Bocas del Toro is one of the best known areas of Panama with both the residents and the rest of the outside world, and its easy to see why! The Archipelado Bocas del Toro is located on the northern Caribbean coast of Panama, and borders the Limon region of Costa Rica.

Bocas del Toro's appeal has been publicly broadcast all over the world, with 12 series' of Survivor being filmed here for various countries. The stunning white sanded beaches, tropical palm trees and crystal clear turquoise waters form the setting that most people only dream of visiting, but now can easily be reality with its growing tourism. The main island plays host to most of the hotels and other amenities, whilst a number of deserted islands are ready to be explored by the numerous visitors to this tropical paradise. Also around the islands are a number of breathtaking Coral reefs, which have to be explored if visiting the area. All of this put together makes this one of the hottest property areas in the country!

One of the highlights of the area has to be how it has managed to keep itself in pristine condition, the beaches look untouched every time you visit them, a stunning sight! There are numerous marine parks all around the islands and the Lonely Planet Guide called the area "a biologists fantasy!" For tourists, a high majority of the locals speak English, as well as the local creole or pigeon English. On the main island, Isla Colon, great nightlife, restaurants and friendly people can be found.

It is common for people to ask "Does Panama get hit by hurricanes?" Well to reassure you, Panama is not in the hurricane path, and has never been touched by anything more than a gentle, refreshing breeze. In fact, the weather in Bocas is great for the majority of the year, making its real estate and property so sought after!

Bocas del Toro's history begins in 1502, when Christopher Columbus stumbled across the Archipelago's. He needed somewhere to repair his ships, and stopped at Caniero Island, which he named. Then in the 1800's English sailors, or Pirates as the Panamanians call them, used this haven as a place to hide. In the early 1900's an influx of Jamaicans turned the area into a dynamic commercial zone, with the trading of Cocoa and Bananas being the main products. These Jamaicans are why a lot of English is now spoken in the area. Also in the early 1900's the United Fruit Company had set up its HQ in Bocas and brought in an impressive 25,000 inhabitants. However this did not last long, as a banana blight in the 1920's put an end to the thriving fruit business in the town.

So its great for tourists, But what does it have to offer investors?

Location - Bocas del Toro has a great location, which allows you to fly from and to, both San Jose Costa Rica and Panama City, and then on to an international flight to anywhere in the world with a couple of hours. There is also the added bonus of there being no roads, meaning no cars which means no traffic slowing you down. People use boats to get around, it really is a great way of life!

Beauty - Pristine beaches, protected reefs, tropical rainforest, mangroves, wildlife, crystal clear waters, need we go on. Bocas del Toro is paradise!!

Environment - The locals are friendly and very helpful to all, and will happily help you get to where you want to go. The Caribbean influence is obvious as soon as you arrive, with everyone smiling and happy all the time!! This has to be the perfect place to retire too, or escape the stresses of the real world!

Tourism - The area is as we said one of the most popular areas for Panamanians and tourists because of its natural beauty. As new hotels and resorts are being built this is increasing the price of land and materials, however everything is till affordable by western standards.

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