BOQUETE, PANAMA | Expats: Best Place in the World to Retire Early | Retirement Vlog #53
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Beth and John, known as the Retirement Travelers, explore the town of Boquete, Panama, to investigate why it is a popular destination for American expats and backpackers. The creators begin their journey with a bus ride to the town and experience local amenities, including a budget friendly barber shop and a unique hobbit style home built into hillsides. Their itinerary includes an e-bike tour through coffee plantations, where they note the pleasant weather and the high concentration of expatriates living in the area. The couple also visits a Peruvian restaurant, where they enjoy a highly recommended meal featuring salmon and prawns. A significant portion of their trip is dedicated to learning about the local coffee industry through a tour of the Finka Kasanga coffee plantation. They conclude their visit with a trip to a butterfly house to learn about local flora and fauna. The creators conclude that Boquete offers a strong sense of community through various civic and social groups, making it an ideal location for those seeking a healthy and active retirement, while also providing outdoor activities like hiking and rafting for younger travelers.
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i'm beth i'm john and we're the retirement travelers our channel is for people who are retired or who want to retire or for travelers or want to travel
we're heading to the boquete brewery and we're going to do a two-hour ride on e-bikes all around the town
i think that was one of the best meals we've had since we've been in panama
overall this was a great chance to see a small town that so many expats call home
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