Boquete
Known for its cool, fresh climate and pristine natural environment, the small alpine town of Boquete is nestled into a craggy mountain valley 35km (22mi) north of David. It’s a fine place for walking, bird watching, horse riding and enjoying a respite from the heat of the lowlands.
Flowers, coffee and citrus fruits are grown in the area and the town’s Feria de las Flores y del Cafe is a popular annual festival held in January. In fact, the town is known as nation’s flower garden, a prime supplier for the capital city’s florists.
Chilly streams bound down from el Volcan de Baru (11,450 feet) through Boquete, Cerro Punta, and Volcan providing fantastic trout fishing. In addition, horseback riding, whitewater rafting, hiking, and underground hot springs can also be found in the area of Boquete. It is also a good base for climbing 3475m (11,400ft) Volcan Baru, 15km (9mi) west, or visiting the volcano’s 14,300-hectare (35,320-acre) national park.
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Filed under: Destinations, Mountain on May 14th, 2009
