FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Getting Here

Boquete is located about 450 km (300 miles) north of Panama City, 54 km (33 miles) from the Costa Rican border. Thanks to its increasing popularity as a destination for travelers and its burgeoning expatriate community, getting to Boquete gets easier every year.

First fly into Panama City’s (airport code PTY), Tocumen International Airport and take a taxi to Albrook Airport where you will board a fifty minute regional flight to the city of David on either Aeroperlas or the recently established Air Panama. A representative from Canyon Edge will meet you at the David airport. Just sit back, relax and enjoy the scenic drive up to the Boquete highlands.

For a nominal fee, Canyon Edge can also arrange meet and greet services for you in Panama City.

Financing

While the majority of expatriates purchase their property in Panama outright by using their home country assets, competitive financing is available from a number of banks including HSBC ( Panama) and Banistmo.

HSBC, in particular, with its long established corporate pedigree and international presence, offers a full complement of banking services and has recently opened a branch in the newest office complex in Boquete. The HSBC loan officers at the Boquete branch are all bilingual, friendly and extremely knowledgeable about the requirements for structuring financing options specifically for non-Panamanians.

Retirement and Investment

In recent years, perhaps no country has implemented as many new laws and regulations designed to encourage investment by foreign individuals as Panama. From tax benefits and relaxed residency requirements, to incentives for the small business entrepreneur, Panama has created an ideal environment for both active retirees as well as those seeking overseas business opportunities. For more comprehensive information, consult the following excellent online resources:http://www.panamainfo.com/andhttp://www.internationalliving.com/panama