I was surprised when watching that move “Snowblind” IIRC when Noriega just confiscated the guy’s Million Bucks but then, “Noriega” so not surprised. Boquette is very much not typical third world. It’s on the side of a dormant volcano and at some serious altitude, like 5 or 6 thousand feet IIRC. 75 degrees year round. Surrounded by coffe beans and forest. Mists every morning. Decades ago someone brought trout in. Most buildings look like Swiss Alpine architecture. Some 15 years or so ago the Panamanians started panicking when Americans started to actually go home so they changed the laws radically allowing one to own property and even avoid taxes.
There are even gated communities where the homes are far less expensive than a comparable home in the US. Stands to reason because a fireplace is cheaper than a heater and no AC is required. In fact one needs a sweater most times. The firearm laws there used to be better than ours but no Second Amendment is a concern. We spent a week at the Bambito Hotel and drove all over the place everyday. Even though I had a CCP and a 1911 I never felt it was needed. Which is more than I can say for most of the US. I have given moving to Boquette serious thought more than once.
You sparked my interest...looks very nice actually
Like Chile but more lush
I’ve never been outside PC or Colon or Golfito