Everything about Boquete
Territory and Population
488.4
km²
Territory
22,435 (Census 2010)
Population
Under
Capital
Varies from 1000 to 2800 meters
Altitude
tourist places
Language
Climate
Temperature: 14°C to 28°C or 57.2°F to 82°F with a temperate climate.
Seasons:
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Dry Season (Summer) (high season): Mid-December to Early April (dates may vary) from 16°C to 30°C or 60°F to 86°F, with a lot of breeze and wind, cool and sunny. Occasional drizzle or "Bajareque," perfect for rainbows.
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Rainy Season (Winter) (low season): April to Mid-December (dates may vary) from 14°C to 28°C or 57.2°F to 82°F, usually sunny in the mornings with rain starting after noon.
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To get to Boquete
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From Panama City:
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Take the Inter-American Highway / Approx: 6-8 hrs / 480 km or 298 miles.
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From Pedasí:
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Take the Inter-American Highway / Approx: 4-6 hrs / 374 km or 232 miles.
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From Bocas del Toro:
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Almirante - Gualaca / Approx: 3-4 hrs / 179 km or 111 miles.
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From Santa Catalina:
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Inter-American Highway / Approx: 3-4 hrs / 274 km or 170 miles.
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From Bocas del Toro:
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Two buses: 5-6 hrs.
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Bus from Almirante to David: every hour, $5-$9.
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Bus from David to Boquete: every 15 minutes, $1.75.
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From Santa Catalina:
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Four buses: 6-8 hrs.
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Santa Catalina to Soná: ONLY THREE BUSES at 5:00, 12:00, and 16:00 - $4-$6.
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Soná to Santiago: every 20 minutes, $2-$3.
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Bus from Santiago to David: every 3 hours, $6-$9.
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Bus from David to Boquete: every 15 minutes, $1.75.
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From Panama City:
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Two buses = 7-8 hrs.
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Panama to David: Departure every hour, $15-$18.
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David to Boquete: Every 15 minutes, $1.75.
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From Pedasí:
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Taxi + 3 buses: 7-9 hrs.
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Taxi: Pedasí to Chitré - price varies.
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Bus Chitré to Santiago: every 15 minutes, $2-$4.
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Bus Santiago to David: every 3 hours, $6-$9.
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Bus David to Boquete: every 15 minutes, $1.75.
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What to bring...
Power Adapter: American Style/ Canada/ 110V / 60Hz Season: Dry (Summer): Light coat or windbreaker, sunglasses. comfortable and trekking shoes, sunscreen, skin cream. Rainy (Winter)(low season): rain coat, rain boots or waterproof or waterproof shoes, mosquito repellent. For unlocked phones: Movistar, Digicel, Claro and Más Movil are our telecommunications services. They all offer good plans for DATA 4G and calls, if your stay is long it is a good idea to buy a SIM CARD. $5-$10 for a SIM card with DATA and calls.
Security and Health
Boquete is considered a fairly safe city with a good emergency system.
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Police: 104
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Firefighters: 103
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SINAPROC (National Civil Protection System): *335"
Salud:
Boquete has:
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Public Clinics: Social Security Fund and MINSA
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Private General and Specialized Clinics, Dental, and clinical laboratories.
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Hospitals 40 minutes away: Chiriquí Regional, Obaldía, Mae Lewis, Chiriquí, and countless clinics in the city of David.
Attractions and Holidays
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Boquete Town
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CEFATI (Tourism and Viewpoint Center)
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Flowers and Coffee Fair
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Trails such as: Los Quetzales, Pipeline, Bajo Mono Campingsite, Lost Waterfalls, "Piedra de Lino," Pianist, Artillery, Cerro la India Vieja, Volcán Barú, among others.
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Coffee and its varieties, such as Geisha, Catuai, Criollo, Pacamara, etc.
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Adventure excursions, bird watching, whitewater rafting, canopy tours, horseback riding, among others.
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International and local restaurants, supermarkets, banks, cafes, bars, and a park.
Holidays:
1st Jan - NEW YEAR'S DAY
9th Jan - MARTYRS' DAY
2nd Mar - CARNIVAL SATURDAY
3rd Mar - CARNIVAL SUNDAY
4th Mar - CARNIVAL MONDAY
5th Mar - CARNIVAL TUESDAY
6th Mar - ASH WEDNESDAY