Comments on: Rio San Felix & Playa Las Lajas Disaster

By: Larry Traw

Larry Traw — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:54:20 +0000

The status of Sol y Mar is this; we have sold several lots and built to-date seven homes. We are starting to build condos and have pre sold six units in the first building. We have also procured additional land next to the estero and are in the planing phase of designing a marina. I don’t know who Ringold is but I would love to talk to him and have him explain why he thinks it is a disaster. We are always open for constructive comments.

By: Johnny

Johnny — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:23:42 +0000

Can someone, Ringold?, tell me what the status of Sol y Mar is? And what is an utter disaster?

By: Ringold Cassidy

Ringold Cassidy — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 21:32:18 +0000

Sol y Mar is a complete and utter disaster.

By: lachiricana

lachiricana — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 22:18:18 +0000

is beatifull

By: Don Ray

Don Ray — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:18:45 +0000

Hi Larry. Yes, this post is very out of date. Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment. I need to get out your way again. I agree that this is the nicest beach in chiriqui.

By: Larry Traw

Larry Traw — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:12:34 +0000

Just a few comments. I am the owner and developer of the highly successful project “Sol y Mar” at the Playa Las Lajas. We have developed a wounerful project far away from the river that is causing the problem and I have a vast amount of experiance in dealing with erosion control and enviromental issues. The problem with the river goes back years when the owners of land around the mouth and up the river cut the manglars and the native vegetation causing the river to change it’s course. It is unfortunate that Stan and Linda had to face that problem, but the government is now stepping in to redirect the river and it seams to be working.

The Playa Las Lajas is 14km long and the best beach in all of Panama. The Problem with the river is less than 1 km at the very end of the Beach. If anyone is considerating investing in the beach it would be a fantastic opertunity to do so. The beach is developing quick and I can assure that the the future is very bright for Las Lajas. Allen is correct, stay away from the river.

Larry

By: Allen

Allen — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 20:26:53 +0000

Hi Lisa

We have a real estate agency near Las Lajas. We can show you some properties in the area. chiriquicoastal.com

Note on the changing river: it was extremely unfortunate that some property owners lost their investment when the river changed course. And of course it is equally unfortunate that the local authorities did little to help. But I don´t think this should affect the future of Las Lajas beach. It is a great beach, the best in Chiriqui. Rivers do periodically change course, especially when they are very shallow, like the Rio San Felix where it empties into the Pacific. The moral of the story isn´t to avoid buying in Las Lajas. The moral is to avoid buying near the river.

Allen

By: Don Ray

Don Ray — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 12:01:09 +0000

I have no idea. But I am sure when it is know that you have money that you want to invest anywhere in Panama, there will be plenty of people that will standing in line to help.

By: lisa

lisa — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 04:35:12 +0000

I’m planing on moving to David (Chiriqui) and will like to invest in las Lajas. Who should I contact .
Thank you

By: Don Ray

Don Ray — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 02:14:58 +0000

This post is now well out of date. I have doubts that it reflects any current situation. I haven’t been to the area in a long time. My advice, as with any considered investment in Panama, is to go to the area and look at it in a non rushed manner.