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'Boquete' is a city-sized town in Western Panama, in the Chiriquí Province, near the border with Costa Rica. Because of its altitude (about 1,000 m above sea level) its climate is cooler than the lowlands in Panama, and has become a pleasant escape from the heat. Its natural environment has made it extremely popular with tourists from all over the world, especially for eco tourism.
The region were the town of Boquete is located started being settled by farmers from the surrounding areas (especially Dolega, south of Boquete) towards the end of the XIX century. By the first few years of the twentieth century, several villages had been populated: Lino, Quiel, Bajo Mono, Los Naranjos, Bajo Boquete (which would eventually become the core of the community), among others.
The district of Boquete was created in January 17th, 1911. The head of the district was initially Lino, but it was moved soon after to Bajo Boquete. For many years, the district had three "corregimientos": Bajo Boquete, Caldera and Palmira. In 1998, the "corregimientos" of Alto Boquete, Jaramillo and Los Naranjos were created.
Some of its landmarks include nearby Volcán Barú and the Sendero de los Quetzales, which runs from Boquete to Volcan on the other side of the volcano. It is also known for its coffee, said to be the finest in Panamá (and among the world's best), and its oranges. The Caldera River runs through the town.
Boquete has approximately 6,200 inhabitants (2006).
Recently, Boquete has become the home of many North American retirees, that have come attracted by its pleasant climate and affordable cost of living. It is also the perfect place to combat Asthma.
★ http://www.contraloria.gob.pa/dec/Publicaciones/17-03/211-03.pdf
★ http://www.theboquetetimes.com/
★ http://www.momentum-panama.com/
★ http://www.boquete.org/
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Palmira Boquete Chiriqui Panama
Nowadays Palmira population is about 1000 inhabitants. A little more than 50% are male and the rest female. This small village has about 400 houses, so Palmira is one of the county with less population in the town of Boquete. Driving from David, just five minutes from the velley of Boquete to the left hand side road there is the entrance to Palmira. It is a county of Boquete. However, this small village is much more than just a county. Located on the southern hillside of the Maunt Baru, Palmira has the same climate characteristic of the high lands, just a bit dry during the summer season. Because of its closeness to the hills of the Mount Palmira has magestic and beautiful natural landscapes. The economic activity here is based on the agriculture, cattles and coffee plantations . It is typical of the rigion for every house to plant coffee trees on the backyard and in front a beautiful garden of roses and orchid.
This place has three small villages: Palmira abajo (down), Palmira Ariiba (up) and Palmira Centro (middle). Palmira Ariiba is closer to the hillside of the mount so its straightened and cooler and has wonderfull views and a variaty of natural wild life. There is a variety of bird and mammals. Palmira Abajo is the southern, so its climate is dry and arid on summer, however its still beautifull on every season of the year and rich in fauna. Palmira Centro is the main villege. It has a cool climate and natural beauty. Its an excellent place for ecoturism and for birdwatcher and any other kind of animals. So next time you travel to Boquete, you are welcome to come to Palmira. A hidden beaty of Boquete.
Traditional coffee-drying at the Alto Boquete plant of Cafe Ruiz.
'Boquete' is a city-sized town in Western Panama, in the Chiriquí Province, near the border with Costa Rica. Because of its altitude (about 1,000 m above sea level) its climate is cooler than the lowlands in Panama, and has become a pleasant escape from the heat. Its natural environment has made it extremely popular with tourists from all over the world, especially for eco tourism.
Part of the Sendero de los Quetzales - most parts are in a better state.
| Contents |
| History |
| Nature richness |
| Way of living |
| Photographs of Boquete and Surrounding Area |
| External links |
History
The region were the town of Boquete is located started being settled by farmers from the surrounding areas (especially Dolega, south of Boquete) towards the end of the XIX century. By the first few years of the twentieth century, several villages had been populated: Lino, Quiel, Bajo Mono, Los Naranjos, Bajo Boquete (which would eventually become the core of the community), among others.
The district of Boquete was created in January 17th, 1911. The head of the district was initially Lino, but it was moved soon after to Bajo Boquete. For many years, the district had three "corregimientos": Bajo Boquete, Caldera and Palmira. In 1998, the "corregimientos" of Alto Boquete, Jaramillo and Los Naranjos were created.
Nature richness
Some of its landmarks include nearby Volcán Barú and the Sendero de los Quetzales, which runs from Boquete to Volcan on the other side of the volcano. It is also known for its coffee, said to be the finest in Panamá (and among the world's best), and its oranges. The Caldera River runs through the town.
Way of living
Boquete has approximately 6,200 inhabitants (2006).
Hills on Boquete.
Recently, Boquete has become the home of many North American retirees, that have come attracted by its pleasant climate and affordable cost of living. It is also the perfect place to combat Asthma.
Photographs of Boquete and Surrounding Area
External links
★ http://www.contraloria.gob.pa/dec/Publicaciones/17-03/211-03.pdf
★ http://www.theboquetetimes.com/
★ http://www.momentum-panama.com/
★ http://www.boquete.org/
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Palmira Boquete Chiriqui Panama
Nowadays Palmira population is about 1000 inhabitants. A little more than 50% are male and the rest female. This small village has about 400 houses, so Palmira is one of the county with less population in the town of Boquete. Driving from David, just five minutes from the velley of Boquete to the left hand side road there is the entrance to Palmira. It is a county of Boquete. However, this small village is much more than just a county. Located on the southern hillside of the Maunt Baru, Palmira has the same climate characteristic of the high lands, just a bit dry during the summer season. Because of its closeness to the hills of the Mount Palmira has magestic and beautiful natural landscapes. The economic activity here is based on the agriculture, cattles and coffee plantations . It is typical of the rigion for every house to plant coffee trees on the backyard and in front a beautiful garden of roses and orchid.
This place has three small villages: Palmira abajo (down), Palmira Ariiba (up) and Palmira Centro (middle). Palmira Ariiba is closer to the hillside of the mount so its straightened and cooler and has wonderfull views and a variaty of natural wild life. There is a variety of bird and mammals. Palmira Abajo is the southern, so its climate is dry and arid on summer, however its still beautifull on every season of the year and rich in fauna. Palmira Centro is the main villege. It has a cool climate and natural beauty. Its an excellent place for ecoturism and for birdwatcher and any other kind of animals. So next time you travel to Boquete, you are welcome to come to Palmira. A hidden beaty of Boquete.
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