Page 183 - The Rough Guide to Panama (Travel Guide)

COFFEE PICKING, BOQUETE
Highlights

1 Coffee Learn to tell a “buttery” from a 5 Parque Nacional Marino Golfo de
“chocolatey” aroma on some of the world’s Chiriquí Head out in a boat to explore swathes
finest gourmet coffee estates. See p.187 of mangrove and idyllic tropical islands, with
abundant marine life. See p.202
2 Birdwatching Seek out the resplendent
quetzal and rare hummingbirds in the eerie cloud 6 Santa Fé This tranquil mountain town makes
forests of the Chiriquí Highlands. See p.187 a good base for exploring the surrounding
waterfalls and hills, with strenuous hiking on
3 Whitewater rafting Dramatic rapids set in offer in the nearby national park. See p.207
breathtaking mountains make the Río Chiriquí
Viejo an exhilarating whitewater run. See p.188 7 Santa Catalina The country’s capital of surf
boasts first-class waves and a laidback
4 Hiking in the Chiriquí Highlands From the ambience. See p.210
glorious cloud forests of the Sendero de los 8 Parque Nacional Coiba You can enjoy
Quetzales to the breathtaking panorama at
the summit of Volcán Barú, the region provides outstanding diving, whale watching and pristine
some of Panama’s most spectacular trails. rainforests in this penitentiary turned wildlife
See p.190 reserve. See p.212
HIGHLIGHTS ARE MARKED ON THE MAP ON PP.182–183

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