Bajo Boquete

Bajo Boquete is the downtown core of Boquete, a temperate highland town in Chiriqui Province set in a river valley beneath the Baru Volcano. It is the seat of the local government and the commercial and social heart of the area, holding most of the restaurants, shops, banks, services and the central plaza. The spring-like climate, coffee-farm surroundings and active expat community have made Boquete one of Latin America's best-known retirement destinations. For buyers, Bajo Boquete offers the most walkable, amenity-rich location, with condos, town homes and valley-floor houses appealing to retirees and remote workers. Panama allows full freehold ownership for foreigners and offers attractive residency programs. Investors should weigh the heavy reliance on the North American and European expat market, the town's small scale and limited liquidity, and exposure to seasonal rain and occasional flooding on the valley floor.

Bajo Boquete in Boquete, Chiriqui Province, Panama