It was time for me to go to Bocas del Toro to check out the real esate in the town. We drove to Almirante and took the ferry. Stayed for a week. You can do this when you retire in Panama. I don’t have a schedule. I refuse to have a schedule for the rest of my retirement. I am not rushing anywhere. I do not have a schedule, that's my rule. I might make it to catch a plane but that's about it.
The Bocas del Toro archipelago, located amidst spectacular scenery in the northwestern part of Panama is a favorite with tourists and people from around the world wanting to retire in Panama. The natural beauty of the place is such that almost anyone would be enticed to settle down here. No wonder Bocas del Toro real estate is among the most sought after in Panama. As a matter of fact, Panama real estate, whatever may be the part of the country, is in great demand these days. Even with the world wide recession. The good news I found is that there are plenty of properties in Bocas del Toro that are still available, including condos and single family dwellings.
Although you can easily find details about properties in Bocas del Toro, you should always make it a point to visit the place in person which I did, before I make a purchase decision. Since a lot of paperwork is involved in the process, I did a bit of online research on Bocas, the construction companies and the real estate firms I might deal with. You should not take any decision in haste. I didn’t. Time is my friend. Shopping around is the key to finding the right Bocas del Toro real estate. Real estate agents are a good source of information but try to have contact with more than just one agent. I do. It’s good to get different information from different sources. Try and have a look at as many properties up for sale, as possible and that’s what I’m doing. This is the best way to clinch the right deal when it comes to Panama real estate.
Life here has the Latin American spirit but English is spoken widely. I still believe if you are going to live here, you should learn Spanish. Bocas del Toro has been growing into a new vacation destination for people looking to escape the cold winters of the north. It offers some of the best priced beach front properties in the world. So we went to take a look.
For a little bit of history for you, it's a diverse place and Bocas is the home for at least two of the indigenous peoples. You can visit their villages by invitation when you go there. See how they have lived for 1000’s of years. The villages are located within Bastimentos National Marine Park, one of Panama’s national parks.
The town of Bocas situated on the south eastern tip of Isla Colon and has a modern infrastructure, with a treated water system, paved streets, a hospital with ambulance service, restaurants, a few new hotels, internet services, cable TV, and even a fire department. How do you get to Bocas? Travel is easy, either by air, land or sea. You can catch one of several flights from Panama City. There is also a water taxi service from Almirante or you can drive your car and take the ferry from Almirante. Like I said, we drove and took the ferry. I wanted to soak in the scenery so I took the scenic root. I am not in the habit of rushing anymore.
On the islands with their beautiful beaches, you can witness the rainforests and all the tropical wildlife and greenery. The birds and mammals (turtles), mangroves, and coral reefs are spectacular. We spent some time there snorkeling close to Cayo Nancy. Watched the surfers at Punch Beach. Walked along the beaches for miles and miles. Visited one of the most beautiful beaches in the world with the strange name of Red Frog Beach. Took pictures. Ate one of the best Panama meals I’ve had at a little restaurant called Guari Guari. Meal was about $20, tons of food. Delicious!
There has been a real estate boom in Bocas, along with a quick growth in tourism to Bocas del Toro. Real estate prices have risen as a result but you can still find some good buys if you are looking to retire in Panama. You have to check out the Bocas del Toro real estate.
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