There is so much to do in Boquete. It’s like a mini Banff or Queenstown set in the hills including having the tourist prices for everything you do that relates to fun. Maybe its something to do with all the Americans and Canadians that have moved into town and set up businesses or retired here. From hiking to river rafting you name it they have it. Choose your activity….

The villa we rented for the week was great, set in the hills. One day a helicopter came up the valley. Lucky there was plenty of parking.

We did do a couple of touristy things, as you do when on holiday.
Tree Canopy zip lining was a blast. There were 13 zip lines, number 11 being the longest at 500 meters thought the rainforest. Great views down the valley and really friendly guides who make you feel comfortable and safe. We both loved the feeling of flying through the air. We hiked out just over 7km and deserved the margarita and fish tacos awaiting us in town. 

Horse riding in the hills around Caldera was fun. It wasn’t your typical nose to tail following a trail. These horses went where you told them and loved racing up the hills to the top for the nice green grass. The views were spectacular around the valley. 

Our week in Boquete at Valle Escondido mainly consisted of relaxing on the balcony at the villa, going to the gym and swimming pool, walking into town to enjoy lunch or dinner at lots of different places and hiking into different valleys around the area to enjoy the scenery. We walked everywhere and enjoyed joining some expats on a hike into one of the valleys we would never have found on a tour. The whole week was very relaxing.

On the not so typical things to do when on holiday, Brett got his hair cut at one of the local barber shops, by Alex who did not speak any English. Luckily my spanish helped us out and while we were there he gave us Spanish lessons as he spoke nice and slow for us. Prices for hair cuts here are so cheap $3. Alex couldn’t believe a male would pay anything over $10 for a cut. Wonder if his prices will go up. I didn’t want to tell him how much a woman’s hair cut is. 

Wandering the streets and valleys you sure could tell the homes of the indigenous people and locals versus the expats. One of the local guides told us how it’s become very expensive in Boquete with all the gringos coming here, which makes it hard for the locals. Only some see the benefits of more money from the development here.

We have decided to head to Bocas Del Toro for a few days.