Retirement in Boquete or ???

dunnperformance

New member

Member since 17 December 2020

Boquete, Chiriquí

dunnperformance

12 February 2021 03:47:06

dunnperformance

12 February 2021 03:47:06

Boquete, Chiriquí

Flying in to Panama on March 2,2021 Would like to visit a few coastal towns along the way to Boquete. Any suggestions on a nice coastal town between Panama City and Boquete. Preferably would like to find some expats as we are doing our research for the move to Panama. Sounds like Boquete would be our choice, but we must visit a few different towns before we make our decision. Would like a safe community with easy going folks like ourselves.
Thanks for any suggestions, looking forward to getting down there soon, Keith

kristc99

Serial expat

Member since 09 December 2012

David

kristc99

12 February 2021 13:47:13

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kristc99

12 February 2021 13:47:13

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David

Coronado/Gorgona area is popular with expats, and Pedasi is also.

llaprade

Member

Member since 02 February 2021

Bocas del Toro

llaprade

13 February 2021 15:35:48

llaprade

13 February 2021 15:35:48

Bocas del Toro

Hi Keith,

I too just arrived from the US on 2/7/2021
I have only been here for a week but I have learned a LOT in that short time!

First, I encourage you to make a checklist of amenities you are or are not comfortable with long term. Many rentals do not include hot water or furniture.

Also, I have learned that safe areas are not as widespread as the internet and those selling tourism make it seem. Nor is it as cheap!!!

If you have whatsapp or fb messenger I am happy to discuss more

llaprade

Member

Member since 02 February 2021

Bocas del Toro

llaprade

13 February 2021 15:37:45

llaprade

13 February 2021 15:37:45

Bocas del Toro

PS I would not recommend Boquette for retirement based on my local hosts and neighbors feedback. Pedasi would be better if it fits your environmental criteria.