Government finds $7.1 Million to improve this Diplomatic Villa,,,,but BOCAS AIRPORT is a F—–G embarassment!!
- By : James Bryson
- Category : "JB", Bocas del Toro, Economy, Editorial Contribution, Human Interest, Infrastructure, Panama Tourism, Politics
“JB”- I have spent a great deal of time pre-occupied with BDT for,,,,,well it seems like “forever” now.
I already know that the Government exhibits a DGAF attitude when it comes to Law Enforcement, Utility Monitoring, Rackateering, Bribery, etc and so on……YET in spite of all of this. It remains the most BEAUTIFUL region in the entire country. It attracts Ex-Pats, Backpackers, Nature Lovers, Surfers, in droves each year. And from the First time I visited back in 2007, to the last….the THIRD WORLD piece of shit AIR-“field” remains a head scratching missed opportunity of the last 4 administrations.
But low and behold, they find $7.1 Million in the old Governmental “Couch Cushions”, to fix this unecessary project.
Not many people know that Panama has its own tropical archipelagos. Set on the Caribbean coast, close to the border with Costa Rica, Bocas del Toro is a group of nine main islands and a few hundred smaller cayos and islets, dotting calm turquoise waters.
The main hub is bustling Bocas Town, located on the largest island, Isla Colón. It’s a ramshackle seaside town of brightly painted buildings, many of which are perched on stilts over the water. This is the home base for most visitors and where the majority of expats in the area live.
Bocas, as it’s commonly known, is all about the water. Water sports, fishing, and whale watching are among the most popular pastimes. While the town sees steady tourist traffic, it still maintains a laidback, casual feel.
And you don’t need to be a millionaire to live here. You can rent a one- or two-bedroom home for as little as $600 to $1,200 a month. Including rent, the total cost of living in Bocas could be as low as $2,000 a month for a couple. It’s worth noting that Bocas is home to a significant amount of untitled or right-of-possession (ROP) property, which can be complex. It’s best to rent first and get to know the legal and geographic landscape before considering a property purchase.
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