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Boquete and the Chiriquí highlands are a breath of cool fresh air, offering bucolic scenery and temperate climes.

Overview

Inland from David on the sultry coast, the highlands of Chiriquí province provide a welcome relief from the humidity. The cool mountain air, rugged mist-shrouded hills, Alpine forests and boulder-strewn rivers come together to create a delightful landscape, while the fertile volcanic soils produce an abundance of coffee and citrus fruits. Visitors flock to the attractive town of Boquete, a centre for outdoor adventures. The volcano Barú (3,475m) looms above the town and River Caldera runs through a steep gorge, while the La Amistad National Park straddles the border with Costa Rica with hiking trails, bathing pools and waterfalls.

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The weather in Boquete and the Chiriquí Highlands is wide and varied

In the isthmus between the Caribbean and Pacific oceans are Boquete and the Chiriquí highlands, offering bucolic scenery and cooler climes. At 1,200m above sea level, these tierras templadas (“temperate lands”) experience lower temperatures and some chilly nights.

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