Thread: Balä Beach Resort on the Caribbean Coast of Panama

Caribbean Beachfront Living: Set on the Caribbean Sea just one hour from Panama City, a hidden oasis known only to a few awaits you. It is here you will find 20 acres of some of the most dramatic landscape in Panama - a place where the hills meet a calm ocean and open up to an amazing view. It is here you will find Balä Beach Resort. Benefiting from a great relationship with the best local builders in Colon, Balä Beach Resort is not only one of the most unique projects in Panama, but also one of the most affordable. At Balä Beach Resort you won't spend a fortune to own your piece of Panama's paradise. Less than an hour drive to Panama City via the newly improved Panama - Colon highway, Balä Beach Resort is refreshingly accessible and perfectly Caribbean. Unspoiled, peaceful, calm and serene. Balä Beach Resort is one of Panama's best kept secrets. (more)

Wonderful Caribbean Beach Setting: Located on the Caribbean coast in the province of Colon, the Balä Beach Resort is just minutes away from some of the most interesting landmarks that you could find in all of Panama. Some of these attractions include the historic port town of Portobelo, the popular tropical getaway of Isla Grande, and the second largest free trade zone in the world, the Colon Free Trade Zone.



Nearby Towns and Attractions: Heading east along the Caribbean coast and only 20 minutes from the location of the Balä Beach Resort, Portobelo is described as a sometimes sleepy but always beautiful historic port town with gorgeous churches and nearby white sand beaches at Playa Langosta. Portobelo is home to Panama's annual Black Christ celebration held each year on October 21 in the ancient Portobelo Cathedral. Very near to the town of Portobelo, you will find the sprawling Portobelo National Park comprised of 34,846 hectares filled with coral reef communities, coastal forests, historic sites that were once storehouses for the gold and silver of South America and the remnants of the pirates of the Caribbean that left traces of their existence throughout the park. Further east past Portobelo along the Caribbean coast, the scenery becomes even more beautiful as just 30 minutes from Portobelo (or 50 minutes from the Balä Beach Resort), you will encounter Isla Grande, a weekend destination for many divers, snorkelers and surfers. Here you can stay at one of the area hotels, take a stroll through town to check out the historic lighthouse and grab a bite to eat in town as you experience the beauty of the sunset over the Caribbean ocean.



The Beach at María Chiquita: The Balä Beach experience is so much more than just a condo. At the resort you will always be well attended to and surrounded by lots of fun ways to keep yourself occupied. You will quickly come to appreciate the wide array of athletic, health-related and recreation facilities located on site. Beyond the complimentary amenities provided, Balä Beach will also offer a variety of extra services and special excursion options.



Complimentary Facilities and Services: Residents of the Balä Beach Resort will enjoy all of the following facilities and services:

• Beach Cabanas
• Tennis Courts
• Jacuzzi
• BBQ Area Overlooking Pool
• Basketball Courts
• Hot Pool
• Restaurant and Bar
• Beach Volleyball Courts
• Day spa
• Infinity Pool
• Bocce Ball Courts
• Sauna
• Lap Pool
• Playing Fields
• Fitness CenterYoga Studio

Both a City and a Province: - Colónis a province of Panama, and the capital city of the province is the city of Colón. This province has traditionally been focused in commerce (through the Colón Free Trade Zone, Panama Canal and its banking activities), but also has natural resources that are being developed as tourist attraction, such as coral reefs and rain forests. The province is subdivided into five districts; Colón (district), Chagres, Donoso, Portobelo, and Santa Isabel. The Balä Beach Resort is located in the town of María Chiquita in the Portobelo district of the province of Colón, right on Panama's Caribbean coast.



Environmental Concern: All waste water produced by the daily operations of the resort will be managed by a cleaning and treatment system that is the best available in the world today. This state of the art waste water management system promises to prevent a single drop of pollutant from ever entering into our Caribbean Sea. The inconspicuous system makes no sound, leaves no odor and is hidden away out of site. The wastewater is essentially recycled within the resort, treated and cleaned to the point where it can be utilized by the new plants and existing vegetation that make up the landscaping of the resort. Looking at the architectural design of the compound, all structures are built with carefully chosen materials and positioned in such a way as to optimize the amount of natural light that enters the common spaces and living quarters. This intelligent design will allow us to use less energy, reduce cooling costs and ultimately generate less waste.



Social Concern: The Balä Beach Resort also plans to use its influence to give back to the surrounding community and improve living conditions for all its neighbors to the best of its ability. The resort will create quality new homes and services for its clients, but the actual operation of the resort will also serve to benefit the people of Maria Chiquita and the entire province of Colon. Funds provided by Balä Beach will be used to improve the school and medical center of Maria Chiquita and also pay for the addition of a fire station, garbage truck and ambulance to begin operation in the community. Money for fresh paint and ornamental plants will also be invested into the community, allowing residents to make improvements on their homes and brighten up their lives. Jobs created by the Balä Beach Resort will employ over 50% of the local employable workforce (and multiple small business loans will be provided to many individuals who have never before had access to credit.) Working with local officials to create new community programs and adding new jobs at solid wages will help improve lives in Maria Chiquita. The Balä Beach Resort is committed to being the best new neighbor that it can possibly be.




Floor Plans:

• Studio - 45 sq meters, 490 sq feet (Depicted)Studio - 59 sq meters, 642 sq feet

• 1 Bedroom - 69 sq meters, 751 sq feet (Depicted)1 Bedroom - 76 sq meters, 827 sq feet

• 2 Bedroom 89 sq meters, 969 sq feet (Depicted)2 Bedroom 106 sq meters, 1,154 sq feet

• Loft - 215 sq meters (2,341 sq feet ) total. 132 sq meters inside (Lower level depicted here...)

• Plus 83 square meters above (Upper level of loft depicted here.)Loft - 225 sq meters (140 sq meters inside + 85 sq meters on roof), 2,450 sq feet

Contact Information: The Balä Beach Resort offices and sales center in Panama is located at the corner of Via Veneto & Calle 55 (right next to Manolo’s restaurant) in El Cangrejo, Bella Vista, Panama City, Panama

• Email: Info@BaläBeach.com
• Telephone in Panama: +011 (507) 263-0254 or 263-1059
• Fax: +011 (507) 263-8364
  Website: www.balabeach.com
  

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Beautiful area, good prices on the units.

Biggest problem: THE PEOPLE THAT LIVE AROUND IT.

Don't take my word for it. Just go "hang around there" for a day or two.

Just my opinion,
Matt

Yes, there are black people. People, both local and foreign here seem to have a problem with that. "I have a Dream" speech must not have made it to Panama. Luckily, there is a thing called YouTube.com. Enjoy

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If you think I have problems with "black people", I must be color blind because my girlfriend is black (and I have many black friends).

When I brought my friend to the Bala resorts area, his response was:

"I can handle it when people are poor, but this is what I call extreme spiritual poverty."

The bottom line is, the "spiritual calibration" of that area is LOW. VERY LOW. Read "Power vs. Force" by David Hawkins if you want to understand more about that. The end result is that people are desperate and your life isn't worth more than $10 in their eyes. That's why the crime rate is the highest in Colon: Murder Rates In Panama | Panama Travel News

There's a reason those condos are being sold for $99,000. As a wiseman once said "When it appears too good to be true, it's because it is."

Contrast Colon with the Azueros (JustSayWooHoo can validate this claim) where the vibe is 100X better and people are extremely friendly and welcoming.

Hopefully, the developers can make a "spiritual impact" on the community and help improve the locals view of the world. I wish them GOOD LUCK!

Matt

Matt

Please post a photo of your girlfriend.

Are you kidding? lol...

I don't think she's going to appreciate that.

You can ask JustSayWooHoo if you doubt she's black.
He's met her.

Matt

Who knows? If the "vibe" improves enough, maybe I'll buy there.

My girlfriend is actually from Colon so she would be excited.

However, the last time I went -- I did NOT feel safe.

Matt

Originally Posted by No-Non-Sense-Matt

If you think I have problems with "black people", I must be color blind because my girlfriend is black (and I have many black friends).

When I brought my friend to the Bala resorts area, his response was:

"I can handle it when people are poor, but this is what I call extreme spiritual poverty."

The bottom line is, the "spiritual calibration" of that area is LOW. VERY LOW. Read "Power vs. Force" by David Hawkins if you want to understand more about that. The end result is that people are desperate and your life isn't worth more than $10 in their eyes. That's why the crime rate is the highest in Colon: Murder Rates In Panama | Panama Travel News

There's a reason those condos are being sold for $99,000. As a wiseman once said "When it appears too good to be true, it's because it is."

Contrast Colon with the Azueros (JustSayWooHoo can validate this claim) where the vibe is 100X better and people are extremely friendly and welcoming.

Hopefully, the developers can make a "spiritual impact" on the community and help improve the locals view of the world. I wish them GOOD LUCK!

Matt

Matt

There is a significant problem with your use of that article- you do not understand the difference between the city of Colon, and the province of Colon. Colon city is very dangerous and impoverished, and is the home to the highest murder rate in Panama. However, Colon the province is huge, stretching over 130 miles long. Once you get outside of the city, it is one of the few places here in Panama that truly has a chance to be developed further.

I personally think it is hilarious to hear from you Pedasi-types that there is no place in the country, other than the Azuero Peninsula, to invest. What a pipe-dream. I love the area, but it is too far away, and too far out- I say 10 years+ until we see any real progress in the area. Recently, we have seen retro-grade movement, with the airport shutting down all scheduled flights, and the developers in the area, after years marketing and selling, not proceeding with any of the significant infrastructure plans they made. Ok, one has a fence, and the other has a sign and a fence. When does the real construction start? When are we going to see homes on the lots?

Looking at it this way, with Bala Beach under serious construction, I do not see much of a comparison between the two investments, especially considering distance from Panama City, price, timelines, and many other factors.

Just me.