World-class Jazz&Blues on the slopes of Volcan Baru
How to get to Boquete...
Boquete is situated in a rural area at an elevation of 3000 ft in the beautiful highlands of Chiriqui province in the far west of Panama, close to the Costa Rican border, and about a seven hours drive from Panama City (GPS 8º 46' 33"N, 82º 25' 52" W) Located between two oceans a drive of 1 hour will take you to endless Pacific beaches while within 2.5 hours you'll arrive at the beautiful caribbean islands of Bocas del Toro. Towering above Boquete is the dormant Volcano Baru, Panama's highest mountain (11,398 ft or 3474 m). Don't forget to check out some of the best coffees grown in the world!
Check the visitors' info section in the directions sub-menu for more information.
Panama's national airline, Copa Airlines, provides flights directly to David connecting through Panama City from 74 cities in North and South America. From Boston to San Francisco, Montreal to Miami, Copa's modern fleet and experienced crews has the best on-time performance record in the industry. Enjoy two free checked bags, complimentary beverages, a real meal served with real utensils. No doubt Copa is the way to fly! (www.CopaAir.com)
Panama's domestic airline Air Panama provides 50 minutes flights four times a day between Albrook airport in Panama City and Enrique Malek airport of David, the provincial capital of Chiriqui, and Panama's second largest city with about 200,000 inhabitants. International travelers would usually have to plan for an overnight stay in Panama City before continuing to David.
From David it just takes a 30 minutes ride on a new highway to get to Boquete. Rent-a-Car companies Hertz, Avis, Budget, Thrifty, Alamo are available at David Enrique Malek airport. There also are numerous buses running from the bus terminal in David. A taxi ride from to airport to Boquete is about $ 40.
Check the visitors' info section in the directions sub-menu for more information.
Panama's national airline, Copa Airlines, provides flights directly to David connecting through Panama City from 74 cities in North and South America. From Boston to San Francisco, Montreal to Miami, Copa's modern fleet and experienced crews has the best on-time performance record in the industry. Enjoy two free checked bags, complimentary beverages, a real meal served with real utensils. No doubt Copa is the way to fly! (www.CopaAir.com)
Panama's domestic airline Air Panama provides 50 minutes flights four times a day between Albrook airport in Panama City and Enrique Malek airport of David, the provincial capital of Chiriqui, and Panama's second largest city with about 200,000 inhabitants. International travelers would usually have to plan for an overnight stay in Panama City before continuing to David.
From David it just takes a 30 minutes ride on a new highway to get to Boquete. Rent-a-Car companies Hertz, Avis, Budget, Thrifty, Alamo are available at David Enrique Malek airport. There also are numerous buses running from the bus terminal in David. A taxi ride from to airport to Boquete is about $ 40.
The Blues Bus
Take the Blues Bus to Boquete
Travel on a double decker bus with bathroom.
All passengers will receive a special gift and this year and the bus will be departing on Wednesday, February 8th at 7:00am so you won't miss the Wednesday evening event or the parade on Thursday, February 9th .....It will be lots of FUN!
For more information contact Marie Willis at www.YourPanamaTours.com or [email protected]
Travel on a double decker bus with bathroom.
All passengers will receive a special gift and this year and the bus will be departing on Wednesday, February 8th at 7:00am so you won't miss the Wednesday evening event or the parade on Thursday, February 9th .....It will be lots of FUN!
For more information contact Marie Willis at www.YourPanamaTours.com or [email protected]
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The Boquete Jazz&Blues Festival is supported by the Panamanian Tourist Authority and the mayor of Boquete
Artwork by Karin Carney - www.maritamade.com
Artwork by Karin Carney - www.maritamade.com
