Panama Canal

Boquete, Palo Alto

Panama Information

The Republic of Panama is located in Central America between Costa Rica and Colombia. Know foremost for the Canal, Panama is an unexpected surprise to many who travel here for the first time.
Panama is easily accessed by flights from Central America, North, and South America. There are daily direct flights from several U.S. cities and weekly direct flights are available from some cities in Canada. European travellers may travel direct from Madrid or through the Americas.

The capital, Panama City, is a bustling metropolis with all the big-city offerings one could desire. Sky-scrapers dominate the skyline and are indicative of the businesses and industries that thrive here. Shopping, restaurants, theatre, galleries, music and other cultural activities may be enjoyed in this cosmopolitan city that stands impressively on the edge of Panama Bay on the Pacific Ocean.

Outside of the city the range of diversions available is close to endless. Beaches are superb on both coasts and given proximity it is possible to visit the Pacific and the Caribbean coasts in the same day. Surfing is a popular sport for locals and tourists and there are several competitions held in different areas of Panama annually. Panama boasts some of the best deep-sea and sport fishing in the world. Sailfish, Marlin, Tuna, and Wahoo are all found in Panama’s waters. Snorkelling and scuba-diving further reveal the underwater treasures that Panama holds. Sea kayaking offers an up-close introduction to Panama’s costal areas and islands. In-land, water adventures continue on Panama’s rivers with fishing and some of the best white water rafting in the world.

Escape the heat of the lowlands and head for the mountains. Panama’s highlands offer lush forests, cool springs and fresh air. The town of Boquete, nestled in a valley in the Province of Chiriqui, has a perfect, spring-like climate year round. This historically agricultural community has had a new wave of foreign immigrants in recent years; people drawn by the climate, the people, lifestyle, cost and quality of life. Boquete is 38 km. from Chiriqui’s capital of David, a peasant day trip from the Caribbean Coast and 40 km. from the Pacific Coast. There are daily flights from Panama City to David and back to Panama City.

Activities in Boquete often revolve around nature. This area is know as the “land of coffee and flowers”. Birding, hiking, cycling, fishing, river-rafting, horse-back riding, jogging, gardening, can all be enjoyed here year round. Cielo Paraiso will offer the first 18-hole Championship Golf Course in Boquete to its members and guests. An extensive practice area has also been designed to include the driving range, putting greens, chipping area with sand bunkers. Other planned facilities at Cielo Paraiso’s Country Club include 4 tennis courts, squash, full Fitness Center and Spa, Pool, Mens’ and Ladies’ lockers with wet areas and private meeting, conference and event facilities with gourmet catering available. Dining options will be at the Inn or Clubhouse restaurants and bars.

Bilingual medical services are available in Boquete as well as in David’s two private hospitals. Costs of health care are considerably lower than in the U.S. and, if needed, one can usually see a specialist within days of a referral. Medical insurance, if desired, may be obtained via international insurance carriers or locally at reasonable rates.

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