Though there are many islands in the Caribbean Sea, Isla Colon in the Bocas Del Toro province of Panama stands out among the rest. Bocas Del Toro is home to some of the most beautiful beaches and corals in the Caribbean. What’s not to love about an island where you can ride a bike from one end to the other, surf some of the best waves in Panama and dance the night away at one of the local bars? This beautiful island offers endless activity to satisfy any personality. The streets are lined with happy hour specials, guided boat tours and children running around with no worries.

Unlike many other parts of Panama, Isla Colon has not become inundated with enormous buildings that distract from the beauty of the landscape. There are no 75 story sky scrapers blocking the view of the clear blue waters of the Caribbean, making for a nice view any time of the day. Development is not burgeoning on the island as it is in many other areas; rather there is only a two story hotel or a new mini supermarket being built here and there. Development may be minimal due to much of the island being occupied by rugged rainforest and lush green grass, or possibly because the roads leading to some of the best beaches on the island are not smooth two lane highways. Whatever the reason, Bocas Del Toro has escaped the Panama real estate boom that is consuming the rest of Panama. On the other hand, there is plenty of property that could be developed and no substantial reasons not to invest in Isla Colon or one of the many other islands in the Bocas region. The minor challenges that do confront developers can be overcome, such as rough roads and environmentalist movements to prevent development of the rainforest. Nature friendly precautions to preserve land being developed is just one of the innovative ideas being implemented by the real estate industry to protect the environment.

Not only does Isla Colon offer an appealing balance between modernization and untouched nature, but the services on Isla Colon are first rate. You can enjoy a tasty meal and a refreshing cocktail as you look out over the Caribbean, or take a guided tour through the rest of the region and explore the beauty the island has to offer. There is a good selection of modern hotels on the main island and plenty of stores offering just about anything you would need to live on the island. Not as remote as the San Blas islands where the Kuna Indians live yet not as busy as Panama City, the island is a perfect escape from the rest of the world. Once real estate in the area begins to catch on as it has in the rest of Panama, luxurious resorts will begin to dot the landscape and the area will experience a thriving economy as the rest of Panama has.

About the Author: Laurie Cooper, of Cpanama Real Estate Corp., is an expert on Panama real estate. For more information, please visit http://www.cpanama.com