Boquete — Panama's Coffee Capital and Cloud Forest Town
40 minutes from DAV by road — Boquete is the most complete small-town tourism destination in Panama, a highland valley of extraordinary natural bea…
David — Chiriquí — Boquete. 45 min to Boquete / 30 min to David city.
Enrique Malek International Airport (IATA: DAV, ICAO: MPDA) serves David — Panama's second city and the capital of Chiriquí Province, the most agriculturally productive and scenically dramatic region of the country. At 27 meters above sea level in the lowland plain of the Chiriquí River valley, DAV provides access to a highland region that is fundamentally different from the Panama City experience: cloud forests, coffee farms, the highest peak in Panama, white-water rivers, and a temperate climate (18–25°C in Boquete) that makes western Panama a genuinely year-round destination.
Chiriquí Province is Panama's agricultural heartland — the source of the country's finest coffee (geisha varietal coffees from Boquete consistently place at the top of international coffee competitions), the most productive cattle and dairy region, and the main producer of highland vegetables that supply Panama City's restaurants. It is also the gateway to some of Central America's finest outdoor experiences: Volcán Barú (3,475m, Panama's highest peak and the only point from which both the Pacific and Caribbean are simultaneously visible on a clear day), the world-class white-water of the Chiriquí Viejo River, the cloud forest trails of Boquete, and the thermal hot springs of Caldera.
For private charter travelers, DAV is the connection point for one of the most rewarding itinerary additions available in Panama. A 50-minute charter from Panama City arrives in the agricultural lowlands; 40 minutes by road delivers you to Boquete's cloud forest boutiques, award-winning coffee tastings, and the most refined highland hospitality in Central America.
40 minutes from DAV by road — Boquete is the most complete small-town tourism destination in Panama, a highland valley of extraordinary natural bea…
3,475m — Panama's highest peak and the point from which both the Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea are visible simultaneously on a clear morning. The…
Boquete's coffee farms produce geisha (also spelled gesha) varietal coffee that consistently wins global barista competitions and sells for 00–80…
The Río Chiriquí Viejo, flowing down from the Barú highlands through the Comarca Ngöbe-Buglé, generates Class III–V white water of extraordinary qu…
A 3-km self-guided trail through secondary cloud forest above Boquete accessing three waterfalls — Cascada 1 (20m), Cascada 2 (35m, the largest), a…
The Caldera geothermal area, 30 minutes from DAV, has natural hot spring pools in a river setting — the thermal water emerging from the earth mixes…
Enrique Malek International Airport (IATA: DAV, ICAO: MPDA) serves David and Chiriquí Province in western Panama. 2,450m asphalt runway, 27m elevation, 24/7 facility. The gateway to Boquete, Volcán Barú, and Panama's highland coffee and adventure tourism region.
DAV is 40 minutes from Boquete by road. The drive climbs from the 27m coastal lowlands to 1,000–1,500m mountain valley through increasingly dramatic highland scenery. Private transportation from the airport to Boquete is strongly recommended — few taxis know the Boquete mountain roads.
Yes — AeroRide operates private charter flights from PAC (Albrook) to DAV in approximately 50 minutes vs. 7 hours by road. Air Panama also operates scheduled commercial service. The charter is particularly recommended for groups heading directly to Boquete lodges.
Boquete sits at 1,000–1,500m in the lee of Volcán Barú, creating micro-climate conditions of temperature variability, cloud moisture, and volcanic soil that are ideal for the geisha coffee varietal. The dramatic day-night temperature swings slow the cherry development, concentrating sugars and flavor compounds. Hacienda La Esmeralda's geisha has sold for $803/pound at auction — the world record for green coffee.
On exceptionally clear mornings — typically during the dry season (January–April) — both the Pacific Ocean to the south and the Caribbean Sea to the north are visible from the Barú summit at 3,475m. This is the only point in the Americas from which two oceans are simultaneously visible. The probability of a clear view varies by season and weather; the summit experience is extraordinary regardless.
DAV has a 2,450-meter (8,038 ft) asphalt runway at 27m elevation. 24/7 operations. ICAO: MPDA. Handles commercial aircraft (Air Panama DASH-8, ATR-72) and private charters up to mid-size business jets.
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