Introducing David
Although it feels more like a country town, David is Panama’s second-largest city, the capital of Chiriquí Province and a major agricultural center. David is rapidly growing in terms of wealth and importance as a result of the powerful wave of foreign capital flowing into Chiriquí. With tens of thousands of North American and European retirees expected to settle in the region in the years to come, David’s economy is expected to boom.
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For most travelers, David serves as an important transportation hub for anyone heading to/from Costa Rica, the Chiriquí highlands, Golfo de Chiriquí, Panama City and Bocas del Toro. Although the city has few attractions in its own right, David is a pleasant enough place to stay, and there’s no shortage of interesting things to see and do in the surrounding area.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: Boquete to Almirante (Bocas del Toro) by bus?
by JoseKevo 08 September 2011
There has been some recent info posted about private shuttles from Boquete-Almirante that take a side road through Calderas area which…
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Boquete to Almirante (Bocas del Toro) by bus?
by swissgirl80 08 September 2011
Hi all, I'm looking for a way to go straight from Boquete to Almirante by bus without going back to Panama ciudad. Our plan is to leave…
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RE: Planning Christmas Panama trip
by maliante 07 August 2011
You can rent a car in David, visit boquete and then drive over to almirante where you can leave the car and take the water taxi to bocas…
