COFFEE TOURS @ FINCA PANDA
At Finca Panda we now offer hands-on, personalized coffee experiences for all ages. Whether you’re new to coffee or an experienced professional, our coffee manager Ruben Batista — a lifelong Boquete specialty coffee expert — will guide you. His passion is contagious. Ruben tailors tours and experiences to your interests: farming, processing, roasting, or tasting (cupping). Options below…
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Learn about the history of coffee in Boquete, our varieties, processing techniques and more.
• 1-1.5 hours • $28 per person (hotel guests) • $35 per person (non-hotel guests) • By appointment only
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This coffee activity can be catered to experienced coffee lovers or coffee professionals as well as to beginners who want to learn how to properly “cup” specialty coffee to identify notes, defects and experience the differences in the various processes and arabica varieties we produce.
• 1-1.5 hours • $28 per person (hotel guests) • $35 per person (non-hotel guests) • By appointment only
• cuppings include geisha along with several other arabica varieties
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This combines both of our coffee tours/activites into a comprehensive and immersive coffee experience.
• 2-3 hours • $50 per person (hotel guests) • $60 per person (non-hotel guests) • By appointment only
• cuppings include geisha along with several other arabica varieties
AREA ACTIVITIES & ADVENTURES
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Barú Volcano Summit - 4X4
This is another unforgettable adventure to the top of Panamas highest peak - Volcán Barú (11,398 FASL). This adventure leaves at 3:45AM so guests will arrive that the peak in time for the sunrise. Travel in well equipped, 4X4 vehicles for 2 hours via a very rocky road to the peak of Barú where temperatures can get as low as 0°C/32°F. We Love Boquete Tours is the outfitter we’ve partnered with to take our guests on this adventure. The top of Barú is one of the only places on earth where you can see two oceans (Pacific and Atlantic). This tour also includes a picnic breakfast while watching the sunrise.
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Macho de Monte - Canyon & Waterfall Adventure
This is an adventure for our most adventurous guests and our favorite, most unique spot in the area.
We work with a local outfitter to take our guests to this magical place - it includes some bouldering, sliding down a natural water slide into a stunning and otherworldly canyon. You’ll trek through the crystal clear (chilly) water making your way to a waterfall where you can repel or jump into the clear, blue lagoon below. This adventure is not for the faint of heart but perfectly safe with experienced guides and all the equipment necessary for a thrilling and unforgettable adventure.
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ZIPLINE - Boquete Tree Trek
4.5 kilometers long divided into 12 cables. You will slide through the trees and face an unknown world… a fascinating perspective on life that you never thought would exist for you. This is a tour through a cloud forest of ancient trees, waterfalls, fog and Bajareque. The wildlife among the treetops is immense and varied, and with a little luck it is possible to see monkeys, sloths, birds and the famous quetzal. In addition, you can enjoy a wide variety of orchids and flowers.
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Rancho Nuovo Mundo
Rancho Nuovo Mundo is our guests favorite spot for horseback riding tours in Boquete. A beautiful ranch located not far from Finca Panda. They offer a variety of riding experiences for all ages along with some other unique #ranchlife experiences.
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Whitewater Rafting
We work with a local adventure tour company - Boquete Outdoor Adventures to take our guests on adventures all over the province and whitewater rafting is perhaps what they’re known best for.
If you are young or young-at-heart, and are looking for an adrenaline-filled glimpse of what makes Panama’s whitewater famous around the globe, then a Boquete Outdoor Adventures whitewater rafting trip is a must-do for you!
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Island Hopping - Gulf of Chiriqui
Another one of Boquete Outdoor Adventures biggest adventures. Even though we’re located about 1,500 meters above sea level, we’re still pretty close to a chain of tropical islands in the Gulf of Chiriqui. Whale watching in these islands are amazing when whale season is here:)
The sun tends to shine over the white sand, palm-lined beaches in Gulf of Chiriqui Marine Park even when it’s raining everywhere else! Depending on visibility and climate, we’ll be snorkeling around one of the beautiful islands and pass the late morning and better part of the afternoon lunching, exploring, swimming, relaxing in a hammock, and playing on the white sand beaches of Isla Gamez or Isla Bolaños.
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Boquete Bee's and Butterflies
Boquete Bee’s and Butterflies is a bee and butterfly farm and specialty honey maker. They offer a variety of tours where guest can learn about butterflies in the butterfly garden and laboratory · Enjoy an educational walk through a Coffee Estate and gardens full of flowers, birds, butterflies, petroglyph's and more · Share our fascination with the sting less honey bees of Panama · Learn about the history of bees, honey and man on the Isthmus · Taste a large number of our delicious biodiverse honeys and medicinal infusions.
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Boquete Rock Climbing School
Learn how to rock climb from the best climbers in Boquete. Boquete Rock Climing School offers climbing tours all over the area including the famous Los Ladrillos - right here in Boquete. They also offer some tours for the adrenaline junky like repelling down a waterfall! Boquete Rock Climbing provides all the equipment for guests of any age and skill level.
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Terra Element Workshops
Located directly on our property is the “plant lab” of TERRA ELEMENT - where our local plant artist and landscaper, Toly Pinzon, offers a variety of classes for our guests. Classes are designed for families, friend groups, couples. She also offers kids-only classes if parents are looking for a break :) Check out her work on her Instagram account HERE. Click “more information” below to see her various classes and workshops.
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Trails of Boquete
Boquete is full of incredible trails that wind though the cloud forest, climb to mountain peaks, lead to waterfalls and offer some of the best bird watching in the world. Two of the most popular trails in the area are Pipeline Trail and Lost Waterfalls. Both of these trails are easy to hike self-guided. Lost Waterfalls has incredible flora and you’ll see three different waterfalls (moderate/difficult). Pipeline is though the cloud forest and maybe the best place to spot the famous Resplendent Quetzal bird (in season - easy/moderate. We help our guests plan these hikes with or without a guide.
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Boquete ATV/UTV Tours
Explore the area in style with ATV Adventure Tours. ATV Adventure Tours in an adventure outfitter that specializes in showing guests the area from the fun and adrenaline pumping seats of UTV’s and ATV’s. Whether you’re looking for a full day of UTV exploring or just a few hours, ATV Adventure Tours will customize the tour to fit what you’re looking for.
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Birding Paradise
Discover a hidden haven in Panama’s Chiriquí Highlands, where vibrant forests and mountain air sets the stage for unforgettable birding.
Explore the reserve at your own pace or enjoy expert-guided tours designed to bring you closer to Panama’s spectacular bird-life.
Your birding adventure begins here.
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La Granjerita
Tour a beautiful, woman-owned, organic farm and learn how to grow and harvest a wide variety of fruits and vegetables. You also get to pick loads of fruits and vegetables and take them with you - including strawberries! There also animals on the farm you get to meet and play with. This tour is excellent for guests of all ages and is a favorite for families with children :)
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Chocolate Making Class
Two and a half hours of the best Chocolate in Panama @ The Perfect Pair in downtown Boquete. Join us in this gastronomy world and learn everything about cacao! During the class you will be able to make, taste, create, eat, and customize your own chocolate.
Duration: Approximately 2 to 2.5 hours
Capacity: 2 to 6 persons per groupPrice per person: Adults $39, Children $29 (5 to 12 years old).
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ZIPLINE - Finca el Oasis
Soar the heights of Finca El Oasis in an unforgettable experience that covers a total of 2.4 km divided into 8 exciting cables. The adventure begins with a brief but informative explanation from our instructors, who will guide you and give you the necessary guidelines to complete the tour. Afterwards, we drive our vehicles to the first platform, and the fun begins!
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Ecoparque Cerro la Cruz
Ecoparque Cerro la Cruz is a beautiful and fun park close to Finca Panda. A family favorite full of unique activities - Avalanche slide, petting zoo, suspension bridges, trails, cafe’s, small zipline for kids and more.
Their mission is to create a unique , natural space that is pleasant for the whole family.
Caring and preserving our mother earth.
