Boquete is a small town situated between the green mountains of Panama, about 60km from the border of Costa Rica. Boquete is also emerging as one of Central America’s latest eco-tourism destinations.

Surrounded by green mountains as we mentioned, and topped by misty peaks, Boquete offers plenty of outdoors activities, such as hiking, climbing, bird-watching and white-water rafting.

The weather is warm during the daytime, bracing at night and perfect for growing bananas, potatoes, onions, tomatoes, strawberries and coffee.

Some of its landmarks include nearby Volcán Barú, a dormant volcano and, at 3,475 meters, the tallest point of land in Panama. Hikers enjoy a relatively easy hike up and over the volcano, along the Sendero de los Quetzales, which runs from Boquete up to Cerro Punta and Volcan, on the other side of the volcano.

Panama also offers magnificent bird-watching. The forests in and around Boquete are home to a dazzling array of quetzals, toucans and parrots.