Why NOT to Live in Boquete, Panama

Last activity 03 August 2015 by G from Alaska

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PacificaMaryAnnContributor19 July 2015 23:57:14

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Please follow the Discussion Forum - boquete.ning.com/forum and decide for yourself if Boquete is the idyllic utopia that is being presented. There has been another home invasion, this time the husband was shot and killed. The wife and very elderly mother were tied up and the car was stolen. The area where the home is located is called River Ranch. There are 2 threads about this home invasion that occurred just last night.

Three weeks ago, a house in Boquete was burglarized and the family's 2 small dogs disappeared along with belongings and the car, which was later found in David. Ask yourself if Chiriquí is the right place to move with your beloved pets.

If you are considering moving to Boquete. The discussions are up-to-date and well written by residents of Chiriquí/Boquete/David. Beautiful scenery is not always enough.

PacificaMaryAnnContributor20 July 2015 00:10:57

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Update: The victims are Canadians.

PacificaMaryAnnContributor20 July 2015 21:06:06

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G from Alaska has posted the full story on this home invasion and murder on the "Safety in Panama thread".

SunsetSteveSerial expat20 July 2015 22:20:46

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If this awful event happened in Miami it may not have been even remarked upon let alone made the news. That fact alone goes some distance to show what a remarkable thing this is in Boquete

PacificaMaryAnnContributor22 July 2015 12:44:59

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Another good blog to follow, if you are thinking about moving to the Boquete area is: - chiriquichatter.net/blog/

Chiriquí Chatter and Boquete Ning are 2 really good blogs written by the expat residents of Chiriquí. You will learn the nice things about living in Boquete, the type of expats that live there, where to shop, where to eat, volunteer opportunities, and most importantly, the recent crimes.

- boquete.ning.com/forum
- chiriquichatter.net/blog

G from AlaskaNew member03 August 2015 18:38:17

Last Thursday night 6 different locations were robbed in one night. Hotel Ladera, a couple were followed home from a local restaurant robbed (even their Lexus was taken) they were new to Boquete`, a gas station, a home in Palmira, another home and another restaurant. ALL in one night! The 1st couple's robbery sounds a bit like it may be the same gang that shot and killed Joe then tied up his wife and elderly mother in law the week before. I lived in Boquete` for 4 years. I'm not just someone who doesn't know what is going on. BEWARE those who are considering moving there. Local ex pats are very reluctant to speak of these things to strangers so if you ask while you are on vacation don't expect an honest answer. Look for more info. on Boquete.ning and sign up for Alto Al Crimen to get the truth in english.

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