pay taxes on income you earn outside of the country? If you buy your retirement home with the right guidance, you may not have to pay property taxes for up to 20 years either.
How would you like a low cost vacation home that pays for itself? When you buy property in one of Panama’s high demand “Condo Tel”, revenue from rentals while you are away can sometimes pay for your unit. By the time you reach retirement, your paid for resort condo will be waiting.
It is also important to remember that Panamanian law allows you to invest and bank in secrecy. The mechanisms that make this financial privacy possible have also produced one of the best estate management jurisdictions on earth.
If you are thinking about vacationing or retiring in Panama, or if you will be visiting to develop an asset protection, business, banking, or investment strategy, make sure to begin by building a strong relationship with a local attorney. There are many third party sources able to help you select the best one for your needs. These groups provide unbiased reviews of providers in Panama’s professional community speeding you to a successful pairing.
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