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  1. panamajoules avatar

    Re: Boquete Spanish school and Panama with kids

    by panamajoules 30 May 2012

    Hola Dr. Niki, Yes, sometimes it's cheaper to go through Costa Rica, but you really have to do your research and compare the costs at…

  2. panamajoules avatar

    RE: 4 nights in Panama City & Boquete or Bocas del Toro

    by panamajoules 30 May 2012

    Hi Dr. Niki, For a hostel in Boquete you might want to have a look at Pension Topas or Hostal Gaia. For something in the mid price range,…

  3. SoloHobo avatar

    RE: Itinerary advice (CR, Nicaragua, Panama)

    by SoloHobo 29 May 2012

    Alajuela, CR (2 night) *Why, no need to spend anytime in or around here or San Jose* Ometepe, Nicaragua (2 nights) * How are you getting…

  4. outanamez avatar

    Itinerary advice (CR, Nicaragua, Panama)

    by outanamez 29 May 2012

    We will be going to Central America for 5 weeks, early June to mid-July. Our must-sees are Osa Peninsula and Nicaragua, and we will be…

  5. MrRed avatar

    RE: Panama City, And Beyond

    by MrRed 28 May 2012

    For the mountains, try El Valle. Though there aren't as many services for travelers, it is a nice alternative to Boquete and much more…

  6. dr_niki avatar

    Boquete Spanish school and Panama with kids

    by dr_niki 28 May 2012

    Can anyone recommend a good Spanish school in Boquete. I plan on going there in August with my two kids, ages 9 and 10. They go to school…

  7. liveinamovie avatar

    I wish i read this before i went to Panama - our trip report

    by liveinamovie 23 May 2012

    Hi, We (30+ couple) just came back from three weeks in Panama and one week in Colombia, and would like to share a few things with you…

  8. sandylikethebeach avatar

    Arriving at Tocumen airport at 1:30AM

    by sandylikethebeach 21 May 2012

    I am looking for the best and not too expensive way to get to Boquete after arriving at Tocumen airport on a Thursday at 1:30AM. I found…

  9. theboquetehandbook avatar

    RE: 4 nights in Panama City & Boquete or Bocas del Toro

    by theboquetehandbook 21 May 2012

    Absolutely you should visit the highlands, Boquete (and if you have time, Volcan, Cerro Punta) It's VERY different from the rest of the…

  10. box-of-rain avatar

    RE: Panama City, And Beyond

    by box-of-rain 21 May 2012

    I have stayed at the Hotel Centroamericano several times in PC, and will do so again next time down there. It is in La Exposicion, near…

  11. msmlrb avatar

    Re: Panama City to San Jose

    by msmlrb 14 May 2012

    I wouldn't delete Boquete as I thought that was great if you were looking for hikes and outdoorsy stuff. Personally, I thought Puerto…

  12. maliante avatar

    RE: Panama City to San Jose

    by maliante 13 May 2012

    Because of the time your going everywhere will be packed except for the cities. You really should hit a mountain town in panama like cerro…

  13. riven1950 avatar

    Re: Panama City to San Jose

    by riven1950 13 May 2012

    I would eliminate Boquete and consider Boca Brava or similar beach area around David. At 23 I think Boquete would get boring pretty soon.…

  14. eddystonelightkeep avatar

    RE: Panama City to San Jose

    by eddystonelightkeep 13 May 2012

    I'd reduce my city days to the bare minimum, eliminate Boquete and use the extra days to extend my stay in Bocas and the Talamanca/Cahuita…

  15. Bostonjer8 avatar

    Panama City to San Jose

    by Bostonjer8 12 May 2012

    I've seen this discussed a few times, but I'm still struggling on coming up with a solid itinerary on spending about 3 weeks to travel…

  16. paulschmidtart avatar

    RE: Buses in Costa Rica and Panama

    by paulschmidtart 28 April 2012

    Arenal to Dominical. If you are intent on taking the public bus it might be easier to go back through San Jose. This gets complicated…

  17. jaguarman_corcovado avatar

    RE: Buses in Costa Rica and Panama

    by jaguarman_corcovado 28 April 2012

    From Dominical, take the bus to Uvita. Change busses to the bus to either Palmer Norte or Cuidad Neily. If the bus doesn't go all the…

  18. mp89 avatar

    Buses in Costa Rica and Panama

    by mp89 28 April 2012

    Hi everyone, I'm leaving for Costa Rica on April 30th (!!!) and have a few questions. We are planning our itinerary pretty last minute…

  19. goinmyway avatar

    RE: Non beach suggestions in Panama

    by goinmyway 25 April 2012

    With what everyone has recommended, I think we are going to try PC to San Blas, back to PC, to El Valle, to Boquete and finally to Bocas…

  20. maliante avatar

    RE: Non beach suggestions in Panama

    by maliante 25 April 2012

    Yes rent a car if you are in the mountains! You can go exploring much easier than walking up giant hills or using a taxi. Boquete is very…

  21. box-of-rain avatar

    RE: Non beach suggestions in Panama

    by box-of-rain 25 April 2012

    Some of the interior highland locations would work well for escaping the beaches, and they are much cooler (temperature-wise) as well.…

  22. jade30 avatar

    RE: Central America Branch FAQ

    by jade30 22 April 2012

    Once you get to the ranger station on the Boquete side [url=http://jadebuddhashop.com/]jade[/url], the rest of the walk is downhill on…

  23. peej avatar

    RE: Scooters in Boquete

    by peej 18 April 2012

    The Op is long gone.... just like his scooter business.

  24. wulfruny avatar

    RE: Scooters in Boquete

    by wulfruny 18 April 2012

    maybe I was harsh, but even though the OP didn't mention the name of a business, it really looks like spam. Maybe there is only one scooter…

  25. DJL avatar

    Re: Scooters in Boquete

    by DJL 17 April 2012

    Just to counter some of the idiotic responses above, I for one was happy to see your post about renting scooters in Boquete. I'm planning…

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