Volcan Pacifica, Chiriqui, Panama: Mountain life, mountain community

Our track record in Luxury Panama Real Estate

Update! July 2008: Rods and cement arrive from the mainland, for the steel-reinforced concrete foundations and piles for the houses now being built.

Sunset Point, Bocas, started four years ago, is our premier waterfront-based community, located around two custom-built canals: The only other canals to be built in Panama in recent times. Why not come and see for yourselves - you'll be made most welcome.

Updated MSP for Volcan Pacifica

The MSP (Master Site Plan) for Volcan Pacifica has now had the Phase 1 overlay added. See the overlay of an aerial photograph for a clear rendering of how the properies are to be laid out.

164 acres on the lower slopes of Volcan Barú: prime Chiriqui real estate

Spanning 164 acres the foothills of Panama's tallest mountain, Volcan Pacifica is a gated community designed with an emphasis on positive coexistence with the surrounding flora and fauna. By retaining a high percentage of cloud-rainforest (surrounding and winding down through the property), the mix of single-family home sites, mountain villas and eco cabins will always retain their own privacy.

Ever-present "Barú"

The tallest peak in Panama: At 11,400 feet Volcan Barú (or simply "Barú" to the locals) is the highest mountain in Panama, and an ever-present, imposing andesite giant on the landscape and culture of Volcan. Early morning is often the best time to see it, as it is common for the mists to accumulate round the summit in the afternoon sun.

Ten reasons to retire to Panama

In a nutshell, Panama is probably the best place in the world to which to relocate. It is even better if you choose to retire here, with a government-backed program to assist in making that a reality. Also, crucially, the locals are friendly and welcome this official initiative. And if it's a cool climate and an agricultural community then properties in the cooler Volcan area, mountain-situated, Chiriqui real estate, is ideal.

A good time to invest in Panama-Chiriqui real estate

As the Panamanian government continues to encourage growth and development, many real-time rewards are available to the foreign investor. And one of these, Panama's much vaunted 20-year property tax exemption policy, was recently extended. However, whilst the deadline to qualify for the new exemption was originally set at December 31st, 2009, officials recently retracted the date by six months.

Chiriqui's first-rate medical facilities/Panama health care

Chiriqui health care: Panama generally offers good medical care and modern hospitals, although these do tend to be concetrated in and around the cities. Hence, the more rural your location, the further you are from the highest level of medical care. However, David (in Chiriqui Province), only 45 minutes from Volcan, has excellent medical facilities ...

Building bridges in Chiriqui

April 2008: The Entrance Road takes a step nearer completion this month, with the building of a bridge over one of the four rivers which run around/through Volcan Pacifica.