James Armitage
James loves this skinny isthmus of a country, drawn to its incredible diversity of wildlife, mix of cultures and Pacific and Caribbean coasts ripe for exploring.
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The town of Boquete can be found in the province of Chiriqui that borders Costa Rica. This lush landscape is home to majestic volcanic mountain ranges, trout-filled rivers and beautiful agricultural scenery.
In the 19th Century, Boquete meaning ‘gap’ or ‘opening’ was the corridor for gold seekers making their way to the Pacific Ocean. Boquete is a cool and fertile valley 1,600 metres above sea level.
With an average temperature of 20ºC throughout the year, this spring-like climate produces the sweetest oranges and the richest coffee. For those that love the outdoors and fresh mountain air, Boquete is a must.
Our Panama experts have created and curated these holiday ideas to get you started. Take the time to search through them and find something to spark ideas for a unique adventure.
Below you can see some of the wonderful places we have recommended for this journey.
Finca Lerida is a 23 room boutique hotel located on the lower slopes of Baru Volcano, just a 10-minute drive from the town of Boquete. This is a tremendous location for bird watchers The property borders Volcan Baru National Park and is not far from the UNESCO designated La Amistad National Park. There are various room types ranging from standard, Scandinavian influenced garden rooms to suites. All rooms feature a TV, WiFi and are non-smoking. Temperatures here range between 60 & 80 degrees year-round and so there is no need for heating or air-conditioning. The Monniche Restaurant offers fine international cuisine along with a traditional menu.
Panamonte Inn & Spa is just a short stroll from Boquete in beautiful gardens at the foot of Volcan Baru. Guest rooms and suites are air-conditioned and surrounded by flower gardens. Standard rooms have either twin or queen beds. The Garden Terrace rooms are in a separate building and offer more generous living space with vaulted ceilings, king beds, large bathrooms and wraparound terraces.
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James loves this skinny isthmus of a country, drawn to its incredible diversity of wildlife, mix of cultures and Pacific and Caribbean coasts ripe for exploring.
One of John’s favourite spots is the viewing platform at the Miraflores Locks, where he has spent many happy (read “geeky”) hours being mesmerised by the machinations of the canal’s lock gate process.
This eastern region of Panama is the least populated and wildest part of the country.
The province of Colon is home to Panama’s Afro-Caribbean culture and a rugged coastline once the object of many a pirate assault.
A wonderful Caribbean vibe and for those with an interest beneath the water, the snorkelling and diving.
While the Kuna Yala territory also includes a strip of Panama’s coastline, the majority of Kuna people inhabit just 45 of the…
Soaring skyscrapers and a thriving banking district demonstrate the new era as they sparkle next to the remainders of Panama Viejo.
A magical place for a weekend away from Panama's lowland heat or for those keen on the outdoors, ornithology and photography.
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