Boquete
Boquete is located in the province of Chiriqui at an altitude that varies between located 3,500 - 5000 feet. Boquete boasts a comfortable year-round climate which ranges between 55°-78° F.
Boquete is located just 45 minutes from the warm city of David. Boquete is often referred to as the city of eternal spring or the city of flowers and coffee. Boquete was founded on April 11th 1911 and its first inhabitants were originally from other districts as well as inhabitants from Switzerland, Yugoslavia, Sweden, Germany and North America. For this reason, its properties, farms and houses are a showcase of reminiscenses from styles of architecture that are traced back to these countries.
The cultivation of flowers, fruits, coffee and a variety of garden produce stand out as one of the principal sources of work for the people of Boquete. As a producer of coffee, Boquete holds the first place, and the quality of the grain is the best in the Republic.
The steep mountains of Boquete are inhabited by a group of Indians called Gnobe Buble which are better known as Guaymies. They are known best for their colorful beaded crafts, baskets, dresses and woven bags.
From Boquete you can arrange several different tours with first class tourist attractions; climbing to the top of the Baru Volcano is an exciting adventure. On the way up you can observe the fascinating cloudy tropical forest and the panoramic view of the sea. This is the highest point of the Republic of Panama.
Bird watching is one of the main attractions that Boquete has to offer. The quetzals, considered birds of extreme beauty, can be easily seen in their nesting paradise.
