One of the most important factors driving any real estate market is that mysterious commodity commonly labeled “ Lifestyle”.

Defining the lifestyle of any real estate market is challenging because the judgments involved are more intuitive than factual. More anecdotal than empirical.

One of Panama’s greatest strengths is that no matter what your looking for in a lifestyle, you will find it in this fast growing Central American paradise.

Panama City offers a sophisticated but relaxed setting, while the mountains of Boquete feature natural wonders and some of the best weather on the planet. Modern beachfront condo communities offer a swining Riviera like appeal, while Panama’s vast countryside offers low cost acreage and a rural lifestyle.

Panama is the hub of Central America. Its Ex-Pat community includes immigrants of every nationality. Your lifestyle choices are as unlimited as the diversity of this remarkable nation.

When choosing your next lifestyle, why limit your options? You’ll find them all in fabulous Panama.

Although Panamanians are generally smart, loyal and kind people, the seriously high stress levels are disabling city residents!  The noise level averages in Panama City will red line a decibel meter. Are the frazzle meters red-lining in Panama City too? And remember the frazzle theory is: while frazzled we cannot concentrate or think clearly.

Panama City’s transportation issues make many people feel unsafe and anxious.  Perhaps partially because the “red devil” buses providing mass transit throughout the country are historically extremely hazardous as they careen through the streets, honking.

These city streets make people feel anxious, because the operating system for the Panama City taxi cabs allows anything on four tires to be a cab and to charge whatever they want.  Traffic lights are at a minimum and auto inspection standards to take the wrecks off the roads are nonexistent.  With the majority of crossroads having no traffic management, drivers all honk their way through most all the intersections and pedestrians are always in danger.

Panama City streets are full of racing, brightly painted buses and smelly, 1970’s Toyota’s with no seat belts, doors that spring open on a whim and windows that don’t work; spouting smelly smoke out of their unsecured tailpipes, and honking endlessly, while the driver debates his inflated fee with you at the top of his voice. Is that good?  It doesn’t look, smell or sound like paradise to me.

#1 Calle, Bocas del Toro, Isla Colon

Telephone: 011-507-757-9771   Reservations/Fax 011-507-757-9018

e-mail:  h_bocasdeltoro@hotmail.com

A little off the beaten track, your wondrous tropical island adventure begins after a one-hour flight from Panama City.  A Hotel Bocas Del Toro driver will meet you at the airport. What really separates the Bocas del Toro Hotel apart from the others is their superb service standards and great attention to detail.

All rooms offer air conditioning, cable TV, telephone, security box & hot water.  Restaurant: Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner and offering a full service bar. WI-FI is available in lounge, restaurant and bar

$80 to $190 per night, depending on amenities, ask about long term options.