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Thanks for joining us on this virtual introduction to Boquete, Chiriqui, Republic of Panama. This site is a gift from a generous person to the residents and visitors to Boquete, whose purpose it is to share the warm and wonderful experience of this town, and is a joint effort of contributions from a number of the area's residents, both Extranjeros and Locals. HOW THIS SITE WORKS: Click on one of the navigation buttons to the left to read postings by our moderators on that subject. Be |
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Now for a little geography......remember that Panama orients east to west (not north to south), and this takes a little getting used to. The Atlantic (Caribbean) is on the north and the Pacific is to the south. Also, the sun rises and sets over the Pacific. Panama's Provinces (States) are divided into Districts (Counties),
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Boquete weather is characterized by a warmer Dry Season (December through March) known as Summer, and a cooler Wet Season (April through November) known as Winter. Temperatures are highly dependent on elevation, cloud cover and rainfall, |
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Chiriqui Province had its 160th anniversary in 2009, and Boquete will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2011. The District of Boquete covers over 484 kilometers (300 miles) and has approximately 20,000 residents, with more than 1,000 of those being foreign residents from around the world.
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In 1916, just 5 years after the official inauguration of Boquete as a District of Chiriqui Province, the serene life of Boquete was changed forever with the arrival of a powerful locomotive that redefined life in the Valley. The railroad operated until 1949.
Soon after that the new highway from David took over in accelerating the growth of the Valley. By 1930 electricity became common in the populated areas,
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