BOQUETE, CHIRIQUÍ

General Information
Boquete is a small mountain town in Panama. It is located in the western-most
Province of Chiriquí, about 60 kilometres (37 mi) from the border with Costa Rica,
and lies on the Caldera River, in Panama's green mountain highlands. Because of
its elevation, some 1,200 metres (3,900 ft) above sea level, its climate is cooler than
that of the lowlands. Its scenic location, temperature, and natural environment make
it popular with Panamanians and attracts tourists and retirees from all over the world.

Main Attractions
1. Baru Volcano National Park

Set just outside the town of Boquete in Panama’s western highlands, the Barú
Volcano National Park (Parque Nacional Volcán Barú) is large and impressive. The
park contains Panama’s only volcano, highest peak, and several scenic (albeit
rugged) hiking trails. Birders are especially fond of the park, as it offers the chance
to spot one of Central America’s most elusive birds, the resplendent quetzal.

The Barú Volcano National Park includes a variety of climates and terrain. There are
humid montane forests, low humid montane forests, and montane rain forests. Some
250 species of birds have been spotted within the park, including the resplendent
quetzal, the black-bellied hummingbird, black-cheeked warbler, yellow-thighed finch,
and the hairy woodpecker. All five of the big cat species live within the park, including
pumas and leopards, as well as porcupines and other mammals. Average
temperatures vary between 20°C (68°F) to 10°C (50°F).

Activities and Packages

 Baru Volcano Jeep Tour

 Price: $164

Go to the highest point of Panama on this exhilarating Jeep 4x4 tour of Barú
Volcano. On a clear day, this chilly volcano peak offers incredible views of
both the Caribbean and Pacific. Bundle up and get ready for the off-roading
experience of a lifetime.

 Information
 Duration: 7 hrs
  Available Days: Every day
 Schedule: 3:45 AM
 Inquire for Transportation
 Free cancellation up to 15 days prior
 Mobile Ticket Included
 Offered in English, Spanish

 Experience Highlights

You’ll leave early in the morning — at 4:00 AM! — to get to the top in time to
watch the sunrise. It can get quite cold on the volcano, but the closed Jeep
keeps the freezing winds away. Buckle up, though — you’re in for a bumpy,
adventurous ride! It takes just 2 hours to get to the top of the volcano in the
Jeep.

Once you arrive, you’ll remain in the vehicle with a warm mug of coffee until
just before the sun rises. At that point, you’ll hop out to take photos, at an
incredible elevation of 11,398 feet (3,474 m). Afterward, you’ll begin the
descent, this time with enough sunlight to appreciate the incredible environs.

 What to Bring

Extremely warm clothes including a hat and gloves; rain gear, snacks, food,
sturdy shoes, waterproof camera, bottled water, and sunscreen.

 What's included

Jeep tour, driver, and coffee.

 Transportation

Many of our tours and activities offer transportation pick up & drop off
options from several locations and destinations. Options vary by tour, see
“More Time and Rates” for full details.

Link:

https://www.anywhere.com/panama/destinations/boquete/tours/baru-volcano-jeep-
tour
 Volcan Baru Sunrise Hike

 Price: $85 per person

At 3,475meters (11,400 feet), the Baru Volcano is Panama's highest

point. The trek to the top of this volcano, without camping halfway
through, is an adventure for the fit and reckless only, as the road to the
top is anything but a road; it is steep, muddy and relentless. The hike is
strenuous but not technically difficult. The portion of the road that departs
Boquete is paved, or mostly so, and then changes to a dirt, rocky road at
the entrance to the park. Temperatures at the top are very cool,
particularly during the dry season months when the cool temperatures
are accompanied by high winds.

Once at the top, good photographic opportunities exist, particularly

during the dry season (from end of November to end of April beginning
of May). You can see both oceans from the top on clear days. During the
wet season you should usually expect heavy cloud cover, drizzle, or rain.

 Information

- Duration: 24-Hour “Boquete Challenge” Rafting and Volcano

- Trip Duration: 11:00pm-11:30am (the following morning, return time
depends on hiking speed)
- Trail Length: 16.77 miles / 27 km roundtrip (up and back)
- Elevation Gain: 7,498 feet (2,274 meters)
- Elevation of Boquete: ~3,900 feet / 1,200 meters (approximate)
- Elevation of Volcan Baru Summit: 11,398 feet / 3,474 meters
- Temperature at Summit: 45 Fahrenheit / 7 Celsius (approximate
lows)
- Meeting Place: Hotel pickup in Boquete or the Stairs in front of Plaza
Los Establos.

 What’s included

 A Roundtrip Transport
 Experienced Guide
 National Park Entrance Fees
 Headlamps

 Volcan Baru Highlights

 Summit Sunrise
  Panoramic Views of the Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea
 3,474 meters (11,398 feet)
 Challenge Yourself to New Heights

 What Bring:

 Gloves
 Hat
 Headlamp / Flashlight
 Rain Gear
 Snacks, Food, and Energy Bars
 Sturdy Hiking Shoes
 Sun Block
 Warm Clothing in layers – EXTREMELY warm clothing!!!
 Water Bottle
 Waterproof Camera

Link:

https://www.boqueteoutdooradventures.com/volcan-baru-hike/

Commentario (a la esquina derecha)

2. FINCA DOS JEFES

Finca Dos Jefes is located in Boquete, a small mountain village on the slopes of
Volcan Barú in the province of Chiriquí, Republic of Panamá. This seven-acre farm
is 1400 meters above sea level. Dee Harris and Rich Lipner purchased the
abandoned coffee farm in 2003 and began the ongoing process of reclaiming the
land and improving the quality of the coffee. They added many new plants and now
grow seven varieties of Arabica coffee: Pacamara, Heirloom Bourbon, Gesha, along
with the original Caturra, Catuai, Criollo and Catimor.
Activities and Packages:
 Coffee Tour
Come to Boquete, Panama and visit Finca Dos Jefes. Take part in the process of
bringing coffee from the cherry to the cup. On the tour, you will learn about growing,
harvesting, and processing coffee cherries.

As you walk the fields, we will explain our sustainable farming practices and you will
have the opportunity to see everything we do up close. After our walk, we will return
to our visitor center where you will learn about the evaluation process of coffee and
sample different roast profiles of Cafés de la Luna. The tour concludes with one of
the participants roasting coffee.
 Price: $30 per person (cash only)
Free for children 11 & under

 Information
 Duration: 2:30/ 3 hours long
 Daily tours: 9:00am & 2:00pm
 What can you do?
 Overview of the global coffee industry
 Walking tour of the farm and its processing facility
 Coffee tasting with different roast profiles
 Participatory coffee roasting experience

 What’s included:
 Transportation
 Guide
Fotos de Comentarios
Links

De los comentarios https://www.tripadvisor.com.mx/Attraction_Review-g298424-d1818312-

Reviews-Boquete_Coffee_Tour-Boquete_Chiriqui_Province.html#REVIEWS

Sitio del caffe http://boquetecoffeetour.com/coffee-tours/