In this video, International Living’s Panama correspondent, Jessica Ramesch, shows us a glimpse of an upscale community in the highland town of Boquete, in Panama’s Chiriqui province.

Known as Valle Escondido (Hidden Valley), the development offers amenities like US-style housing and construction, spa, café, restaurant and other conveniences, onsite hotel, and Boquete’s excellent infrastructure and active expat community. Boquete is known for its cool climate, but it makes an impact thanks to its sensuous scenery…lush, velvety green hills and flowers in passionate, tropical hues.

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