What’s Up in Boquete?
Boquete is back on track
and the town wants to put the spotlight
where it belongs: on its beauty and its
people BOQUETE,
PANAMA: Boquete was in the spotlight
this past week, not for its natural
beauty, award-winning coffee and
friendly people, but because of the
damage caused by the Caldera River. The
dramatic footage and photos don’t tell
the whole story: Boquete didn’t
experience long-term flooding. The river
grew quickly during a short period of
time and affected some structures in its
immediate vicinity. The fact is, the
majority of Boquete, including the
downtown, roads, tours and activity
businesses and most restaurants and
hotels, were untouched. The people of
Boquete and the business community have
come together to invite the public to
experience Boquete today.
“Boquete is back on track,” says Charlie
Collins, Owner and Executive Chef,
Panamonte Inn and Spa. “Of course, it
has been a difficult week for the people
of Boquete and our hearts go out to the
families affected. My family has been in
Boquete for three generations and some
things never change: the things that
Boquete has always been known for—its
natural beauty, relaxing environment,
fresh air, friendly people and welcoming
spirit—were 100% unaffected.”
Earlier in the week, media, websites and
blogs were reporting on the situation in
Boquete. But the photos and footage was
limited to a very small section of
Boquete, the rest of the town was
untouched.
“Everybody saw the photos and footage,
but it’s important to remember: the
story didn’t stop there,” continues Chef
Collins. “The Boquete community rallied
together to help the people in the areas
affected by the river. The speed at
which those vulnerable points were fixed
was truly amazing. It speaks volumes
about the character and spirit of the
people in Boquete.”
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Airport service to David and the main
road connecting David to Boquete was
unaffected
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All the main roads and the downtown
were untouched
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Traditional Boquete activities
Panamanians have always enjoyed—visiting
gardens like Mi Jardin es Su Jardin and
El Explorador, stopping for strawberry
drinks, enjoying coffee, sharing the
beauty with family and loved ones—never
stopped
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Great restaurants and hotels are open
for business
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All the exciting outdoor activities Boquete is known for are still
available: hiking, rafting, ziplining,
rock-climbing, horseback riding,
bird-watching, hot springs and coffee
tours
“All of the traditional activities that
Panamanian families have enjoyed over
the years never stopped,” says Lissette
Ameglio, Fresas Café. “The gardens of Mi
Jardin es Su Jardin and El Explorador.
Stopping for a delicious strawberry
batido. Enjoying a fresh brewed cup of
coffee. Relaxing with your family.
Boquete is the perfect place to do this.
Now the sun is out and we want people to
experience the beauty of our special
town today.”
For more information about what is
happening in Boquete, please visit
www.boquetetoday.com and come to
Experience Boquete Today!
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