page_title: Boquete, Chiriquí
section_title: Nature
hierarchical_section_title: Boquete, Chiriquí / Nature
caption_attribution_description: English: A local farmer loads up and delivers his bananas to various markets.
context_page_description: Boquete is a small mountain town in Panama. It is located in the western-most Province of Chiriquí, about 60 kilometres from the border with Costa Rica, and lies on the Caldera River, in Panama's green mountain highlands. Because of its elevation, some 1,200 metres above sea level, its climate is cooler than that of the lowlands. Its scenic location, temperature, and natural environment make it popular with Panamanians and attracts tourists and retirees from all over the world.
context_section_description: Some of its landmarks include nearby Volcán Barú, an active volcano and, at 3,475 meters (11,400 feet), the tallest point of land in Panama and with the help of a guide you can reach the highest point of the volcano. Hikers enjoy a relatively easy hike up and over the volcano, along the Sendero de los Quetzales, which runs from Boquete up to Cerro Punta and Volcan, on the other side of the volcano.
  The Caldera River runs through the town. It is a river that has shaped much of its form.
  ==Demographics==
  The district of Boquete has approximately 19,000 inhabitants (2008).
  Recently, Boquete has become the second home to many North American and European retirees. Some 14% of its population are of foreign origin, according to La Prensa, a national newspaper. Ex-pats are attracted by the comfortable climate, excellent potable water, and clean air, as well as by the tranquility and Panama's relatively low cost of living.
caption: Farmer making deliveries.
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