Boquete

Boquete is a natural attraction in Panama. Boquete sits at about 1,200 metres in a green valley below Volcán Barú, which at 3,474 metres is high enough to see both oceans from the summit on a clear morning.

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Boquete sits at about 1,200 metres in a green valley below Volcán Barú, which at 3,474 metres is high enough to see both oceans from the summit on a clear morning. Geisha coffee grown here sells for record prices, and farm tours explain why. Cloud forest trails such as the Quetzal Trail run out of the valley.

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Related activities

  • Geisha coffee farm tour

    Walk through the plantation with a cupping session.

How to get to Boquete

Boquete sits in Panama. It pairs well with Casco Viejo, Miraflores Locks, Metropolitan Natural Park, so you can group them on the same day.

Tips for your visit

Related things to do here include Geisha coffee farm tour.

Boquete FAQ

Where is Boquete?

Boquete is in Panama.

What is near Boquete?

Nearby places include Casco Viejo, Miraflores Locks, Metropolitan Natural Park, Bocas del Toro.

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