Overview
In western Panama, the highlands of Chiriquí have a wonderful spring climate. There are two national Parks -La Amistad and Barú, home to the extinct Barú volcano.
Description
Panama’s highest peaks, its only volcano, Baru volcano, and some of its longest rivers are found in the Chiriqui Highlands, a two hour drive from Panama’s northernmost city, David.
One of the main attractions is the cool climate: a welcome respite from the hot and humid lowlands.
Boquete is the main town with the best accommodation options and is a great base for exploring the area, known for its orange and coffee plantations.
The surrounding countryside is stunning and we can offer a number of superb activities for all tastes such as birdwatching, walking, mountain biking, and horse-riding excursions as well as trips to the family-run Café Ruiz coffee plantation. For the adventurous, the Chiriqui River offers some of the best white water rafting in Central America.
If you prefer staying in the peace of the countryside Finca Lerida is a lovely working coffee farm offering simple but comfortable accommodation.
Chiriqui, Chiriqui
Panama
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