We Found PARADISE! 1 Week in Boquete, Panama (Best Expat Town)

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  • @traceykinsman7727
    @traceykinsman7727 Рік тому +12

    We just got back from Panama and did some private tours through Panama Relocation Tours and we checked out David, Volcan and Boquete, this time around, as a check it out tour for possibly moving there one day. Boquete checked all the boxes for us and we are already planning our next trip! Love the food, the people and the beautiful country!

    • @EatSeeRV
      @EatSeeRV  Рік тому

      It's such an awesome place! Good luck with the search

    • @VeganV5912
      @VeganV5912 6 місяців тому +1

      @@EatSeeRV. I’m better than that. You don’t want to be in their shoes 👈🤥. That’s why I’m vegan ✅😎👍

    • @msrain1235
      @msrain1235 6 місяців тому +2

      I lived in David for 5 months and Boquete for 1 month. I barely went out in David. Not much to do there, but BQ OMG I went out almost every day! There was so much to do and so many groups to join! And the mountains were beautiful!

  • @RonsWorld5
    @RonsWorld5 Рік тому +14

    Boquete is gorgeous. I was in Panama last year and spent a few days in Boquete. Can’t wait to return. I am planning on retiring there. Boquete is on the list along with Gorgona, Pedasi, and Las Lajas. Thanks for the share.

  • @Kwaddy79
    @Kwaddy79 Рік тому +13

    We have lived here for 3 years now, and the magic never stops. I’m glad you loved it.

    • @EatSeeRV
      @EatSeeRV  Рік тому +3

      That's amazing! It sure is a special place

    • @VeganV5912
      @VeganV5912 6 місяців тому

      @@EatSeeRV , Poor innocent animals. You don’t want to be in their shoes👈🤥. You don’t hurt your dog 😍🤗🐶🤥. Longest living people on Earth, are vegan. PIaque forms eating animals. Plant-based/vegans don’t have pIaque ✅♥️😬🐒🐵🦧🦍👱🏼‍♂️👩🏽😉. Buddhist monks most of them are vegan ✅♥️💪😬😉.. rice, quinoa, beans, and lentils, and oats, fruits and herbs and spices, yeast B12 tablespoon, every day, is the key to healthiness ✅😉…..

  • @pointaadventures5361
    @pointaadventures5361 8 місяців тому +3

    We called Beautiful Boquete home for a year! A part of my heart will always be there. Thanks for this video.

    • @EatSeeRV
      @EatSeeRV  8 місяців тому

      Lucky you! Glad you enjoyed it. Why just a year?

    • @pointaadventures5361
      @pointaadventures5361 8 місяців тому

      @@EatSeeRV we had lived on the other side of the country the year before. After over two years in Panama, business brought us back to the states. My moving to Panama video has some Boquete footage in it. We went back and stayed with friends a couple years ago. I absolutely love it there!

  • @rootsiesworld
    @rootsiesworld Рік тому +4

    Sooo pleased to see you there! Loved your MX vids but I've been to Boquete and it's really special. Enjoy!!!

    • @EatSeeRV
      @EatSeeRV  Рік тому +1

      Glad you enjoyed it and what a treat that you've been there too!

  • @cagswanny
    @cagswanny Рік тому +6

    Happy Birthday!!!! What beautiful scenery. Loved the coffee experience, keep letting us live vicariously thru the both of you!

    • @EatSeeRV
      @EatSeeRV  Рік тому

      Thanks for joining us!

  • @JCrozier1
    @JCrozier1 Рік тому +3

    Always excited to see a notification. This looks like a really cool place. most of the food looked great as well. Can't wait to see where you go next and also get some updates on the house.

    • @EatSeeRV
      @EatSeeRV  Рік тому +1

      Thank you! House updates will come soon (but not too soon) haha! It's a long journey. Thanks for always tuning in. We appreciate you!

  • @thecoclesano
    @thecoclesano Рік тому +10

    Panama, the real paradise on earth

    • @EatSeeRV
      @EatSeeRV  Рік тому

      Agreed! It really is so special

  • @cashstt716
    @cashstt716 Рік тому +5

    Happy Birthday Liz!!!! You are like a fine wine.....you get better with age.......glad you had a great day!

  • @solonyetski
    @solonyetski 6 місяців тому +1

    This video was superbly edited. Wow!! Glad you enjoyed your stay in my country.

    • @EatSeeRV
      @EatSeeRV  6 місяців тому

      Thank you 😊

  • @wendyeaton1730
    @wendyeaton1730 7 місяців тому +1

    I live in Boquete and this popped up in my YT feed. Great video of our town! Thank you!

  • @abdielmorales6054
    @abdielmorales6054 5 місяців тому

    It's great to have people like you here in our country.
    Hope you have had lot of fun.
    Welcome any time¡

  • @melissa8139
    @melissa8139 Рік тому +2

    Thank you so much for this video. The video of that last hike you took just about brought me to tears with its beauty. ❤

  • @sabinamock4799
    @sabinamock4799 5 місяців тому +1

    Love your explanation and enthusiasm. Definitely a place to be. It's a Paradise. Thanks

  • @thecoclesano
    @thecoclesano Рік тому +5

    To be a little country Panama has many places that can be visited. Ex. In the Pacific: Pearl Islands (Isla Pedro Gonzales, Isla Contadora, Isla San Jose, Isla del Rey, Isla Mogo Mogo, Saboga and many others; near the capital isla Taboga; far from the capital in the pacific the biggest island in the pacific americano (Coiba Island) and near chiriqui province. You can visit boca chica also. And in the caribean you can visit san Blas or Bocas del Toro. In car you can visit El Valle de Anton, Buenaventura, Pedasi, playa Venao, and many other places. Good look in your trip

  • @mariebrumer3440
    @mariebrumer3440 Рік тому +12

    Boquete is a magical place. I am considering retiring there. I'm so glad we went there! 💖🙏✌️

  • @kathyhepler382
    @kathyhepler382 Рік тому +2

    Happy happy birthday 🎂🎂🎂🎂. Awesome video 📸. Gorgeous scenery!! Safe travels!!

    • @EatSeeRV
      @EatSeeRV  Рік тому

      Thank you so much! Such a beautiful place

  • @Rainlover1984
    @Rainlover1984 10 місяців тому +1

    I think that going to the mou ins in Panama would be an Imporint thing to do. Beautiful..

    • @EatSeeRV
      @EatSeeRV  10 місяців тому

      Very subtle passive aggressive comment. Lol 😆 next time just leave the beautiful.

    • @Rainlover1984
      @Rainlover1984 10 місяців тому

      @@EatSeeRV yep, it's a wonderful world where we can mutter, utter, and be free to express or not express thoughts, feelings, observations implicitly, explicitly, all the while not seeking acceptance from individuals or bots There in...Being a free thinking human being really is imporant...

    • @fortpark-wd9sx
      @fortpark-wd9sx 10 місяців тому

      @@EatSeeRV Good day, as a side note, did you visit the Macanito district along the Rio Chiriqui Nuevo? There are some big rocks and it is said to be a somewhat popular swim location.
      Yes, I came to view this video partly because of the 2014 disapperance. As to what really happened to the girls, we could agree to disagree.

  • @AdventureRich
    @AdventureRich Рік тому +2

    Great job folks! I live here and you share my sentiments exactly. Felt very proud watching this. Consider me a new subscriber!

    • @EatSeeRV
      @EatSeeRV  Рік тому

      That's awesome Rich, enjoy beautiful Boquete!

  • @carloshorton6978
    @carloshorton6978 5 місяців тому +1

    Excellent video!

    • @EatSeeRV
      @EatSeeRV  5 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching!

  • @ernie7065
    @ernie7065 Рік тому +4

    The vloggers Nomadic Movement live there. They have a coffee shop in town. They have employees running the coffee shop. They could likely get you together ... "trade subscribers" ...

    • @EatSeeRV
      @EatSeeRV  Рік тому +2

      Yes we know they do! Although their coffee shop is in Vermont. They just have a coffee farm there

    • @ernie7065
      @ernie7065 Рік тому +1

      @EatSeeRV Also a coffee shop in Begabette (sp?)

  • @rvcruising
    @rvcruising Рік тому +2

    Looks awesome! And you guys always find the most amazing looking food! 😋

    • @EatSeeRV
      @EatSeeRV  Рік тому +1

      Thank you! We sure do try

  • @theNicoleRyan
    @theNicoleRyan 11 місяців тому

    Great video!! Really well done and helpful for visiting the area ☺️

    • @EatSeeRV
      @EatSeeRV  11 місяців тому

      Glad you enjoyed it! Safe travels there!

  • @wildrvlife
    @wildrvlife Рік тому +1

    looks SO amazing!! definitely on our list!

    • @EatSeeRV
      @EatSeeRV  Рік тому

      I'm sure y'all would love it!

  • @genechandler2433
    @genechandler2433 Рік тому

    Happy Happy my young friend. Another wonderful video. Hugs Gene

    • @EatSeeRV
      @EatSeeRV  Рік тому

      Thanks Gene! Hope you are well :)

  • @RoyalWitch
    @RoyalWitch 10 місяців тому +8

    Boquete is not Panamá’s best kept secret.🙄 It is THE most popular tourist and local destination in the country. Playa Cambutal and Playa Morrillo are Panamá’s best kept secrets.

    • @EatSeeRV
      @EatSeeRV  10 місяців тому

      Thanks for sharing!

    • @stevenbigbee1766
      @stevenbigbee1766 Місяць тому

      It isn't Disneyland. Planb on moving there do your research. 3 years ago 2 young Dutch ladies disappeared on the popular trail. Extensive private investigation found nothing. But did uncover that the policemen don't have a local pulse as are rotating from outside town. Yes plenty of cocaine there just is small vtown so no one talks. Cab guy is transporting stolen goods from your house. But nobody talks. They don't have bars on windows for ornaamentstion. Got a dog? Deadly cane toads yes kill dogs there as well. Cooler but rains heavy 2 hours or more daily. MOLDb in house serious issue. Recent mudslides and road a river with hw washed out. Always 2 sides to the coin.

  • @froggylegspeople
    @froggylegspeople 12 днів тому

    Journalists Mariana Atencio and Jeremy Kryt made a podcast named: ‘Lost in Panama’.
    Also very informative.
    (It’s not about coffee etc.)

  • @Homesteadturcke
    @Homesteadturcke 18 днів тому

    There’s nothing like the mountains of Panama and Costa Rica.

  • @pringlized
    @pringlized 11 місяців тому

    awesome video. Thank you so much

  • @garretlewis4103
    @garretlewis4103 Рік тому +1

    It is Christine’s birthday today and she agreed with Liz. Spending it in a hot springs would not be a bad thing at all. I might be getting worried that I might need to dig out my recorder to do a little serenade like Dennis was doing. 😀😀. Waterfalls……it is always going up or down and then you are doing the opposite returning.

    • @EatSeeRV
      @EatSeeRV  Рік тому

      Happy birthday Christine (belated now) but happy nonetheless!

    • @garretlewis4103
      @garretlewis4103 Рік тому

      @@EatSeeRV Christine says thanks. Save journeys you guys.

  • @dannysrsly
    @dannysrsly 2 місяці тому +1

    Hi sis how to I pay tour guide in boquete district I want to see memorial kris n lisanne froon?

  • @BookedL15
    @BookedL15 Рік тому +3

    You did not go see Kaylee and Jordan from nomadic movement? They have farm there.

    • @ernie7065
      @ernie7065 Рік тому

      They should have imho. Trade subscribers. Nomadic Movement vloggers have a coffee shop there.

    • @EatSeeRV
      @EatSeeRV  Рік тому +1

      We don't know them. We've watched their videos but we're not personal friends haha.

    • @dougsaglio2095
      @dougsaglio2095 11 місяців тому

      @@EatSeeRV You should really reach out to them. They are not only a great resource, but they are amazing people. They would welcome you with open arms. I'm amazed by what they are doing and building there. --Jordan's Dad -

  • @marylisageorge8739
    @marylisageorge8739 Рік тому +4

    Great video. We live in Boquete and it is everything you said. If you’re in good health it’s a great place to retire and get back some of the brain cells that the rat race took away. 😊

  • @harrisson9
    @harrisson9 Рік тому +2

    the city still hides or covers up a bizarre case of two girls who disappeared on the pianist's trail!

    • @EatSeeRV
      @EatSeeRV  Рік тому +6

      It's definitely not covered up the facts about that is very much out in the open. Also a tragic experience that happened in 2011 should not define a city for the rest of time

  • @anaperla1570
    @anaperla1570 7 місяців тому

    Gracias por visitarnos ❤

  • @gowensbach2998
    @gowensbach2998 4 місяці тому +1

    I live here now. On my first month at this time.

  • @tomassanesson902
    @tomassanesson902 Рік тому +1

    Sooo epik beautiful video

    • @EatSeeRV
      @EatSeeRV  Рік тому

      Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it

  • @jimferrari3964
    @jimferrari3964 Рік тому +1

    Nice video. Is it true that the area, locally, is experiencing a drought?

    • @EatSeeRV
      @EatSeeRV  Рік тому +1

      No way they could experience a drought. It rains an average of 115 inches a year there haha! But it is an abnormally dry year for them because of Super El Niño.

  • @christyking8318
    @christyking8318 Рік тому

    Great vid! Where did you stay here? I am currently researching Airbnb's.

  • @rubenvega4757
    @rubenvega4757 6 місяців тому +1

    What month did they visit?

    • @EatSeeRV
      @EatSeeRV  6 місяців тому

      That was July.

  • @jenniferholdcroft6148
    @jenniferholdcroft6148 9 місяців тому

    Odd the shops names and things are in English. So very beautiful. Thank you

    • @EatSeeRV
      @EatSeeRV  9 місяців тому

      Haha not all, but yes.

  • @GlenB-u6e
    @GlenB-u6e 9 місяців тому

    Excellent and informative video! What was your car rental experience? I have heard horror stories of expensive mandatory insurance that triples or quadruples the quoted rates, plus crazy high credit card deposits ($2,000 to $10,000).

    • @EatSeeRV
      @EatSeeRV  9 місяців тому

      We did have mandatory insurance which was like $100 more. But no crazy high deposits. I think $200 on a credit card which is pretty standard

  • @TheUrbanHarvest
    @TheUrbanHarvest Рік тому +1

    wish i was back there!

    • @EatSeeRV
      @EatSeeRV  Рік тому

      Rightttt! That weather and all the greenery

  • @adalineproulx9773
    @adalineproulx9773 10 місяців тому +7

    Kris and lisanne will never be forgotten amd the truth will come out one day.

    • @MH-zg5yw
      @MH-zg5yw 6 місяців тому +1

      That is Boquete's dirty secret. I hear people don't openly talk about the case.

    • @solonyetski
      @solonyetski 6 місяців тому +1

      Not even us locals are aware of what happened to them. It's a very well kept secret.

    • @michaelcole7359
      @michaelcole7359 5 місяців тому +1

      What happened ?

    • @solonyetski
      @solonyetski 5 місяців тому

      @@michaelcole7359 they got lost hiking on a trail. There was a massive search but I believe they never found them. Just some camera equipment and some belongings. Look it up.

    • @alexf3r2x
      @alexf3r2x 5 місяців тому +1

      @@solonyetski Some remains of their bodies have also been found, however not everything. I believe they are still buried in the jungle.

  • @victortoombs4754
    @victortoombs4754 Рік тому

    Were there any power outages when you were in Boquete?

  • @1975Rickson
    @1975Rickson 4 місяці тому

    I'm panamanian and last time I went to boquete we stayed at the same cabin Air BnB

  • @bartstewart8644
    @bartstewart8644 3 місяці тому

    Secret??? Boquete has been hyped to high heaven for years! It's getting expensive now, as the expats are pouring in! There may be some areas outside of Boquete that would be better.

  • @viper7077
    @viper7077 Рік тому

    Did you see any adventure motorcyclists in Panama ?

    • @EatSeeRV
      @EatSeeRV  Рік тому

      Saw a few! It'd be an epic country to explore on a bike

  • @annaharpster5664
    @annaharpster5664 Рік тому

    Where did you stay?

    • @EatSeeRV
      @EatSeeRV  Рік тому

      An amazing Airbnb on Volcancito road. There are lots of Airbnb's in the area and bed and breakfasts too

    • @Alex-he1ve
      @Alex-he1ve 6 місяців тому

      @@EatSeeRV Could you share the name of the palce?

  • @SandorLau
    @SandorLau Рік тому

    Magic!

  • @thomasl.2202
    @thomasl.2202 10 місяців тому +2

    For what authorities did with the Dutch girl's case in Boquete, I would NEVER EVER come there, shame on them

  • @Britney_6898
    @Britney_6898 7 місяців тому +1

    Kris kremers and lisanne froon 😞🙏🏻🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷

  • @Motshidi
    @Motshidi 11 місяців тому +1

    Estoy aquí por Kris y Lisanne 😢

    • @EatSeeRV
      @EatSeeRV  11 місяців тому +1

      ¿por qué? ¿los conocías? Si bien fue una tragedia y una pérdida terrible, sucedió hace 10 años. Boquete no debería ser recordado exclusivamente por este evento.

    • @adalineproulx9773
      @adalineproulx9773 10 місяців тому

      ​@@EatSeeRVwe know them from their story which people care very deeply about. True bouqete shouldnt be remembered for this but its a stain. Their full story will one day come out and the truth will be known.

    • @AVGUST-c3i
      @AVGUST-c3i 10 місяців тому

      @@EatSeeRV ты лучше молчи 🤫!

  • @avgrim7729
    @avgrim7729 Рік тому +17

    Don't end up like Kris and Lisanne!!!

    • @adalineproulx9773
      @adalineproulx9773 10 місяців тому +6

      Yes dont ever hike without a tour guide and in a group.

    • @radoslavjezo6358
      @radoslavjezo6358 9 місяців тому +5

      The tour guide actually murdered them

    • @adalineproulx9773
      @adalineproulx9773 9 місяців тому

      Dont hike alone with feliciano or his son. ​@@radoslavjezo6358

    • @juandiegorestrepo2737
      @juandiegorestrepo2737 5 місяців тому

      @@radoslavjezo6358tf you talking about they never used a tour guide….

    • @Sandoz-tq7qj
      @Sandoz-tq7qj 3 місяці тому +2

      This video is clearly a commercial , I believe .

  • @Beat_Seek
    @Beat_Seek 2 місяці тому

    thumbnail like lisanne froon and kris kremers videos on youtube

    • @EatSeeRV
      @EatSeeRV  2 місяці тому

      🤦🏽‍♀️

  • @davidwelch-w3c
    @davidwelch-w3c Рік тому

    i retired to central america 2010. i lived in boquete about year. lots of old conservative gringos. . I finally settled down in san juan del sur, nicaragua. tourist town. surfing. younger crowd.

  • @rchm7294
    @rchm7294 3 місяці тому

    Kris Kremers and Lisanne Froon.....

  • @SheriffSparky200
    @SheriffSparky200 9 місяців тому +1

    Pros: Sunnier than Monteverde, CR, more luxurious than La Fortuna, CR. Cons: fewer hikes and lacks guides for eco tourism. There is no significant state support for parks outside downtown. Hostels lack the social pub dynamics of CR hostels. Solo travelers should stick to beach hostels in Panama. In CR, inland hostels are more fun.

    • @beshvin1
      @beshvin1 8 місяців тому

      Just spent time here in February. Weather is good, little windy sometimes. My problem with this town is that it is an auto town, not a compact walking town. Tours to waterfall or volcano require car or or van transport. In town there is a parque biblioteca which is worth a visit. Beach towns are 3-5 hour van trips away. There are more hostels here than you find on line, don't know why they don't seem to advertise. Best wishes.

  • @ichbins-oc5wp
    @ichbins-oc5wp 8 місяців тому

    Do people spreak some english there?

    • @EatSeeRV
      @EatSeeRV  8 місяців тому +1

      Yes many do.

  • @ronalikumudu5926
    @ronalikumudu5926 Місяць тому

    Honest well meaning locals in bouquete,please fight for the truth of chris and Lisannes death.Gos will bless you for this

  • @burburchacha
    @burburchacha 11 місяців тому +1

    please be very careful

    • @EatSeeRV
      @EatSeeRV  11 місяців тому

      With?

    • @adalineproulx9773
      @adalineproulx9773 10 місяців тому +1

      ​​@@EatSeeRVwith traveling alone and hiking without a tour guide. Let people know where youre going. Slso dont hire tour guide feliciano. He may have been involved in kris and lisannes disappearance. Stay safe. These areas arent always as safe as they make them out to be. Its gorgeous but you dont know the culture or what goes on behind the scenes. Theres drug trafficking as well in the jungles.

  • @chrysina2011
    @chrysina2011 4 місяці тому +1

    If not because two Dutch girls went missing in 2014. I’ll never find this video , because I searched name of this village , looks not that attractive 😂

  • @MilonKhan-yy4sf
    @MilonKhan-yy4sf 4 місяці тому

    Lewis Sharon Lopez Donald Garcia Shirley

  • @JohnKemipa
    @JohnKemipa 5 місяців тому +1

    Don’t through rain forest trails without a Guide, please.

  • @rjh2772
    @rjh2772 Місяць тому

    Rent is unaffordable

  • @rolandocosman4011
    @rolandocosman4011 2 місяці тому

    How the hell is that the best kept secret when americans and canadians have been living there for 30 years. That would be like saying Costa Rica is a secret. OMG these nobody's ... Hey , sliced bread is new and awesome product as well.

    • @EatSeeRV
      @EatSeeRV  2 місяці тому +1

      It's amazing how the word secret triggered you so deeply. Thanks for watching.

  • @JoãoPedroCamposFernandes
    @JoãoPedroCamposFernandes Рік тому

    O nome da cidade é "Boquete" KKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK

  • @therehastobesomethingmoore
    @therehastobesomethingmoore 8 місяців тому

    Secret ?….not really.

    • @EatSeeRV
      @EatSeeRV  8 місяців тому

      We had no idea haha

  • @gronz
    @gronz 10 місяців тому +1

    It is almost like you get paid to be over positive about this place.

    • @EatSeeRV
      @EatSeeRV  10 місяців тому +1

      Or I'm just sharing my real feelings. We LOVED Boquette

    • @gronz
      @gronz 10 місяців тому +1

      @@EatSeeRV yes right, and you can get lost very easily on the pianista😅

    • @Sandoz-tq7qj
      @Sandoz-tq7qj 3 місяці тому

      I believe this video is a commercial . Yes, they get paid .

  • @holgermessner851
    @holgermessner851 6 місяців тому

    Honestly? Boquete is overrun by Americans, expensive like hell, has nothing to do with Panama life. If Americans complain in the USA that Italians, Greeks, Germans all moved into one area - that’s what Boquete is for Americans. If you like to live with your country men. Why you actually move away from the USA? Makes no sense!

  • @Andrea-yq9oi
    @Andrea-yq9oi 5 місяців тому

    Uggg I hated panama..fresh and cool weather lol yeah don't count on it

  • @CluckNorris-xz8sc
    @CluckNorris-xz8sc 8 місяців тому +1

    As kindly as I can put it Boquete is one of the worst, most racist and corrupt places I ever visited in my life. From the mayor extorting small businesses to the clickish expat community and sky high prices, you would be better off in Colombia.

  • @catH727
    @catH727 Рік тому

    Would so love to soak my bones

    • @EatSeeRV
      @EatSeeRV  Рік тому

      Right. Especially in that water. It's supposed to have healing effects from the minerals

  • @bertkelly7650
    @bertkelly7650 Рік тому

    HBD!

  • @ajvandelay8318
    @ajvandelay8318 9 місяців тому

    Mountain has a T in the word, why are you saying Maoh iinz? Is it a speech impediment or a learning disability?

    • @EatSeeRV
      @EatSeeRV  9 місяців тому

      If it was either issue why would you feel it's a good idea to comment on it in this manner?

    • @MJD3719
      @MJD3719 9 місяців тому

      It's an accent. I know alot of Americans especially from certain areas of the US say mountain this way. The T is dropped much like the R is dropped for alot on the east coast.