Thread: La Chorrera

Has anyone here been to La Chorrera? I was told it's a good place to live if someone doesn't want to live in a big city (Panama City), yet still wants to be close to it?

I've been to Chorrera a few weeks ago but it didn't seem like a place I'd want to live. I saw some ads for real estate developements in the vicinity, you might want to check out those.

If it were not that advisable for living, would it be a good place to spend a few days vacation? Could you recommend a good place to stay or to hang out?

Personally, I wouldn't want to spend my vacation in La Chorrera! It's more like a pretty average town just for living or passing through.

I see. But if it unavoidable to stay there for a couple of days is there any place where you can spend some idle hours like a mall or a nearby church?

I haven't been to La Chorrera but I would rather suggest not to choose it for a vacation place. According to reports, there have been so many reported accidents in that town for the past few years. The biggest problem in that area is the Pan American Highway where driving laws are mostly not enforced and drunk driving is very common. So, to fully enjoy your stay in Panama, it is best adviced to do researches first before choosing a location to stay in. Or you can ask people to help you decide.

It would be better if we really do have to research first on those places that we want to go. Not all provinces near the city would be a very good place to take a vacation or stay for good because of the rumors. Glad to have informative people around here.

I hope this place would be able to develop. That way, it would be able to boost their tourism since they would be having more interesting places wherein tourists would be able to visit.

I would be interested in corresponding with anyone living in the La Chorrera area. I have a house in Costa Verde {"The Hills" project)..and would appreciate knowing more about the day to day life in this area. Also, anybody with more information on the project "The Hills" in Costa Verde.. especially with updated info newer than December2010 would be greatly appreciated.

Boe

I drove thru La Chorrera when i went to Playa Corona, and i wouldnt wanna spend time there at all, regardless of holiday or living. It's a dump. But drive on 15-20 more minutes towards Coronado and things start getting really nice, with lots of little beachtowns!