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Panama City
Office Information |
First Street, Building L-18,
Los Angeles neighborhood,
Panama City
Office: (507) 260-4813
Toll-Free: (866) 702-5867
Fax: (507) 260-1557
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Altos
Del Maria Mountain Community
Live in
a mountain paradise close to beaches,
golf and Panama City!
Altos de Maria is an exclusive gated
mountain residential community
conveniently located at just 1 hour and
20 minutes (113 km - 70 miles) from
Panama City and only 25 minutes away (25
km - 15.5 miles) from the Pacific coast
beaches with their world-class
golfing and shopping.
Altos del Maria is the third mountain
development of the real
estate division of Grupo Melo, Altos de
Vistamares, S.A., which has specialized
in mountain community real estate for
over 25 years. |
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Our
development is placed in 7000+ acre
property so
beautiful that many areas have the
look and feel of a national park.
Attractions include panoramic
mountain, valley, green
belt and Pacific Ocean views, a near
perfect spring climate
year round (75º F - 24 Cº), a
first-class infrastructure including
miles of paved roads, vast common
areas, waterfalls, rivers, hiking
trails, observation decks, parks,
lookout points, flowers and trees
everywhere.
Altos de Maria has a range of prices
to meet every need. Spacious
residential lots and houses are
available in subdivisions with
varied altitudes, views and
climates.
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Traditionally we've primarily sold
residential lots; however, to
satisfy the needs of those who don't
want to go through the building
process, we offer homes built by our
company. We have a variety of
models, which we build on
predetermined lots. |
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Tour To Altos del Maria
Our team is ready to
offer you a private tour
from Panama City to the
development or attend
you on-site.
Visiting the development
is by appointment only.
Give us a call at
1-866-702-5867
or fill
out the contact form.
Our international sales
team is ready to serve
you; we are able to
assist you in either
English or Spanish.
Contact us
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Altos del María Mountain Residence
Models
Altos
del Maria has traditionally
specialized in selling lots; however
over the past few years, due to
demand, the company has facilitated
the opportunity to invest in turn
key homes on predetermined lots. The
company provides a variety of
models, allowing second home buyers
and permanent residents a range of
options. The ideal is to take the
building stress away from the owner.
The buyer deals directly with our
company, the guarantee is backed
directly by us and we assure the
highest quality of materials and
construction. These are the models
that we currently have available:
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The homes come with clear titles,
access to water, electricity,
internet and satellite TV. The homes
don’t come with appliances
or lighting fixtures. Our models are
delivered with basic landscaping and
concrete driveways. |
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Does each
subdivision have
its own unique
appeal?
Here we have a
preview of the
most recently
offered
subdivisions at
Altos del Maria.
These areas
offer excellent
investment
opportunities
for residential
lots or homes
already
built.
Exclusive
Subdivisions in
Altos del Maria
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New Facilities:
We, at Altos del María, are
always committed to continuously
safeguard the well-being of our
home
and lot owners. We are also
aware of the importance of
providing common areas to
promote leisure and sport
activities among the neighbors.
With these goals in mind, Altos
del María has recently finished
the construction of a Park in
Santiago Apóstol, a tennis court
in Valencia and a fulbito court
located by
the Río María Bridge.
In addition, the new facilities
that will host a First Aid
Attention Center and a
Recreational Center are
almost ready. The Recreational
Center will offer a cafeteria
and a work out area where
patrons will be able to have
access to stationary Gym
equipment, a weight training
area equipped with assorted
weights and dumbbells, a pool
table, a ping-pong table, and so
forth.
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Developing new areas
We continue developing new
subdivisions. with an excellent
quality of infrastructures.
During the next month we will
have available for sale lots in:
- BOSQUES DE GALICIA: with
underground electrification.
- Navarra: located in the
private road to El Valle de
Antón.
- Santo Domingo: with panoramic
views to the pacific ocean and
cerro picacho.
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Homes Ready to live in!
For those customers who do not
wish to go through the building
process and are interested in
immediate relocating, we offer
several manufactured homes to
choose from available in
Piombino model Garda an in
Granada. The models of homes
that are ready for occupancy
are: San Carlos, Monte Azul, and
Mont Blanc.
We invite you to visit our
display model house located in
Granada, lot No. 567, everyday
from 9:00 am
to 5:00 pm.
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"Marie & Chip Munday, Aspen,
Colorado, USA" Say(s):
We first met Honey and Larry by
email when we were thinking about
visiting Panama. They became our
mentors and when we finally went to
Panama, it seemed as if we had been
friends for years! La Estancia del
Encanto is warm and charming, just
like her owners. You will feel
comfortable, welcomed and
“enchanted”.
"Dan & Pat Brizendine, Los
Angeles, USA" Say(s):
When we decided to purchase property
for future retirement in Panama, we
wanted to live in an area with
natural beauty and a peaceful
environment, but be close enough to
Panama City for convenience. After
seeing the Altos del Maria website
and contacting one of their helpful
sales reps and emailing several
existing residents, we purchased a
lot "sight unseen".
Our sales rep emailed us photos of
the lot and a couple of the
residents went to take photos of it
too. Based on everyone's
photos we knew we had to have the
lot. It wasn't until five months
later after the purchase that we
were able to come down
to Panama to make our first visit to
our lot. WOW! It was exactly how we
had envisioned it and we are so very
excited about building there in the
near future. The community was
gorgeous and everyone we met on our
visit (our new neighbors) were
all very friendly and helpful. We
have told a couple of our friends
who are also currently making
inquiries in lot availability.
We can't wait to make our move from
Los Angeles to Altos, Valencia #232
in the next few years.
"Mikeal Eberhard, Miami, USA"
Say(s):
I have enjoyed the Altos del Maria
web site and have advised many
people here in the USA to access it.
It is beautifully put together and
depicts "Altos" as just what it is -
a paradise. We are certainly looking
forward to our move to Panama and
"Altos" in particular. #108 Laurel,
Altos del Maria
"Robert Emerick, USA" Say(s):
For me, besides the great natural
beauty, the most impressive aspect
of Altos del María is how well Grupo
Melo designed the development and
the efforts that they made
installing the infrastructure around
the valley and the María River. For
example, just swimming in the river
makes you think you are swimming in
Paradise! That is my Altos del María!
"Rodger Carroll" Say(s):
We came to Panama for a visit in
February 2005, after visiting panama
city, vulcan baru & el valley, we
settled for a lot in altos. We
relocated here in may 2005, moved
into our new casa in Dec 2005. This
is now our home, with no regrets.
"Larry & Honey Dodge,
Helmville Montana, USA" Say(s):
There is no "perfect place" in
Panama, but Altos del Maria is the
"perfect place" for us. The rainy
season is just starting,
so the bougainvilleas are fading as
the impatiens are coming back. Some
unknown tree is in bloom, and the
scent in the breeze
is divine. Only the sound of birds
and the ceiling fan break the
silence. A butterfly just flew in
the open window. Another day
in Altos... |
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Where
is Altos del Maria Located? |
Altos del Maria is located in The
Republic of Panama, Central America,
in the province of Panama, district
of Chame exactly in Sora township.
Close to Panama City, yet away from
the hectic, busy city life.
If you want to get there, it is only
1 hour and 20 minutes west of Panama
City, along the Interamericana
Highway. It is a 60 minute drive (94
km - 58.28 miles) to the town of
Bejuco. Once in Bejuco, make a right
turn at the Altos del Maria sign,
and then you will drive for about a
20 minutes from Sora (19 km - 11.78
miles) to our unbelievably beautiful
mountain paradise.
If you’re traveling from the Playa
Blanca (Farallon) area, you travel
east, towards Panama City, for about
35 minutes to the town of Bejuco
(just 7-10 minutes after Coronado),
make a left turn at the Altos del
Maria sign and then you will go on
for another 20-minute drive from
Sora (19 km - 11.78 miles) to our
beautiful development.
It is said that Altos del Maria is
in the heart of Panama, because it
is also 90 minutes (119 km - 73.78
miles) away from the central
provinces of Panama (Divisa), and on
the Caribbean side it is 3 hours
away from Portobello, Colon.
Altos, as often called, is only 30
minutes away from the nearest beach
located in a belt of beaches, a
modern 24/7 supermarket that offers
lots of imported goods, a private
hospital and for the sports
enthusiast, there are three golf
courses and excellent fishing.
Currenlty, the development has a
private road used exclusively by
owners of Altos del Maria, which
allows for direct access to El Valle
de Anton. The road is unpaved and is
mainly used during the dry season.
Management starts working in some
sections of the road and it's going
to be complete in the near future.
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Where is The Republic of Panama
Located? |
Panama is the southernmost of
the Central American countries
bordered on the west by Costa
Rica, on the east by Colombia,
on the north by the Caribbean
coastline and on the south by
the Pacific coastline. The total
land area is 75,517 sq km -
29,157 sq miles. The Panama
Canal, which is about 80 km
long, divides the country into
eastern and western regions.
Panama is a fast-developing
country with strong business
ties in the shipping,
international trade and
financial industries.
Tourism has sharply increased
and more airlines have come on
board with flights to and from
Panama City. Panama’s flagship
airline is Copa, which operates
approximately on 116 daily
scheduled flights to 40
destinations in 21 countries.
There are other international
airlines with regular flights,
such as American, Continental,
KLM, Delta, Lloyds, TACA,
Spirit, Avianca, Mexicana,
Korean Air and more are
scheduled to start providing
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Altos de Maria is a gated mountain
residential community located near
Panama City and just minutes away
from the
Pacific coast beaches. Enjoy at our
development the perfect year round
spring like mountain climate (75º F
- 24 Cº), the properties are located
in altitudes from 450 - 1,100 meters
(1,476 – 3,608 feet) above the sea
level. Only owners, residents
and their guests are allowed
entrance. All of the properties
within the development limits have
miles of paved roads, access to
water, electricity, internet,
cellular phone networks and
satellite TV. Additionally, you will
be able to enjoy getting together
with Altos del Maria owners and
residents at Siena Park at a
Cultural Evening host by the
Administration´s Office. There is a
garden center at Altos del Maria
where we provide free cuttings of
flower plants and fruit trees to our
owners so they can embellish
their properties.
There are hiking trails, lookout
points, a river, creeks and
waterfalls. The natural wonders that
surround this community and
the lush green forest of the area
are caused by the rich volcanic
soil. Some of the tropical trees
found here are: Espave, Cedro Espino,
Cope, Cedro Amargo, Cocobolo, and
mountain pine trees, oaks; in
addition to Guayacan, Maria, Laurel,
Madrono and Lluvia de Oro. The
blooming of the flowers of some of
these species signals the arrival of
the dry season (January-May).
Altos del Maria is the habitat of
exotic birds, butterflies, deer,
sloths, golden frogs (endemic to
Panama) and small mammals.
All of these natural wonders can be
seen by visiting and/or walking one
of our many hicking trails or
observation decks and the famous
bird observatory area. |
Altos del Maria has two major
regions: the valley region with 6
subdivisions and the highlands
region with 11 subdivisions.
These areas have been developed
keeping the natural slope of the
terrain; some lots have creeks or
are near a river and all
have panoramic mountain, valley,
green belt or Pacific Ocean views
with a perfect spring climate all
year round.
Altos del Maria has made large
investments to create an exclusive,
yet affordable, residential gated
community in a heavenly setting.
There are parks, nature trails,
lookout points, bridges, river,
creeks, waterfalls, flowers and
trees everywhere. Altos del Maria
will develop only part of the total
area, leaving the huge green belt
untouched, maintaining the beauty
that characterizes our development.
We've primarily sold residential
lots with sizes that range from
1,000 sq. meters to 8,000 sq. meters
(0.25 acre to 2 acres). Owners who
decided to purchase just the lots
have built beautiful homes
predominantly in the U.S.
Southwestern style and Colonial
Spanish style. You can choose from a
variety of real estate options in
the Valley and The Highlands areas.
To attend the needs of those who
don't want to go through the custom
building process, we offer homes
built by our
company. Those homes are only
offered on predetermined lots, we
provide a variety of models,
allowing second home buyers and
permanent residents an assortment of
options. Model homes don’t come with
appliances or lighting fixtures. Our
models
are delivered with basic landscaping
and concrete driveways. |
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Enjoy
Altos de Maria’s Prime Advantages |
A
Mountain Garden with Spectacular
Mountain, Valley and Ocean Views:
Altos has panoramic mountain and
valley view’s everywhere. It seems
that every home site has a view.
From some points you can see the
Pacific Ocean and some lots even
have views of both the Pacific and
the Atlantic oceans. Garden crews
work daily to plant and maintain
flowers in bloom and
keep the lush vegetation; which give
the whole place the feel of a
mountain garden. The Best Location:
From your fresh
mountain home, you’re just 1.5 hours
from all the conveniences and fun of
cosmopolitan Panama City and just 20
minutes
away from beautiful beaches,
world-class golf and coastal
shopping centers. Quality
Infrastructure: Altos is a gated
community where only residents and
their guests are allowed. Set on
7000 acres of mountain and valley
property, the Melo group has
invested millions of dollars in
infrastructure. Facilities include a
community center with social areas
and shops, a natural swimming pool
next to a waterfall, a heliport,
telephone, Satellite TV, high speed
internet service and 32 miles of
paved roads. There are also 11 miles
of nature trails with suspension
bridges, stairways, walkways and
viewpoints. If you are a
horseback-riding lover you can own
horses and ride for miles without
ever seeing a car.Spring-Like
Climate Year Round: Temperatures
at Altos vary little from a
comfortable 75 degrees all year. In
the higher areas, some homes have
fireplaces to warm cooler evenings.
The unchanging temperatures make for
easy and predictable living, but if
you are in the mood for a warmer
climate, beautiful beaches are just
a half an hour away.
Live Close to Nature: Altos
is adjacent to an ancient volcano so
flowers and trees bloom easily in
the rich volcanic soil.
From the onset of this project,
concern for the ecology of the area
was a priority for Grupo Melo. There
are vast common
green areas where no construction is
allowed. These areas are cared for
by gardening crews daily. Some of
the animals
to be seen are deer, monkeys, sloths,
birds, butterflies and Panama's
famous golden frog.
Recreational Activities:
Beautiful rivers, streams and
waterfalls offer year--round
recreational opportunities such as
swimming in the natural pools and
rivers, hiking, bird watching and
horseback riding. Many residents
take up gardening as a hobby. For
them, Altos has provided a community
green house. Just half an hour from
Altos you can enjoy beautiful
beaches, both popular and fine
restaurants, several world-class
golf courses. The fun and cultural
attractions of cosmopolitan Panama
City are just 1.5 hours away.
Infrastructure: In Altos you
will find all the comforts of home.
Every residence has access to all
the necessary services
and infrastructure required for
comfortable living.
These include:
- Roads: There are 32
miles of asphalt roads which are
maintained daily.
- Water: Three potable
water plants so every resident
has pure water on demand.
- Electricity: An
independent electrical power
grid serving every lot in the
project. The system is the same
used in
North America :120 V, 60 Hz, 1
F.
- Communication: Cellular
Phones, Internet and Satellite
TV. There is high- quality
wireless telephone service,
speedy
Internet access from various
companies and Satellite TV.
- Security: Security gates
are manned 24/7 and only owners
and their approved guests may
enter the premises.
Many homes are already built, so
you will not be by yourself.
Instead, you will have many fine
neighbors.
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Frequently Asked Questions: |
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Where is located Altos del Maria?
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Altos
del Maria is located in the Republic
of Panama in Central America,
in the province of Panama, west of
Panama City. |
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How to get to Altos del Maria?
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Altos
del Maria is only 1 hour and 20
minutes west of Panama City, along
the Interamerican Highway.
It is a 60 minute drive (94 km -
58.28 miles) to the town of Bejuco.
Once in Bejuco, make a right turn at
the
Altos del Maria sign, and then you
will have a 20 minute drive to the
township Sora (19 km - 11.78 miles)
to our unbelievably beautiful,
fresh, mountain paradise.
If you’re traveling from the Playa
Blanca (Farallón) area, you travel
east, towards Panama City,
for about 35 minutes to the town of
Bejuco (just 7-10 minutes after
Coronado), make a left at the Altos
del
Maria sign and then you will have a
20 minute drive to the township Sora
(19 km - 11.78 miles)
to our unbelievably beautiful,
fresh, mountain paradise. |
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What is the altitude in Altos del
Maria? |
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The
properties are located between
altitudes from 450 - 1,100 meters
(1,476 – 3,608 feet) above sea
level. |
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What is the temperature in Altos
del Maria? |
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At
Altos del Maria, the average
temperature is between (75º F - 24
Cº) and the humidity is about 70%. |
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What are the sizes of the lots in
Altos del Maria? |
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The
sizes of the lots in the development
range between 1,000 sq.
meters to 8,000 sq. meters (0.25
acre to 2 acres). |
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What are the characteristics that
you take in consideration when
pricing the lots? |
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The
prices of the lots depend on the
size, topography and view. |
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Are there requisites to buy in
Altos del Maria? |
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There's
really no pre-requisite to buy in
Altos del Maria. If you would like
to come as a
retiree or "pensionado" you'll need
to apply for the visa here in
Panama, where you'll need to provide
a minimum steady income of USD
$500.00 per month per person. On the
other hand, if you do not
apply for the retirement or
pensionado visa and would like to
come and buy a property
at Altos del Maria, you are able to
do so with no problem. |
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What are the views that I can
have from my property in Altos del
Maria? |
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From
your property in Altos del Maria you
will see panoramic views of the
mountains,
valley, green belt, Pacific or
Atlantic Ocean. |
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What are the steps to buy a lot /
house cash in your development?
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With
US$500.00 you can put a hold on the
lot and US$ 1,000.00 for the house,
of your
choice, for 30 days. Please contact
us for more information. |
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Will you finance the property of
my interest? |
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We
finance lots and we will not finance
houses, however we may put you in
contact with
local bankers whom will be glad to
assist you. You may finance just 1
lot, up to 15 years at 10% interest
rate, without collateral up to 75
years old. And it will be through an
escrow trust (Fideicomiso). If you
would like to
finance with us, please bring with
you copy of your credit report
www.myfreecreditreport.com and proof
of income (such as your income tax
statement) If you decide to pay the
debt
off before term, there’s no penalty
for doing so. |
No one knows Panama better than we do.
If you're ready to step
into your dreams of living in one of the
world's most
beautiful nations, contact
us right away. We know we have a
property available that
will delight and thrill you.
United Country Altos del Maria can save you time and
money in locating real estate
throughout Panama City and
the surrounding areas of Panama.
We offer a fine
selection
of Panama homes for
sale, mountain property, oceanfront
property and lots for sale.
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