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Attractions
| The Baru Volcano |
| A dormant volcano it is surrounded by a fertile area of cool highlands drained by the Chiriquí and Caldera rivers. The towns of Volcan and Cerro Punta can be found on its western side, while Boquete is on the eastern flank. |
| Distance |
79 Kms (49 miles) |
| Traveling time |
1.3 hour
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| The Caldera Hot-springs |
| On the path to Boquete lies a place known for its famous hotsprings. Caldera, meaning "boiling pot" is surrounded by the Chiriqui river, which serves as a refreshing cool-off after bathing in the hot springs. |
| Distance |
57 Kms (35 miles) |
Traveling time
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1 hour |
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| The Amistad National Park. |
| This park is considered as the first Bi-National Biosphere Reserve of the world because it is located between Panama and Costa Rica. The Panamanian side of the park is part of the mountain range called 'Cordillera de Talamanca'. It covers 207,000 hectares (511,000 acres) of cloud forests. |
| Distance |
87 Kms (54 miles) |
| Traveling time |
1.45 hours |
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The Quetzals Trail
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| The Los Quetzales trail unites the two communities of Boquete and Cerro Punta, and is one of Panama's most visited and popular hikes. Cerro Punta resides on the western slope of Baru Volcano, where as Boquete is situated on the volcano's eastern side. The trail cuts through some of the province's most pristine, protected forest, offering spectacular views of the surrounding valley. |
| Distance |
88 Kms (54 miles) |
| Traveling time |
1.4 hours |
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| The San Jose de David Fair |
| From the third Thursday of March and las for ten days, thousands of visitors may appreciated the results of the efforts of the people in one prosper and hardworking province: agriculture, cattle, industry, tourism, handicraft, education, art. Everything is shown in the different pavillions and stands of the fair. |
| Distance |
24 Kms (15 miles) |
| Traveling time |
20 minutes |
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| The International Flower and Coffee Fair |
| The Annual Coffee and Flower fair takes place every January, followed by the Orchid fair in April. |
| Distance |
74 Kms (46 miles) |
| Traveling time |
1.2 hours |
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| Santa Catalina |
| Santa Catalina is the best surfing spot in Panama, with one of the most consistent breaks in Central or South America. There’s something to ride here every month of the year. |
| Distance |
239 Kms (148 miles) |
| Traveling time |
4 hours |
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| Las Tablas |
| Las Tablas is known for a lively yearly Carnival, in which the town splits into two competing factions, "Calle Arriba" (Uptown) and "Calle Abajo" (Downtown), both centered on two streets of the same name. Each faction will have a carnival queen, a parade, fireworks, music, presentations, contests, etc., all attempting to overpower the other faction's efforts. |
| Distance |
302 Kms (187 miles) |
| Traveling time |
5 hours |
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| Bocas del Toro |
| Bocas del Toro is located on the island of Isla Colon in the Bocas del Toro Archipelago in the Caribbean Sea off the northwest coast of Panama. Approximately a 20 minute boat ride from the mainland of Bocas Del Toro would transport you to the island, there's also an international airport for air access. |
| Distance |
146 Kms (91 miles), 12 nautical miles (boat) |
| Traveling time |
3 hours, 20 mins (boat) |
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| Coiba National Park |
| This park is located south of the province of Veraguas. With a surface of 270,125 hectares (650,000 acres), this park protects three kinds of ecosystems: the island, the reef and marine life. This park is a group of islands with Coiba being the biggest one and Ranchería (Coibita), Jicarón, Jicarita, Afuerita, Canal de Afuera, Uvas, Contreras and Brincanco islands (153,582 hectares or 370,000 acres) together with some marine areas of 216,543 ha (520,000 acres). Which make this one of the most extensive marine parks in the world. |
| Distance |
24 Kms (15 miles),94 nautical miles |
| Traveling time |
25 minuts, 3.5 hours (boat)
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| Cerro Punta |
| Cerro Punta is a very small village in Panama, its close to the Baru Volcano, International Park PILA and many other places. |
| Distance |
85 Kms (53 miles) |
| Traveling time |
1.35 hours |
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| San Blas |
| The San Blas Islands is a group of islands which are located just off the Caribbean coast of Panama. The indigenous Kuna Yala tribe have self governing authority over the islands and a part of the mainland. |
| Distance |
413 Kms (256 miles) |
| Traveling time (from David) |
45 minutes |
| Traveling time (from Panama) |
20 minutes |
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| Panama City |
| Panama is a very multicultural place, with large populations from many different parts of the world. Spanish is spoken by most, and many speak some form of English. Customer service is slowly improving, and surprisingly dismal in hotels. However, on the streets Panamanians are for the most part extremely friendly and helpful and would love to give you some advice. |
| Distance |
74 Kms (46 miles) |
| Traveling time |
1.2 hours |
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