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Boquete - Tours,
Activities, Dining

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-$400.00, 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 Boquete
Coffee Tours
Cafe De La Luna produces organic coffee based on moon phases. Two types of tours are
available. A standard 1 1/2 hour tour of the entire plantation is $15
per person. For a more hands-on approach, try the roasting tour. This
is an extended tour of the plantation where you assist in the roasting
of the coffee beans and get a pound of what you roasted to take home!
This is a 2 1/2 hour tour and cost $30 per person. Call Richard at 6677-7748 for more information.
The Kotowa Coffee Tour is also 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.
There are also other Coffee Tours offered by the Cafe Ruiz Coffee Shop. Tel. 720-1000, and the Finca Lerida - Tel. 720-2285.
Bird watching

For Birdwatching
we recommend Coffee Adventures, Hans & Terry offer a wide range
of birding tours in and around Boquete including the Boquete cloudforest bird watching tour, Tel.720-3852. We also can recommend Plinio Montenegro as a guide, he also knows a lot of good spots in Boquete, Tel.6770-5551 or Feliciano Gonzalez Tel.6624-9940 or John Tornblom Tel.6566-9453
Feel free to ask at our office!
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.
Jungla Panama
in Palmira is 15 minutes drive from Boquete. This Wildlife Rescue Centre and Petting Zoo has goats, ducks, chickens and more.
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 $3.00
Horseback Riding Tours
We know a friendly guide called Franklin who speaks
Spanish and English who offers Horseback Riding in the beautiful area
of Caldera. Cell.6588-5054
The Caldera Hot Springs. These natural hot springs are famous for their
health-giving properties. Located just 45 minutes from Boquete. A little difficult to find, so ask for directions.
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 either with Boquete Outdoor Adventures or through Boquete Mountain Safari (see below).
Adventures
Boquete Mountain Safari.
Offers a half day tour to the hotsprings in Caldera which includes
horseback riding. There is also a half day tour in the mountains of
Boquete, where you will visit an old coffee farm and a little animal
park. Half day or a full day trips, to the cloudforest are offered for
exploring the local plant and animal life, Tel.730-9353 or Cell.6627-8829 www.BoqueteMountainSafariTours.com
Boquete Outdoor Adventures.
Specializes in affordable multi-day whitewater kayaking trips,
wilderness experiences, multi-sport adventures in the throbbing
jungles, uninhabited islands and untamed rivers of Panama. www.boqueteoutdooradventures.com Tel.720-2284 or call Cell.6630-1453
Explora Ya Ecotours and Adventure Travel offers different kinds of tours around and in Boquete from hiking tours until a visit to the hot springs or overnight stays on the Volcan Baru. Please take a look on their website.
All Terrain Vehicles (ATV's). Downtown Boquete, ATV Adventures
is offering tours with all terrain vehicles for 1 to 5 hours. Contact
person is Marco, Cell.6678-5666, more information is available on www.boqueteatvtours.com
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 $45.00 per person, Cell.6764-7918.
Get a Professional Massage or Facial at our "Isla Verde Massage and Beauty Center"!
Isla Verde is very pleased to offer professional massages like Thai Massage or Deep Tissue as well as facials services.
Please visit our reception for availability or call our highly regarded massage therapist Mark Perren-Jones at Cell.6948-6664. You don't even have to be a guest here to take advantage of
this wonderful experience!
If desired, we can arrange tours and activities
for you!
The distance to the Pacific is only 2 hours and to the
Atlantic 3.5 hours by car.
Dining/Coffee
Shops
Note: Many of the restaurantes below offer vegetarian selections or
will gladly accomadate special requests.
- COFFEE, PASTRIES, BREAKFAST, SNACKS
- Cafe Ruiz Coffee Shop. Tel. 720-1000. Coffee and pastries
- Kotowa Coffee Shop. Tel. 720-2147. Coffee and pastries
- Punto de Encuentro at Olga's. Full Breakfast and Lunch Menu
- PIZZA, ITALIAN, BURGERS, LUNCH
- Pizzeria IL Pianista. Tel. 720-2728. Pizza / Italian food.
- La Posada. Tel. 730-9440. Pizza and much more.
- Bar and Restaurante Baru Pizza and much more.
- Big Daddys Grill. Fresh Fish and Hamburgers,Organic Salads
- SEAFOOD
- Big Daddys Grill. Fresh Fish and Hamburgers,Organic Salads
- Machu Picchu. Tel. 720-1502 - Seafood
- INTERNATIONAL / EUROPEAN
- Hotel Panamonte. Tel.720-1327. International cuisine.
- The Rock Tel.720-2516 A food for senses Restaurant.
- Art Cafe La Crepe. Tel. 6769-6090 or 6789-9430. French Food specializing in Crepes.
- La Posada. Tel. 730-9440. Meat and More.
- Mike"s Restaurant and Bar. Great Falafels and Humus. Chicken, burgers, french fries, salads and more.
- STEAK, MEAT
- La Posada. Tel. 730-9440. Meat and More.
- LOCAL / PANAMANIAN
- El Sabroson. Tel. 720-2147. Typical Panamanian Food.
- Las Orquideas - Local Panamanian Food
- MEXICAN
- La Casona Mexicana. Tel. 720-1274. Mexican Food.
- Antojitos Mejicanos. Tel. 6593-1063. Mexican Food.
There are a lot of activities available to do something good to your body and mind...here some possibilities...
Gilberto Barria Vallarino
Tucan Tyle Company - Handmade and hand-painted tiles.
Car Rentals
If 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, Tel. 720-2545.
| Bank Name |
Telephone |
| Caja de Ahorros |
720-1021 |
Banco General
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720-2730
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Banco Nacional
|
720-2776
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| Scotiabank |
730-8700 |
| Global Bank |
720-2329 |
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Multibank |
720-2660 |
| HSBC |
720-1790 |
Medical Services
Clinica Dental / Dentist Monica Sanjur, Tel. 720-1152 / English Fluently
Clinica Especializada Boquete, Tel. 720-2080, in front of MELO
Clinica Valle de Boquete, in front of the fire department
Clinica Alfa, next to La Reyna
| Police Station |
720-2145 |
| Fire Department |
720-1224 or 911 |
| Hospital |
720-1909 |
Travel Agent:
David Viajes Tel. 720-1831, 720-2848 in Boquete
Palm Travel. Tel. 777-0016 in David
Air Panama Tel. 721-0841 or 721-0842
for ticketing
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 Casa Solution
Learning Spanish
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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.
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