The small town of Boquette in Chiriqui – Panama provides travelers with a tranquil setting of verdant pastures and floral gardens against a backdrop of scenic mountaintops.
For these reasons, a lot of people, even foreigners; consider Boquette as the perfect place not only to spend holidays in but also to spend their retirement days in.
Location
Boquette in Chiriqui – Panama is located in the western section of Chiriqui Province, approximately sixty kilometers off the borders of Costa Rica.
Getting There
The closest airport to Boquette in Chiriqui – Panama is the Enrique Malek International Airport located in David, the capital city of Chiriqui Province. From David, you can take a bus going to Boquette.
Buses are available from 6 in the morning up to 9:30 in the evening daily. You can also take a taxi to reach Boquette.
To reach your destinations around Boquette, the town also has a reliable bus system as well as taxi services.
What to See and Do
The most popular tourist attraction in Boquette in Chiriqui – Panama is Volcan Barú, Panama’s highest mountain peak and the only volcano in the country. Hiking up the volcano is one adventure that travelers wouldn’t want to miss, especially first-time travelers to Boquette.
Reaching the summit, you can have a sweeping view of the ocean.
If you are into sports, there are golf facilities located within town and you can also go kayaking, white water rafting and fishing.
Brief History
Boquette in Chiriqui – Panama was established on the 11th of April in the year 1911. Its original head of district was Lino but it was later decided that Bajo Boquette should be the head of the district.
It was in the early 20th century when villages started to emerge in Boquette as farmers started settling in. The original townships of Boquette in Chiriqui – Panama are Bajo Boquette, Palmira and Caldera.
By the year 1998, three other townships were added: Los Naranjos, Alto Boquette and Jaramillo.
Within Boquette’s townships, you can find coffee plantations; with coffee-bean growing being a major industry of the town.
Cost
The cost to visit Boquette in Chiriqui – Panama is relatively cheap. Bus fares going to Boquette via David are only $1.50 while taxi fares are around $12.
Local buses on the other hand cost $0.50 while taxi fares range from $1 to $2.
Accommodations are also very affordable, with modest rooms starting at $35 per night, per person. On the other hand, if you wish to stay in more lavish accommodations, these could cost you anywhere from $240 up to $380; per room, per person.
Other Information
Boquette in Chiriqui – Panama has a good number of foreigners retiring here because of the tranquility of the place plus the relatively low cost of living. About fourteen percent of its population is made up of foreign retirees.
