Planning move to Boquete, Panama

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Cynthia BaumhauerMember13 April 2016 16:57:18

Hi, everyone. My name is Cynthia and I currently live in a small town near Asheville, NC. Yes, Asheville is as cool as everyone says, but it's just a little too cold for me for about 5 months of the year. I have been reading about and watching Youtube videos on Boquete for some time now and I think it may be the place for me to retire. I don't have a specific question at this point, just looking for experiences of others who have spent time or lived there.
Thanks so much

Hoping to Boquete Member

Member since 09 February 2015

Hoping to BoqueteMember15 January 2017 13:45:09

Hi Cynthia, I am trying to connect with others who have an interest in moving to Boquete too. I am in love with the area. I have been there 3 times and plan to go again in July. I'm not sure when I might be moving there. Is there anything specific that you are curious about ?

House Tyrell Member

Member since 20 June 2017

House TyrellMember22 June 2017 18:10:47

I'm going to be in Boquete on the 27th-28th of June, and perhaps on the July 2nd as well. If you're there on those dates, let's meet up.

kristc99 Serial expat

Member since 09 December 2012

kristc99Serial expat22 June 2017 20:35:53

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That question is a year old. Hopefully she has figured out things by now.

HD&Rinlove Member

Member since 07 July 2017

HD&RinloveMember07 July 2017 18:04:51

Hello, my partner and I are considering Bouquete...We also will have a home in the Asheville area... Have you decided to move to Bouquete ? How do you find the town, the people, the shops, etc.. Thanks for any help... Deb

House Tyrell Member

Member since 20 June 2017

House TyrellMember07 July 2017 18:42:41

I find the town to be very nice. A lot of gringo-friendly shops, fellow travelers, etc. There are a couple of nice restaurants, the proprietor at Hotel Central Boquete was especially friendly, wired in, etc. You should go there to stay, or at least for coffee

kristc99 Serial expat

Member since 09 December 2012

kristc99Serial expat07 July 2017 19:02:46

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There is no substitute for going there yourself. Anything else is a view through someone else's eyes, and they might not see it the same as you. And a lot of the hype won't say a word about the downsides.

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