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[News Boquete] Panamanian Geisha Coffee Sold at Almost 15 Thousand Dollars Per Kilo to a South Korean Buyer.
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A small two-kilogram lot from the new Luito Estate reached the figure at a private auction.
A small lot of Panamanian coffee, a very exclusive production of the washed Geisha variety, reached a price of $14,710 per kilogram at the sixth private auction of the Lamastus Family Estate organization, renowned producers of specialty coffee in Panama.
Roasters from South Korea acquired the two-kilogram lot after an international online auction, as confirmed by the Lamastus family. According to technical production records, the climatic conditions of the area, characterized by low temperatures and the phenomenon of bajareque, favored a slow ripening of the grain.
The cup profile certified by the tasters presented notes of white jasmine, lemon, green apple and bergamot. The total production presented by this farm was sixkilograms, distributed in two specific categories:
- Luito Geisha Washed: The main lot of 2 kg that obtained the maximum price of $14,710.00 per kilo.
- Luito Geisha x Bourbon Natural: A second nano-lot was sold for $6,433.00 per kilogram. This grain corresponds to a natural cross-pollination between the Geisha and Bourbon varieties, identified at an altitude of 1,950 meters. Its biological composition and genetic quality were validated through DNA testing before its release to the market, explained the Lamastus family.
The property’s name was assigned by the producers as a tribute to Luito Lamastus, who operated a trout farm in the same geographic area before the adjacent lands were formally designated for specialty coffee farming. This commercial event precedes the official Best of Panama auction, scheduled for September 23, where the organization will present the washed Geisha lot Torre de Elida Estate, which boasts a technical rating of 96.25 points.
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Thursday, September 10, 2026
[News Boquete] Mae Lewis Health Expo for the Expat Community Coming to Boquete
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BOQUETE, CHIRIQUÍ — Mae Lewis Medical Center invites the expat community to attend the Mae Lewis Health and Wellness Expo on Monday, September 28, 2026, from 2:00 to 6:30 p.m. at TapOut Sports Zone in Boquete.
This free educational event will help Americans and other international residents learn how to get the most from their international health coverage while receiving medical care in Panama.
Attendees will also have an opportunity to meet Mae Lewis representatives and learn about the medical center’s services, equipment, facilities, healthcare professionals, and international patient support.
Understanding Your International Health Coverage
Educational presentations will explain how international patients can use the following types of coverage at Mae Lewis Medical Center:
* International health insurance
* Medicare Advantage
* Other foreign health insurance plans
Mae Lewis’s international billing partners will present “Using International Health Insurance at Mae Lewis Medical Center.” The presentation will explain worldwide emergency and urgent-care coverage through Medicare Advantage and international insurance plans.
Attendees will learn about:
* Advance coverage verification for international policyholders
* Understanding their policy’s benefits and limitations
* The process for verifying insurance coverage
* Expected timelines for coverage verification
* How emergency authorizations are obtained
* When hospital deposits may be required
* Patient responsibilities, including deductibles, copayments, coinsurance, and other out-of-pocket expenses
* What to expect when receiving care as an internationally insured patient
The presentation will be concise, practical, and specifically designed to help international residents understand the steps they should take before they need medical care.
Medicare Advantage Experts Available
Two Medicare Advantage for expats experts will give a short presentation and answer questions about using Medicare Advantage coverage for qualifying urgent and emergency medical care in Panama.
This is an excellent opportunity for Medicare beneficiaries to learn how international emergency coverage works, what they may need to pay, and why advance coverage verification is important.
Free Health Checkups
Expo attendees will also have access to free basic health checkups, including:
* Medical consultation
* Blood pressure reading
* Capillary blood glucose test
* Blood oxygen saturation test using pulse oximetry
Additional Expo Activities
The Mae Lewis Health and Wellness Expo will also feature:
* Introductions to Mae Lewis Medical Center’s services and medical professionals
* Information about its medical equipment and facilities
* Breakout sessions offering a closer look at international insurance, Medicare Advantage, travel insurance, and the coverage-verification process
* Opportunities to ask questions directly to healthcare and insurance professionals
Admission is free, but seating is limited. Advance registration is strongly recommended.
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For Americans and other international residents living in Boquete, David, and throughout Chiriquí Province, the Mae Lewis Health and Wellness Expo offers a valuable opportunity to meet healthcare professionals, receive free basic health checkups, explore available medical services, and understand how to use international health coverage before an urgent medical need arises.
EVENT DETAILS
Date: Monday, September 28, 2026
Time: 2:00–6:30 p.m.
Location: TapOut Sports Zone, Boquete, Chiriquí
Admission: Free; advance registration recommended
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[News Boquete] NEXT BOQUETE ROTARY CLUB MEETING - Thursday September 10th
Join Club Rotario de Boquete (Boquete Rotary Club) at our next club meeting on Thursday, September 10th as we have fun and learn more about Rotary and Boquete Rotary Club through Boquete Rotary Jeopardy with our host, Dave Nichols! We also kick off our new series, Get to know a Rotarian. Laura Daniel, a long-time member and past president is our first member. We meet at Noon at Malu! -- ___________________________________________________________________ The above message was distributed by /News Boquete/, a free subscription-based community service. /News Boquete/'s _*ONLY*_ public email address is news.boquete@gmail.com. For more info and use policy, visit https://www.dropbox.com/s/24y1vz2vae9iaen/News_Boquete_Policy.pdf?dl=0. *If replying to this message, reply *_ONLY_* to the *_ORIGINATOR_* (typically your email's 'Reply To' function works; do not use 'Reply All').* To stop receiving these emails, send a message to news.boquete@gmail.com with the word /_unsubscribe_/ in the subject line or body of the message. © 2005-2026, /News Boquete/. All rights reserved. Public redistribution strictly prohibited without prior written permission.
Monday, September 7, 2026
[News Boquete] The first edition of DogCamp Magazine is out!
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