Guides for living here
First-hand guides to life in Boquete, each checked against named sources and dated. Spot something out of date? Tell us and we will fix it.
Hiking & outdoors
Things to do in BoqueteThings to do in Boquete, Panama: trails, Volcán Barú (closed since July 2026), zip lines and hanging bridges, coffee farm tours, hot springs and the January fair.Read the guide →Hiking trails in BoqueteBoquete hiking trails compared: the Pipeline Trail, Lost Waterfalls, El Pianista, Culebra, Jaramillo trails, Los Quetzales and Volcán Barú, with lengths, fees and guides.Read the guide →
Food & markets
Markets in BoqueteWhen and where Boquete’s weekly markets run, what you can buy, how to pre-order vegetables, and the markets in Volcán and David.Read the guide →Grass-fed beef, farm milk and fresh produce around BoqueteWhere to buy grass-fed beef, farm milk and local produce in and around Boquete, Panama — and what the law says about raw milk.Read the guide →Grocery stores in Boquete (and the big shop in David)Where to buy groceries in Boquete, Panama: Super Barú, Romero and Casa Bruña in town, the organic shop, and the bigger supermarkets and mall in David.Read the guide →
Live music
Living here
Living in BoqueteWhat daily life in Boquete, Panama is like: where to live, getting around without a car, markets and food, and how to meet people. Checked and sourced.Read the guide →Long-term rentals in BoqueteWhat $400–1,000 a month rents in Boquete, Panama, which areas suit you, where to look, and what to check before you sign a lease.Read the guide →Getting around Boquete without a carBuses, taxis and fares in and around Boquete, Panama: the David bus, local routes, taxis to David airport, and where the supermarkets are.Read the guide →Meeting people in BoqueteThe easiest ways to meet people in Boquete, Panama: Monday Community Chats, free group hikes, volunteering, markets, clubs, yoga and community email lists.Read the guide →Boquete weather by monthBoquete, Panama weather month by month: the dry season, the wet season, the January–March winds, the bajareque mist, and how cool it is compared with David.Read the guide →Panama City to Boquete: flights, buses and drivingHow to get from Panama City to Boquete: flights to David, the Albrook bus, driving times, and the last stretch from David up to Boquete.Read the guide →Volcán and Cerro Punta: Boquete’s highland neighboursVolcán and Cerro Punta, Panama: altitude, climate, farming, nature and how to get there from Boquete — the cooler, quieter side of Volcán Barú.Read the guide →Cost of living in BoqueteWhat it costs to live in Boquete, Panama in 2026: rent, bills, groceries, eating out and a monthly budget, with each figure’s source.Read the guide →Panama or Costa Rica for retirement: where Boquete fitsPanama vs Costa Rica for retiring: pension visas, retiree discounts, healthcare, currency, tax, and how Boquete compares with Atenas and Grecia.Read the guide →Best places to retire in Panama: Boquete, Volcán, Coronado or Panama CityRetiring in Panama? How Boquete, Volcán, Coronado and Panama City compare on climate, altitude, rent, hospitals and distance to the capital.Read the guide →Boquete neighbourhoods: where to liveThe areas of Boquete, Panama, compared: Bajo Boquete, Alto Boquete, Volcancito, Jaramillo, Palmira, Los Naranjos and Caldera, and what each is like to live in.Read the guide →