Bocas del Toro is one of Panama's most well known areas within Panama as well as to the outside world. The area has been home to 12 survivor series from countries all around the world. The Archipelago Bocas del Toro is situated on the Northern Caribbean coast of Panama and borders the Limon county of Costa Rica.

Many have dreamed of living on islands with white sand, tropical palm trees and crystal clear turquoise waters. Well on the islands of Bocas del Toro this is a reality as there are lots of smaller Island all around the Archipelago's that are uninhabited and ready for a long awaited tenant. There are tropical reefs all over the Islands and with all this combined makes the Bocas del Toro area one of the hottest areas to live and to visit in Panama.

One of the great things about the area is that while it is very popular it also has kept itself pristine. There are marine parks all around the Islands and the Lonely Planet calls the area "a biologists fantasy" due to all the preserves. You will also find a high level of people in the area that speak English as well as the local creole or pigeon English. The main island of Isla Colon offers great nightlife, restaurants and friendly people.

Many people always ask "are there hurricanes in Panama'? Well Panama is not in the hurricane path and the shores of Bocas del Toro have never been touched by more than a quick breeze. The weather in the area is fabulous for the majority of the year so you can see why with the low prices while real estate and property in the area is so sort after!!

The history behind Bocas del Toro starts in 1502 when Christopher Columbus came across the Archipelago's. He stopped at Carinero Island, named by him to repair his boats and rest. then in the late 1800 English Sailors or Pirates as the Panamanians call them used the area for hiding as it was a perfect safe haven. Then when the influx of Jamaicans arrived in the early 1900's it became a dynamic commercial zone with the trading of Cocoa and Bananas. These Jamaican's are the reason for the English that is spoken in Bocas del Toro. By the 1900's the United Fruit Company had its HQ in Bocas and boated an impressive 25,000 inhabitants. However all this came to an end in the 1920's when a Banana blight put an end to this thriving town. If you look closely when on Isla Colon you can see the remains of some of the buildings and the park.

Why Bocas del Toro is a good investment!! Beauty - Pristine beaches, protected reefs, tropical rainforest, mangroves, wildlife, crystal clear waters, need we go on. Bocas del Toro is paradise!! Environment - The locals are friendly and eager to help a new inhabitant of any of the Islands. There is a very laid back Caribbean vibe and this is apparent as soon as you arrive, everybody is smiling and happy!! This area is great for Retirees of people looking to escape their everyday lives. Tourism - The area is as we said one of the most popular areas for Panamanians and tourists because of its natural beauty. As new hotels and resorts are being built this is increasing the price of land and materials, however everything is till affordable by western standards. Location- Its location is great as you can fly to either San Jose, Costa Rica or Panama City within an hour and be on an International flight to where you need to go!!! Also as there are no roads and people use boats it is great as there is no traffic. Contact Us to reserve or discuss your property in Panama. Click here for information on the Property Tours