Altos del Maria Real Estate

Altos del Maria Real Estate

Altos del Maria is a mountain community located about one hour drive from Panama City. Panama is a Central American country bordered by the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. Its geography is divided in half by the eighth wonder of the world: The Panama Canal, where hundreds of ships cross from ocean to ocean every year. With a democratic government and a growing economy, Panama has one of the highest standards of living in the region.

Altos del Maria is a beautiful place to live. You live in the mountains, and you are only thirty minutes from the Pacific Coast. From many lots, roads, and common areas, Altos residents enjoy beautiful views of the Pacific. From the newest mirador (lookout point), it is possible to see the Atlantic and the Pacific Oceans at once--pretty exciting.

Just thirty minutes away is a great supermarket, El Rey, which is located in Coronado, a popular beach town for Panamanians. The beach homes there have styles ranging from Spanish Colonial to Art Deco to Southwestern to avant-garde and seem to be taken from the pages of Architectural Digest.

Temperature varies within Altos del Maria because of the large size of the project as well as the different altitudes of the lots and their proximity to flowing waters. In the tropics, altitude has a greater influence on temperature. These micro-climates vary from about 55 degrees to a high of about 85 degrees.

The lots which are currently identified, accessible, and for sale are only small portion of the land which will eventually be developed here. Altos del Maria has allocated about one third of its land to greenbelts. Most lots abut a greenbelt such as a creek or river or mountain. The developer has planted over 1.6 million pine trees as part of its commitment to a beautiful, verdant setting. Part of the appeal to many weekenders and ex-pats is that this is a gated community. It is gated not so much to protect us from personal harm but so that we can leave and know that our property will be here intact when we return after a day, a week, or more.

Every lot comes equipped with a safe water supply and with the first 1000 gallons per month free. And, from a central dumping bin, the developer provides garbage removal. Maintenance fees, at least for those who own land within the original development area, are a lowly $15 per month per lot, and just $20 per month for a lot with a residence. Fees for water and maintenance may be paid here at the office.

Electrical service is available for each lot, and there is easy access to propane. Cable and Wireless has finally provided quality cellular telephone service to the whole community. Direct TV is available as well as a local wireless, broadband internet service. Post office boxes are usually available at the Chame post office on the InterAmerican Highway, and it Bejuco now has a post office. There are a police station, three convenience stores and a large hardware store in Sora at the entrance to Altos del Maria.

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