Boquete

Excellent weather, beautiful terrain, flora and fauna and a host of activities to take on; that is Boquete for you. The city in the western province of Panama is a popular destination for both Panamanians and for foreigners. From coffee plantations, hot springs, white water rafting and a volcano, the city boasts of them all. It is a treat to discover and holiday in or invest in for a home.

Boquete is easily considered on the most beautiful places in the world. It is located in the western part of Panama, in the Chiriqui province. The city is quite close to the border and in fact receives its name for its location. Boquete literally means ‘the gap’, which was used for easy access into and out of Panama into Costa Rica.
 
Location
Boquete offers visitors and locals a unique climate and temperature. Being located near the volcano Baru and the river Caldera at a height over 1200 m above the sea level, makes it pleasant all through the year. To be prepared for the natural beauty and setting of the region. And don’t blame yourself if you readily wish to buy real estate here, Boquete has that effect on people. In fact it is considered as a retirement heaven for many an international traveler. It has a large population of foreigners who have found and made a home for themselves here.
 
What to Expect
Boquete is settled amidst coffee plantations and orchards of orange. It produces some of the finest coffee in the world and also boasts of sweet oranges. The best time to visit the city is all through the year, though October to April is the time for the coffee picking. A visit to one of the many coffee farms here gives you a unique perspective of this industry. It also allows you the chance to sight some unusual and beautiful birds.
 
What to Do

(1) Coffee picking is a unique and festive experience that shouldn’t be missed. Most of the pickers are from Indian tribes who are colorfully dressed and treat the process    
    festively and reverently.  Plan your visit so you can attend the coffee and flower festival in the January. In case you aren’t able to make it then, try to schedule your visit for the shorter four day flower festival in April.
 
(2) The city offers plenty of accommodation for its visitors and is a popular holiday destination for Panamanians. Do book ahead of time so that you are assured a comfortable
    room when you arrive.
 
(3) Boquete is home to one the most beautiful private gardens in the world. The ‘Mi Jardin es Su Jardin’ literally means ‘My Garden, is Your Garden’. It welcomes visitors to
    visit and enjoy the beautiful vision of the owners.
 
(4) If you enjoy white water rafting or have an interest in it, this is the place to take home some incredible memories.  Several river rafting companies operate from Boquete
    and offer rafting on the Chiriqui Grande. The river has Class II-IV rapids and is ideal for beginners as well as experts of the sport.
 
(5) To explore the verdant surrounding you can consider hiking or horse riding through the countryside. Most hotels will be glad to make the required arrangements for you.
    Don’t forget to take a guided tour of the dormant Volcan Baru and the national park, that is also one of the city’s tourist attractions and adds to its charm.
 
(6) There are also the Caldera Hot Springs that are a treat to visit and experience.
 
Boquete is the kind of place you need time to discover in leisure. Before you get ready to go home after an amazing holiday in Boquete you will be tempted to buy real estate here and buy a little bit of paradise for yourself. Even if you don’t invest in a home here you will definitely find yourself coming back once again for a healthy dose of natural beauty and adventure, only at Boquete.

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