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Retirees Don’t Wait in Line in Panama…

Retirees Don’t Wait in Line in Panama…

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April 17, 2013

"Pase al frente"... "Go to the front." That’s the phrase I hear most when I’m with my Dad, who is 75 years young. When I was a kid in Oregon, I don’t remember there being a particular emphasis on respect or special courtesies for our elders. Now we live in Panama, where I’ve discovered that locals have very specific notions about how to treat mature citizens.

Boquete Bargains: Prices Fall in Panama’s Idyllic Mountain Retreat

Boquete Bargains: Prices Fall in Panama’s Idyllic Mountain Retreat

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April 16, 2013

It feels like the highland town of Boquete is Panama’s fastest-growing relocation destination. There are a lot of “new things” around here…a new market, new theater, new library, and a new hospice are just a few. In fact, there’s little that can’t be found in Boquete these days. and you’re close to the city of David, just 30 to 40 minutes away (the road is being widened and drive times will vary until it’s done).