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Boquete - Tours, Activities, Dining
Boquete
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Classified Listing Sites, Forums, and Information Sites Boquete which was founded in 1911 is surrounded by steep, lush mountains to the north, east and west, where lies Baru Volcano, Panama¨s highest peak at 3,475 meters. So far north in the Chiriqui Province, Boquete lies only 7 km (3.3 miles) from Bocas del Toro Province to the north. While small compared to David, Boquete is the most populated and developed highlands community, with a very stable businesses geared for the tourism sector. Complete with a wide variety of hotels and restaurants, Boquete can satisfy both backpackers and more demanding travellers alike. Hotels range from $10.00-$100.00, and restaurants include Mexican, Italian, in addition to numerous local establishments. Other websites containing more information about the Chiriqui Province and Boquete:
Things to See & Do in BoqueteCoffee Tours
The Kotowa coffee tour is the best coffee-estate tour in the area. The 3 hours long tour features a description of the estate's history, emphasis on the estate's environmentally friendly methods of coffee production, a full tour of the production facilities, a fascinating tour of the estate's original processing mill with all the original machinery, and a cupping session, during which guests learn what to look for in high quality coffee. Try to make reservations 24 hour before desired tour. Tel. 720-3852. Bird watching
For bird watching we recommend Coffee Adventures, Hans & Terry offer a wide range of birding tours in and around Boquete including the Boquete cloud forest bird watching tour:
Boquete cloud forest bird watching is a half a day tour. Gardens  Mi Jardin es Su Jardin, just uphill from Café Ruiz, is a magnificent garden surrounding a luxurious private estate. There is no entrance fee, and the garden is open every day of the year. PARADISE GARDEN in Volcancito is 5 minutes from Boquete. In addition to the wonderful gardens, it has a small animal park with monkeys, various birds and a butterfly-house. Come for a personal guided tour and some "monkey petting." Only $5 per person. Call the owner, Paul Saban at 6615 6618 or email junglefotos@yahoo.com. Only a 45-minutes walk from the center of Boquete is El Explorador. There is a cafeteria which serves breads, hot chocolate and many more of food and beverages and behind the cafeteria there is a garden like a page ripped from Alice in Wonderland. El Explorador is open only on weekends and holidays. Therefore you have to pay a little fee of about $1.00 Horseback Riding Tours  We know a friendly guide called Franklin who speaks Spanish and English who offers Horseback Riding in the beautiful area of the Hot Springs/Caldera. Tel. 720-1750 These natural hot springs are famous for their health-giving properties. Located near Boquete make the access easy. Enjoy a half day tour to the hot springs in a very relaxed atmosphere. Hiking Tours  The mountainous area surrounding Boquete town is ideal for walking and exploring. There is a difficult hiking tour called Sendero Los Quetzales which lasts seven to eight hours. You can hike the trail either from Boquete/Bajo Mono to Cerro Punta or the other way. For this tour we can arrange a guide but the trail is also easy to find. Just ask us at the front desk for details or to arrange a special hike. Water Rafting  The Chiriqui Viejo is a World Class River that has all. Located near the Panama-Costa Rican border. It has virgin forest, water falls, and wild life that is not surpassed anywhere in Central America. Best of all, it has some of the best rapids anywhere in the world. This river can be run on day trips or two night camping trips are available from Panama Rafters - Tel. 720-2712. E-Mail rafting@panamarafters.com. Also recommended is Chiriqui River Rafting here in Boquete. They offer different river rafting tours with professional guides in the Chiriqui River. It is promised unforgettable memories and the tours are very safe. Tel. 720-1505. Cell 6618-0846 Boquete Tree Trek / Rock Climbing and Rappeling  Boquete Tree Trek serves a safely expercience thrill of a zip-line canopy tour that can be compared to the most famous in the world. You will glide through the trees and encounter a world unknown. The tour is divided into 11 different zip-line cables over 3 kilometers in total length. Tel. 720-1635  Boquete Climb Adventure is the first company to offer Rock Climbing and Rappeling Tours. Everyone can participate (Adult and Children) and full safety measures are taken at all times. Recommended attire is t-shirts, long or short pants, closed toe shoes and a sense of adventure! Complete tour takes about 2 hours and the cost is $40.00 per person. Phone is 6536 6390. Tour the Isla Boca Brava Tel. 720-1635. You will exeperience the full sea side of the pacific coast in Chiriqui while still being close to shore. Tour the Volcano - Vulcan Baru Tour to the Volcano, at 3,475 meters altitude, when fair weather you will be able to look at the Atlantic and the Pacific oceans both at the same time. Tel. 720-1635. Get a Professional Massage or Facial!  Isla Verde is very pleased to be the host for Spa Boquete, our on-site massage therapy, body-work and Facial services. Please visit the Spa Boquete website for availability schedule and complete details. You don't even have to be a guest here to take advantage of this wonderful experience! And much more!!! If desired, we can arrange tours and activities for you! The distance to the Pacific is only 1 hour and to the Atlantic 3 hours by car. Dining/Coffee ShopsNote: Many of the restaurantes below offer vegetarian selections or will gladly accomadate special requests.
Car RentalsIf you are flying into David - all the major car rental companies (Avis, Thrifty, Dollar, Hertz and more) service the airport. If you bus or taxi into Boquete and wish to rent a car here, there is Thrifty Car Rental, Res.720-2584. Most of the Banks in Boquete will be happy to cash American Express Traveler's Checks for a very small fee (with proper identification of course). The Banco Nacional de Panama is on the corner where you turn off the main road to get to us.
Centro Médico San Juan Bautista. Dr. Leonidas Pretelt. Tel. 720-1881 Cel. 616-2177 / Fluent English Clinica Valle Boquete. Dr. Basilio Markaw, Tel. 6673-3305 Dr. Augusto Sitton Tel. 6675-0422. / Some English Consultorio Alfa. (Al lado de La Reina / Next to La Reina store). Dr. Alfonso Mou Tel .720-2434 Cel. 675-8393. / Good Enough English Ministerio de Salud. Dr. Jeffrey Joyner Tel. 720-2341. Cel. 673-9908. / Bilingual Emergency Services
Travel Agent: David Viajes Tel. 774-1644 Aeroperlas Tel. 721-1195 Tickets available at Isla Verde`s front desk. Air Panama Tel. 721-0841 or 721-0842 for ticketing. We can also book reservations for you at our front desk. Boquete is becoming a haven for ex-patriots from the world over. Between our incredible climate, low cost of living, friendly people - many visitors become residents. If you are interested in real estate in Boquete, please visit our friends at Boquete #1 Realtors. Learning SpanishLive the best Spanish learning experience in Latin America at Habla Ya Language Center Spanish School in Boquete, Panama. Spanish Courses for everyone! Learn Spanish Fast, Speak Spanish Now, Habla Ya! If you are planning to relocate in Boquete, learning Spanish will make your new life much more enjoyable. Habla Ya is located on the main street within a 3 minute walk from Isla Verde. Visit our website or call us at 720-1294.Classified Listing Sites, Forums, and Information SitesFREE Panama wide classifieds including Real Estate, Vacation, Services, Personals and More. Pronto PanamaThe Boquete Community Forums - a very large and well-rounded forum on dozens of subjects relating to living in Boquete |
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