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

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  • Boquete, Panama is a hidden gem in the middle of the Panamanian jungle. Known for being a popular expat town, we spent 1 week exploring this beautiful region. Join us as we hike to waterfalls, venture into a cloud forest, and learn about Panamanian coffee.
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    00:00 Intro to Boquete Panama travel vlog
    01:11 Hot Springs near Boquete, Panama
    03:22 Panamanian cuisine (where and what to eat)
    04:05 Coffee plantation tour and coffee tasting in Boquete
    09:15 Hiking Los Tres Cascadas Trail in Boquete Panama
    11:41 Breakfast + park in Boquete Panama
    12:50 El Pianista Trail in Boquete Panama
    14:23 Outtakes
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 117

  • @RonsWorld5
    @RonsWorld5 9 місяців 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.

  • @traceykinsman7727
    @traceykinsman7727 8 місяців тому +7

    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  8 місяців тому

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

  • @adalineproulx9773
    @adalineproulx9773 4 місяці тому +5

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

    • @MH-zg5yw
      @MH-zg5yw 7 днів тому

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

  • @thecoclesano
    @thecoclesano 10 місяців тому +5

    Panama, the real paradise on earth

    • @EatSeeRV
      @EatSeeRV  10 місяців тому

      Agreed! It really is so special

  • @wendyeaton1730
    @wendyeaton1730 22 дні тому

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

  • @rootsiesworld
    @rootsiesworld 10 місяців 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  10 місяців тому +1

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

  • @melissa8139
    @melissa8139 9 місяців 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. ❤

  • @JCrozier1
    @JCrozier1 10 місяців 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  10 місяців 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!

  • @cagswanny
    @cagswanny 10 місяців тому +5

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

    • @EatSeeRV
      @EatSeeRV  10 місяців тому

      Thanks for joining us!

  • @Kwaddy79
    @Kwaddy79 9 місяців тому +7

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

    • @EatSeeRV
      @EatSeeRV  9 місяців тому +2

      That's amazing! It sure is a special place

    • @VeganV5912
      @VeganV5912 Хвилина 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 ✅😉…..

  • @mariebrumer3440
    @mariebrumer3440 10 місяців тому +11

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

  • @kathyhepler382
    @kathyhepler382 10 місяців тому +2

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

    • @EatSeeRV
      @EatSeeRV  10 місяців тому

      Thank you so much! Such a beautiful place

  • @cashstt716
    @cashstt716 10 місяців тому +4

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

    • @EatSeeRV
      @EatSeeRV  10 місяців тому

      Haha thanks Cash STT

  • @theNicoleRyan
    @theNicoleRyan 5 місяців тому

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

    • @EatSeeRV
      @EatSeeRV  5 місяців тому

      Glad you enjoyed it! Safe travels there!

  • @wildrvlife
    @wildrvlife 10 місяців тому +1

    looks SO amazing!! definitely on our list!

    • @EatSeeRV
      @EatSeeRV  10 місяців тому

      I'm sure y'all would love it!

  • @rvcruising
    @rvcruising 10 місяців тому +2

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

    • @EatSeeRV
      @EatSeeRV  10 місяців тому +1

      Thank you! We sure do try

  • @pringlized
    @pringlized 5 місяців тому

    awesome video. Thank you so much

  • @anaperla1570
    @anaperla1570 17 днів тому

    Gracias por visitarnos ❤

  • @thecoclesano
    @thecoclesano 10 місяців 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

  • @RoyalWitch
    @RoyalWitch 3 місяці тому +4

    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  3 місяці тому

      Thanks for sharing!

  • @AdventureRich
    @AdventureRich 7 місяців тому +1

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

    • @EatSeeRV
      @EatSeeRV  7 місяців тому

      That's awesome Rich, enjoy beautiful Boquete!

  • @tomassanesson902
    @tomassanesson902 10 місяців тому +1

    Sooo epik beautiful video

    • @EatSeeRV
      @EatSeeRV  10 місяців тому

      Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it

  • @pointaadventures5361
    @pointaadventures5361 Місяць тому

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

    • @EatSeeRV
      @EatSeeRV  Місяць тому

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

    • @pointaadventures5361
      @pointaadventures5361 Місяць 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!

  • @genechandler2433
    @genechandler2433 10 місяців тому

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

    • @EatSeeRV
      @EatSeeRV  10 місяців тому

      Thanks Gene! Hope you are well :)

  • @marylisageorge8739
    @marylisageorge8739 9 місяців тому +3

    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. 😊

  • @ernie7065
    @ernie7065 10 місяців 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  10 місяців тому +2

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

    • @ernie7065
      @ernie7065 10 місяців тому +1

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

  • @christyking8318
    @christyking8318 8 місяців тому

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

  • @TheUrbanHarvest
    @TheUrbanHarvest 10 місяців тому +1

    wish i was back there!

    • @EatSeeRV
      @EatSeeRV  10 місяців тому

      Rightttt! That weather and all the greenery

  • @SandorLau
    @SandorLau 10 місяців тому

    Magic!

  • @harrisson9
    @harrisson9 7 місяців тому +1

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

    • @EatSeeRV
      @EatSeeRV  7 місяців тому +3

      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

  • @user-io8uo4bf9n
    @user-io8uo4bf9n 2 місяці 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  2 місяці 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

  • @Rainlover1984
    @Rainlover1984 4 місяці тому

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

    • @EatSeeRV
      @EatSeeRV  4 місяці тому

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

    • @Rainlover1984
      @Rainlover1984 4 місяці 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 4 місяці 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.

  • @user-mw6re2wu8n
    @user-mw6re2wu8n 9 місяців 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.

  • @garretlewis4103
    @garretlewis4103 10 місяців 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  10 місяців тому

      Happy birthday Christine (belated now) but happy nonetheless!

    • @garretlewis4103
      @garretlewis4103 10 місяців тому

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

  • @jimferrari3964
    @jimferrari3964 9 місяців тому +1

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

    • @EatSeeRV
      @EatSeeRV  9 місяців 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.

  • @jenniferholdcroft6148
    @jenniferholdcroft6148 3 місяці тому

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

    • @EatSeeRV
      @EatSeeRV  2 місяці тому

      Haha not all, but yes.

  • @BookedL15
    @BookedL15 10 місяців тому +3

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

    • @ernie7065
      @ernie7065 10 місяців тому

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

    • @EatSeeRV
      @EatSeeRV  10 місяців тому +1

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

    • @dougsaglio2095
      @dougsaglio2095 4 місяці 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 -

  • @viper7077
    @viper7077 10 місяців тому

    Did you see any adventure motorcyclists in Panama ?

    • @EatSeeRV
      @EatSeeRV  10 місяців тому

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

  • @victortoombs4754
    @victortoombs4754 6 місяців тому

    Were there any power outages when you were in Boquete?

  • @annaharpster5664
    @annaharpster5664 10 місяців тому

    Where did you stay?

    • @EatSeeRV
      @EatSeeRV  10 місяців тому

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

  • @thomasl.2202
    @thomasl.2202 4 місяці тому +2

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

  • @rubenvega4757
    @rubenvega4757 14 днів тому

    What month did they visit?

  • @Esma_3547
    @Esma_3547 Місяць тому

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

  • @SheriffSparky200
    @SheriffSparky200 2 місяці 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 2 місяці 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.

  • @Motshidi
    @Motshidi 4 місяці тому +1

    Estoy aquí por Kris y Lisanne 😢

    • @EatSeeRV
      @EatSeeRV  4 місяці 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 4 місяці 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.

    • @user-sz6cw2lp7z
      @user-sz6cw2lp7z 4 місяці тому

      @@EatSeeRV ты лучше молчи 🤫!

  • @ichbins-oc5wp
    @ichbins-oc5wp 2 місяці тому

    Do people spreak some english there?

    • @EatSeeRV
      @EatSeeRV  2 місяці тому +1

      Yes many do.

  • @user-js1vj2gb8x
    @user-js1vj2gb8x 6 місяців тому

    O nome da cidade é "Boquete" KKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK

  • @burburchacha
    @burburchacha 4 місяці тому

    please be very careful

    • @EatSeeRV
      @EatSeeRV  4 місяці тому

      With?

    • @adalineproulx9773
      @adalineproulx9773 4 місяці 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.

  • @avgrim7729
    @avgrim7729 9 місяців тому +10

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

    • @adalineproulx9773
      @adalineproulx9773 4 місяці тому +5

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

    • @radoslavjezo6358
      @radoslavjezo6358 2 місяці тому +4

      The tour guide actually murdered them

    • @adalineproulx9773
      @adalineproulx9773 2 місяці тому

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

  • @catH727
    @catH727 10 місяців тому

    Would so love to soak my bones

    • @EatSeeRV
      @EatSeeRV  10 місяців тому

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

  • @therehastobesomethingmoore
    @therehastobesomethingmoore Місяць тому

    Secret ?….not really.

    • @EatSeeRV
      @EatSeeRV  Місяць тому

      We had no idea haha

  • @holgermessner851
    @holgermessner851 13 днів 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!

  • @gronz
    @gronz 3 місяці тому

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

    • @EatSeeRV
      @EatSeeRV  3 місяці тому

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

    • @gronz
      @gronz 3 місяці тому

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

  • @CluckNorris-xz8sc
    @CluckNorris-xz8sc 2 місяці тому

    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.

  • @bertkelly7650
    @bertkelly7650 10 місяців тому

    HBD!

    • @EatSeeRV
      @EatSeeRV  10 місяців тому +1

      Thank you!

  • @ajvandelay8318
    @ajvandelay8318 3 місяці 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  3 місяці тому

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

    • @MJD3719
      @MJD3719 2 місяці 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.