In 2001 Modern Maturity magazine of the American Association for Retired Persons (AARP) chose Boquete as one of the 4 top places in the world to retire, a rating based on safety,beauty, climate and cost-of-living. That prestigious award was followed by Fortune magazine's nomination of Boquete as one of the 5 best places in the world to retire in their 2005 Retirement Guide.   Thereafter, Boquete was no longer Panama's "best kept secret" and the gates opened wide and welcomed  scores of American, Canadians, Europeans and others seeking an ideal vacation destination and / or retirement haven.

The area offers a wide range of activities to suit varied needs, including rafting, hiking, mountain biking, birding, tree canopy swing adventures, etc.  In addition, the combination of cool, brisk temperatures and rich, fertile land has created an ideal setting for floral exportation and coffee growing.  Three of Panama's most famous coffee companies are situated in this province, Cafe Duran, Cafe Suttón, and Cafe Ruíz.

The town of Boquete is surrounded by steep, lush mountains to the north, east and west, where lies Baru Volcano, Panama's highest peak at 3,475 meters. So far north in the Chiriqui Province, Boquete lies only 7 km (3.3 miles) from the Bocas del Toro Province to the north. While small compared to David, Boquete is the most populated and developed highlands community, with a very stable population; an ever increasing percentage of those are now foreigners, many of whom operate businesses geared for the tourism sector.

Complete with a wide variety of hotels and restaurants, Boquete can satisfy both leisure seekers and adventure travelers alike.  Hotels accomodations are available at all price ranges.  Restaurants and cafes include numerous local Panamanian establishments as well as those serving Spainish, Mexican, Italian, Peruvian seafood other international dishes.

Boquete has long been the vacation playground for Panamanian families for generations and now has been discovered and is being enjoyed by a host of international visitors.   Come find out for yourself all that Boquete has to offer and what makes it the sought after destination it has become.

A scenic mountain town, Boquete is also a world class tourist destination, a flower filled valley village with gourmet coffee farms on its slopes, spectacular mountain views, nature-rich flora and fauna and known for its springlike weather year round.

Panama's western city of Boquete, just 30 minutes from David, the capital of Panama's Chiriqui Province, is nestled among the country's most mountainous region, at 1,200 meters (3,600 ft.). Situated between the Caldera River, which lies to the east, and Baru Volcano to it's west, Boquete enjoys a comfortable climate ideal for pleasure and outdoor adventure seekers alike.