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Key Info for Visitors
- Currency: PAB
- Languages: Spanish, English
- Climate: Tropical
- Timezone: America/Panama
- Population: Boquete has a population of approximately 20,000 people.
- Best Time to Visit: best time to visit Boquete is during the dry season.
- Visa Requirements Citizens of the US, EU, and UK typically do not need a visa to enter Panama for tourism purposes. They can stay for up to 180 days without a visa. Visa requirements may vary depending on the country of origin, so it's advisable to check with the Panamanian embassy or consulate for specific requirements.
About Boquete
Boquete is a charming town nestled in the Chiriqui Highlands of Panama, offering a unique blend of natural beauty and cultural richness. Surrounded by lush rainforests and towering mountains, Boquete is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. The town's picturesque landscape, pleasant climate, and vibrant community make it an attractive destination for tourists seeking adventure and relaxation. Visitors can explore the stunning Baru Volcano, enjoy the therapeutic hot springs, or simply immerse themselves in the local culture by visiting the bustling markets and cafes.
Top Attractions
1. **Baru Volcano**: This active volcano offers breathtaking views and challenging hiking trails for adventurous travelers. 2. **Hot Springs**: Relax in the natural hot springs, which are believed to have therapeutic properties. 3. **Boquete River**: Enjoy rafting or kayaking on the river, which flows through the heart of the town. 4. **Coffee Plantations**: Visit local coffee farms to learn about the coffee-making process and taste some of the world's best coffee. 5. **Pianista Trail**: This scenic trail offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape and is ideal for hiking and birdwatching.
Popular Activities
Boquete offers a variety of activities for all interests. Adventure seekers can enjoy hiking, rafting, and zip-lining. For cultural experiences, visitors can explore local markets, attend traditional festivals, or take a coffee tour. The town also provides opportunities for relaxation, such as visiting the hot springs or simply enjoying the scenic views.
Boquete Tours & Experiences
- Top Attractions: Highlights of Panama
- Duration Range: Boquete offers a variety of activities for all interests. Adventure seekers can enjoy hiking, rafting, and zip-lining. For cultural experiences, visitors can explore local markets, attend traditional festivals, or take a coffee tour. The town also provides opportunities for relaxation, such as visiting the hot springs or simply enjoying the scenic views.
- Group Size: Flexible group sizes
- Difficulty Level: Beginner to Advanced
- Recommended For: The best time to visit Boquete is during the dry season. Pack layers for cooler mornings and evenings. Respect local customs by dressing modestly and learning basic Spanish phrases. Safety is generally not a concern, but take normal precautions to secure valuables. Credit cards are accepted in many places, but cash is preferred for smaller transactions.
Average Tour Price: $65
Lowest Price Tour: $45
Highest Price Tour: $220
30 Available Tour Excursions in Boquete
Explore the beauty of Boquete with our easy-to-use electric bikes! Glide effortlessly through scenic trails, enjoy breathtaking views, and uncover hidden gems with minimal effort. Whether you're searching for waterfalls, scenic views or any boquete activity, can be paired up with e-biking. Our friendly team will give you a quick tutorial before you start, so you're all set for a 2-hour joy ride or a full-day adventure. We’ll also share the best routes and must-visit spots to make the most of your trip. Discover Boquete’s charm and natural wonders in a fun, unforgettable way—book your electric bike today!
Price: $30.00
Duration: 2-8 hours
See it all like a local! With our guides specialized in waterfalls and hiking you will live a unique extreme experience! Where you will slide on a natural slide, also areas to explore and swim! None of the jumps and slides available are mandatory to advance the course. We provide lunch, snacks, water, and transit back to your location, so you can have a stress-free day exploring this beautiful part of Panama with us.
Price: $85.00
Duration: 8 hours
Exciting, adrenaline charged dirtbike ride through the trails of Boquete. Over bridges, through rivers, mud, rocks and other terrain makes this an excellent offroad tour.
Price: $165.00
Duration: 4-5 hours
On this walk, you can ask many questions about emigrating to Panama. Your companion has emigrated himself and lives locally. He therefore knows the conditions very well. Since many exciting places in Boquete are shown and explained, this experience is also worthwhile for tourists. You get to know this place in a different way. Thanks to the in-depth knowledge of botany and natural history, plants are not just companions. I also like to share moments with individuals. Shared experiences are twice as enjoyable.
Price: $30.00
Duration: 1-2 hours
At over 7 hours, the Panama Bird Watch Workshop is a reasonable length Specialized Guided Birding Tour in the surrounding areas of the National Park Baru Volcano. You have an exceptionally knowledgable guide who comes very well equipped with binoculars and scopes. If you are even just a little bit interested in the beauty and uniqueness of birds, if you are a true Bird Watching aficionado, or anything in between, this is the perfect tour for you. Your guide, Raul, is one of the best and most appreciated Bird Watch guides on the planet! You will see lots of unique birds, and you will learn more about bird watching and locating than you knew when you arrived for your tour. The itinerary is very fluid. Keeping in consideration what we learn from a completed questionnaire you will submit, and the conditions in the field at the time of your workshop, your guide will take you to the very best stops that meet all these conditions and criteria. If you like photography, bring your camera!
Price: $249.98
Duration: 7-8 hours
This epic tour combines adventure, beautiful nature sights, coffee, and much more. Hop on to our high quality e-bikes at our shop and bike effortlessly toward family owned finca "Gran del Val", a distinguished coffee farm in Boquete highlands. Experience coffee like never before, guided by a coffee enthusiast, this eco-friendly tour allows you to experience a ride through a scenic coffee plantation, learn about different varieties of plants, inlcuding the famous "geisha". Get out of the bike for a brief walk to the highest point on the property, to get a clear view of the whole farm and its surroundings. Hop back on and ride back to the process plant and learn of every stage of the coffee bean after being hand picked during harvest season, before reaching your cup. Step into the cozy coffee shop where you can experience a coffee tasting on some house grown product. Ride back to the meeting point after enjoying your coffee tasting, ending with stunnung views of the region.
Price: $75.00
Duration: 3 hours
If you are a coffee lover, Boquete has a place in your heart! You are invited to a journey into the specialty coffee world in one of the nicest coffee farms in Panama! Bonita Springs of the Miro Family provides beautiful specialty coffees to many international roasters and baristas. You will have exclusive access to a real working farm, not a coffee museum or touristic display, but the Nitty-Gritty on how some of the most delicious coffee in the world is produced, processed and distributed for everyone to enjoy! Quality comes in small batches, so on this tour our maximum capacity is 10 people, we want to be able to give personal attention to everyone and answer all of your questions within our reach. We strive for the best experience from beginning to end.
Price: $80.00
Duration: 2-3 hours
Your Hands-On Coffee Roasting Journey! Get ready to roast! In our covered outdoor gazebo, you'll learn the secrets of coffee roasting with a Skywalker Roaster, guided by our experienced team. They'll walk you through each stage, from selecting your preferred roast level to expertly packaging your fresh coffee, and will be on hand to answer all your questions.
Price: $25.00
Duration: 0 hours
Embark on an ancestral journey together, delving into the world of coffee cultivation from its origin to your cup. Hand in hand, experience each stage of production, actively nurturing and harvesting coffee beans or by planting your own coffee plant. Guided by Marilin, our coffee expert, you'll immerse yourselves in the rich tradition of Panamanian coffee wisdom. Discover the cultural significance of coffee, learning timeless lessons passed down through generations. Your adventure culminates in crafting your own unique blend, infused with the knowledge and passion you’ve gained together and take it back home. For your comfort, please bring closed shoes, mosquito repellent, and an umbrella or raincoat. We also offer, with previous reservation, a degustation menu, where coffee if our main star ingredient.
Price: $45.00
Duration: 3 hours
Learn about Boquete´s history and culture while enjoying its beautiful views and riding on a high quality electric bike. This guided tour offers all the information about boquete´s history and culture. Learn from a local guide about this beautiful town, its people, its formation, culture and more interesting aspects that make this region the top tourist center in the country. Ride the bike to famous landmarks as the mayors office, the old town house, the central park of Boquete, the famous flower and coffee fair, the artisan market, the old center where the town was built on, and more! Have a stop at one of the most charming spots for a coffee at Altieri specialty coffee where you can taste Boquete´s own famous coffee and have a treat while resting next to the river. This route includes stunning views of Volcan Baru and the surrounding area, pass through known hike spots as Pianista trail and Piedra de lino. Ask anything and our friendly guide will gladly answer any doubt.
Price: $65.00
Duration: 3 hours
The exploration begins with equipment preparation and a safety talk, ensuring you are ready for the tour. You will descend to the Cochea River Trail, through a beautiful gallery forest until you reach the exciting launch point. As you float on the river, you can admire the lush greenery, hear the murmur of the water and feel the gentle breeze. Depending on the flow of the river, you will experience exciting rapids or quiet sections with natural pools, providing a unique experience of connection with nature. The trail can be done only the tour or with the adventure of tubing. TOUR includes an activity souvenir ***Sneakers necessary for the tour**
Price: $65.00
Duration: 2 hours
Located in Palmira (Boquete) Panama. (This is not in Panama City.) We specialize in small "hands-on" experiences. You will get to see, touch and do each step of the process to make coffee. Pick some cherries from the trees (November through January) - Process the cherries. - Feel and test some beans to check moisture content. - Try out our pilon and see how heavy the stick actually is. - Roast your own coffee to take home! (each group will have a machine to roast a small batch of coffee as you learn about the roasting process) - Sort your coffee to make it perfect before you package it. And last but not least, Drink some coffee brewed in a variety of ways. **Geisha coffee tasting is included!**
Price: $40.00
Duration: 2-3 hours
- We offer the original and only food-tasting tour in Boquete with the use of our fat-tire e-bikes. - Bilingual guides - Our tour will take you in and around Boquete while sampling some of Boquete’s best food experiences. You’ll try local fruits from the in-town market, tamales in the park, strawberry shakes, chocolates, craft beer, local honey, and more. - You’ll get to ride an e-bike around the scenic landscapes of Boquete while sampling delicious local foods and drinks.
Price: $90.00
Duration: 4 hours
- The original E-Bike tour in Boquete - Electric-assist bikes open access to picturesque vistas of the Boquete region while riding at your own pace. You get to see more and can stop when you like at any point during the tour - Bilingual guides - High-end well-maintained equipment which ensures a safe and quality experience - Safe and easy for most age groups and biking skill levels - Complementary coffee or smoothie included during the tour.
Price: $55.00
Duration: 2 hours
The whale watching season is from July 15 to October 30, when the humpback whales visit Panama to birth and nurse their young. Off season is full day Island day from Nov to June. On this 10-hour experience, make your way on an comfortable air-conditioned vehicle, to explore the pristine and untouched paradise of the Gulf of Chiriqui National Marine Park, which serves as a refuge for exotic wildlife and white sand beaches. This yet to be discovered area of Panama provides a glimpse into a small fishing village and a time before tourists. With your professional guide, learn about the 25 uninhabited islands, beaches, and coral reefs are a paradise waiting to be discovered. You will be provided with a hearty lunch, complimentary alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, hammocks, beach towels, and a snorkel and mask, and time to enjoy yourself with your shared group.
Price: $80.00
Duration: 7 hours
This amazing hike on the Pipeline Trail goes into remote virgin cloud forest surrounding the perimeter of Volcán Barú National Park. The trail parallels a gorgeous creek that meanders through the valley in the highlands. The Pipeline Trail is the best maintained, and features old growth trees, butterflies, and rare species such as the Resplendent Quetzal, sloths, and monkeys. There are more than 220 bird species native to the area, including the elusive Resplendent Quetzal. Or The Three waterfall hike The Lost Waterfalls Trail parallels Quebrada La Mina, a gorgeous creek that meanders through the ridges and valleys above Boquete, creating spectacular waterfalls and eventually spilling into Rio Calder
Price: $35.90
Duration: 4 hours
It doesn’t get better than the whitewater rafting in Panama! With world-class whitewater runs amidst remote natural beauty, Panama’s Chiriqui Viejo River provides for an amazing whitewater experience for all ages and experience levels. The Class 2-3 whitewater run passes through the region’s natural topography, abundant watersheds, and incredible biological and wildlife diversity, offering a high-adrenaline and heart-pumping ride down the wild river of Panama.
Price: $65.00
Duration: 7 hours
The Canyon has been in Gualaca for thousands of years, as a geological formation that was pushed up from the ocean during the formation of the Isthmus of Panama. It’s interesting to see ancient sea fossils at this elevatio
Price: $38.00
Duration: 4 hours
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Important Tour Information
- Bring comfortable walking shoes and appropriate clothing
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- Arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes early
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Frequently Asked Questions
Local Food & Cuisine
Boquete's cuisine is a blend of traditional Panamanian dishes and international flavors. Signature dishes include sancocho (a hearty stew), arroz con pollo (chicken and rice), and fresh seafood. Local specialties include fresh fruits and vegetables, and the town is famous for its coffee. Noteworthy restaurants often serve a mix of local and international cuisine, offering a unique dining experience.
Getting Around
To get to Boquete, fly into David Airport and then take a taxi or bus to Boquete. Local transportation includes taxis and buses, which are affordable and convenient. Renting a car can be useful for exploring the surrounding countryside, but it's not necessary for getting around the town itself.
Travel Tips
The best time to visit Boquete is during the dry season. Pack layers for cooler mornings and evenings. Respect local customs by dressing modestly and learning basic Spanish phrases. Safety is generally not a concern, but take normal precautions to secure valuables. Credit cards are accepted in many places, but cash is preferred for smaller transactions.
Culture & Customs
Boquete's culture is deeply rooted in traditional Panamanian customs. The town celebrates several festivals throughout the year, including the Boquete Flower and Coffee Fair. Social etiquette involves greeting locals with a handshake or a kiss on the cheek, and respecting the local environment. Visitors are encouraged to learn about and respect these customs to enhance their experience.
