| Composed of lush virgin rainforest, and nestled in the clouds of the Panamanian mountains the picturesque mountain town of Boquete, is a mountain paradise that is the perfect place for you to start you new life in Panama. By now it should be no secret that the real estate market in Panama is booming, and this trend is likely to continue. Boquete however, due to its somewhat remote location and altitude, has yet to feel the strain of the runaway train rise in Real Estate prices that has hit much of the rest of Panama. This is not to say that Boquete is lacking in any of the amenities that one wants in a prime Real Estate investment opportunity, no, Boquete has natural scenic beauty, a thriving American expat community and a way of life that will capture your heart the moment you set foot in this charming town. Boquete is your diamond in the Rough. Boquete was founded on April 11th, 1911. In Spanish, the word Boquete means ‘gap’ or ‘opening.’ It was precisely this gap in the Continental Divide that provided explorers and adventure seekers, in the 1850’s, a more northerly short cut to the Pacific, en route to the goldfields around San Francisco California. Many of those first explorers returned, charmed by Boquete’s natural beauty. Those early settlers were made up of the indigenous population, Swiss, Yugoslavs, Dutch, Germans, and North Americans. However, today, more and more people from all over the world are discovering this natural diamond in the ruff. With a population, spread over some 500 sq. km. and numbering a little over 18,000, Panama’s Boquete is a secret becoming harder to keep. Volcanic soil predominates the area, having once emanated from the now dormant, Volcano Baru. Indigenous people like the Ngöbe-Buglé and Guaymies, live in the hills around Boquete, and supply the labor required in local coffee farms and plantations, and the now booming real estate market. Boquete enjoys a comfortable year-round climate ideal for active retirement living and outdoor adventure seekers alike- birding watching, hiking, mountain biking, rafting, are just a few of the many activities available to residents and visitors of Boquete. Boquete also boasts a growing number of fine dining, and nighttime entertainment options for those who discover this new land of promise. Indeed, FORTUNE magazine's 2005 Retirement Guide selects Boquete as one of the 5 best places in the world to retire. In addition, the near perfect weather and rich, fertile soil has created an ideal setting for floral exportation, coffee growing and the production of the sweetest oranges and fruits found anywhere in the world. Opportunities for real estate investment abound in Boquete. No matter if you’re looking for that new vacation home, or investment property, Panama’s Boquete has what your looking for at prices you would not believe possible. Local Real Estate agents have many listings to choose from and will be glad to assist you in your search for that perfect slice of mountain paradise to call your own. Visitors to Boquete will find themselves basking in sunny, mild mountain weather and marveling at the exquisite vistas. Boquete's healthy climate has also prompted many to believe it is the secret to longevity since many native Boqueteños have lived well on past their one-hundredth birthday. It’s just one more reason to invest in a condominium, vacation home, or permanent residents in Panama’s Boquete. If you are one of the spirited few that longs to investigate uncharted territory, then you are invited to explore a whole new world, a world of comfortable, affordable living set in the exotic local of Boquete Panama.
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