Boquete neighbors
to the north with the communities of Bocas del Toro and Chiriqui
Grande, located in the Bocas del Toro province. Its neighbor to
the east is the district of Gualaca, to the south are Dolega and
David, and to the west is Bugaba. This fresh and fertile valley
is made up of the communities of Bajo Boquete, Caldera and Palmira.
The district of Boquete has a surface area of 514 kilometers (319
miles), with a population of approximately 15,500 inhabitants and
an elevation of 1,600 meters (5,250 feet) above sea level. Its altitude
ranges between 800 and 3,000 meters (2,625 feet to 9,843 feet) in
the northern region, and between 300 (984 feet) and 800 meters (2,625
feet) in the southern region. The area has an average year-round
temperature of 20ºC (68ºF).
Its distance
from the capital city of Panama is 480 kilometers,
and from the city of David it is around 40 kilometers (25
miles),
which in the case of the latter, signifies a car ride of
approximately 30 minutes.
By plain, the trip about 50 minutes
long, leaving from Albrook Airport in Panama City, with
3 daily flights leaving in the morning, at midday and in
the afternoon.
For transportation from Boquete to David by bus to
David there are two options: the express bus, which takes
5 1/2 hours, or the regular bus, which takes 6 1/2 hours.
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Some comments
on Boquete by renowned publications
“If you love tropical lushness and
don’t need big-city stimulation, this lively little community
near the Costa Rican border may be calling your name. The town’s
many European and American expats appreciate the stable political
scene, the mercifully modest cost of living, the clean air, and
the outdoorsy opportunities: river rafting, tennis, and golf. Boquete
is tucked into a fertile landscape of coffee plantations and orange
groves where you can escape the heat of the lowlands.”
Modern Maturity Magazine, 2001
Praise for Boquete’s
natural beauty as it is described again by The Los Angeles Times:
“A budding affection for Boquete;
Far from the monotony of the historic canal, this endearing and
little-known town in the cool, lush highlands boasts a wild bounty
of colorful flora, fauna and scenery.”
The Los Angeles Times; 2002
Another international
organization, the Sovereign Society, just recently wrote the following
in regards to Panama:
“…we recommend Panama as one
of the world's leading asset protection and tax havens. Its inviting
menu for offshore investors features trusts, IBCs, world class banking
and even family foundations to manage wealth. Unlike far too many
other jurisdictions, Panama stands by its iron clad financial privacy
laws, waiving them only for probable cause of criminal activity.
And it does not tax foreigners
who live here or base their businesses here.”
Sovereign Society A-Letter, 2003
Boquete,
Chiriqui
Boquete, one
of the best known destinations for tourism and retirement
in the Republic of Panama, is located in the province of Chiriqui.
With a surface
of 8,653.23 square kilometers, the province of Chiriqui is
located at the extreme Southwest of the Republic of Panama
and, thanks to the diversity of its climate and regions, it
is considered as perhaps the most productive province nationwide.
The topography
of the Province of Chiriqui offers drastic contrasts, ranging
from beautiful plains to high mountains of over 3,000 meters
high. Its beautiful highlands are of volcanic origin and make
up most of the central mountainous territory. The highest
part of the province, including Cerro Punta, Volcan and Boquete,
is decked with the imposing presence of the Baru Volcano and
blessed with the typical climate of the region, where there
is abundant rains for nine months of the year, which contributes
nicely to the landscape and allows us to continuously enjoy
beautiful flowers and spectacular scenery.
The coffee
from Boquete, the strawberries from Cerro Punta and the oranges
grown in the province are undoubtedly considered top quality.
On the other hand, the activities deriving from cattle-raising,
generate significant income for the region. Chiriqui is without
a doubt one of the wealthiest regions in the country!!!
The capital
of the province is David. With a population of 118,000 inhabitants,
it is the third most populated city in the country. Some of
the main attractions of the city include the San Jose Cathedral
– because of its spectacular architecture from Colonial
times – and the Museum of Art Jose Domingo De Obaldía,
so named in honor of the founder of the province.
In addition,
there are numerous places in the province of Chiriqui that
make it attractive for visitors. The beaches of Las Lajas
and La Barqueta, with their white sands and beautiful palm
trees, are ideal for swimming or taking long walks. In the
rivers Chiriqui and Chiriqui Viejo, having its source in the
Baru Bolcano, you will find waterfalls and strong currents,
ideal for rafting. The Caldera Thermal Wells, located Southwest
of Boquete, are famous for the healing properties of their
waters, especially for those suffering from arthritis. The
International Park of La Amistad was declared World Heritage
by UNESCO because of its importance for the preservation of
biodiversity, not only in Panama but for the entire Continent.
This park serves as habitat for a great number of species
of felines, such as the jaguar, and a great variety of birds,
including the Quetzal. Its humid tropical forest is the only
primary forest existing in Central America and covers 7 of
the 12 life zones required to preserve the Earth’s main
ecosystem.
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