Potrerillos Arriba & Abajo are areas that combined offer a charming and tranquil community located in the picturesque region of Boquete, Panama. This little town has been a well-kept secret, but it is quickly gaining popularity as more and more people discover its many benefits.
The area also draws a growing number of expats, who appreciate the community's more affordable and more rural lifestyle when compared to Boquete. Many properties boast wonderful views of Volcan Baru, Panama's tallest peak, while some offer stunning vistas of the Pacific Ocean.
One of the benefits about Potrerillos Arriba & Abajo is its proximity to Boquete, about a half hour away where residents and visitors can enjoy so many excellent restaurants and shopping, as well as David, one of Panama's largest cities, which boasts an international airport, modern hospitals, new shopping malls, theaters, & casinos. Additionally, it is just a an easy day trip from the area to the beautiful beaches of Chirqui Province including the protected harbor of Boca Chica on the Pacific Ocean, where many tropical islands are just a few minutes boat ride away.
The new Ruta Sur road runs through the area of Potrerillos, making this zone a central point between three key areas of Panama: Boquete, Volcan and David. The Ruta Sur also makes for faster travel between Boquete and Volcan. This property benefits greatly from the new highway between Boquete and David, and a new road that connects Potrerillos to Alto Boquete making this zone more accessible and convenient to access other key areas of Panama.
Potrerillos arriba & Abajo is also known for its close proximity to orange production.
Property altitudes in the area run from around 1,000 feet to about 4,500 feet, providing a moderate and comfortable climate that, in some places, is a bit warmer than Boquete but not nearly as hot as David and the beaches. This moderate weather combined with the more rural lifestyle and affordable property prices, make Potrerillos Arriba & Abajo appealing alternatives to Boquete for those who enjoy a more country-like setting but still want to be close to Boquete's lively social scene.
In summary, Potrerillos Arriba & Abajo is a beautiful, peaceful and welcoming community that offers residents and visitors a unique blend of natural beauty with a warm small-town lifestyle. With its great location, easy access to key areas in Panama, growing expat population, reasonable property prices, and stunning views of Volcan Baru and the Pacific Ocean, Potrerillos Arriba & Abajo is a wonderful place to call home.