What a relief to head to Boquete after 5 days in Panama City and Boca Chica. Here in the cloud forest the temps drop though the humidity stays high. Boquete is your adventure center. The surrounding mountains are perfect for hiking galore, biplane, hanging bridges, ATV, whitewater rafting and more!
I headed up to Boquete Tree Trek for a hike on the hanging bridges. The total route is about 2 miles with 6 hanging bridges. The hike itself is a nice little hike with lots of up and down on rough trails but take your time and you’ll be just fine. Ensconced in the jungle you’ll find a wildlife haven and from the vantage point on the bridges you’ll have magnificent views of Volcan Baru. This area of Amistad National Park is one of the best places in Panama to see the Resplendent Quetzal.
Hanging Bridges (Jess Heuermann)
After the Hanging Bridges I got a quick peak into the Rum center on the property. The sugar cane is harvested at lower elevations and aged here in Boquete, the higher elevation brings something new to the rum - the 1669 on the bottle refers not to the year but to the elevation (in meters). If you have time (and are not traveling with children) schedule a tasting along with your other activities.
Tree Trek also has a rich history of coffee growing and has recently established itself as the only place where tea is grown in Panama. Along with the hanging bridges you can schedule a zipline or coffee, tea or rum tour. Spend just a few hours to a full day here!
Very well ececuted. Hily recomended. Great experiance
Nancy Kaierle
2 days ago
Belize adventures
I've worked with Adventure Life before in planning trips and appreciate the quality of trips they put together. They use knowledgeable local guides, comfortable lodgings, and assist with transportation. I find trip planning stressful, so am happy to turn it over to them. They work within our parameters of time, budget, activity level, and types of activities to give us great experiences!
Kaesa Footracer
2 days ago
I was reading and it was a good story I need to recommend it
Delilah DeLee
4 days ago
We have been working with Adventure Life for 5 years now and it is very easy to plan out our trips. Our holidays include customization of activities and side trips along with the standard packages available on the Adventure Life website. Kevin, Jess, Mary Rose and their teams have many recommendations that have enhanced our travel.
Joe
1 week ago
We went to the Patagonia on the Chile side and Perito Moreno in El Calafate, Argentina. Eric of San Diego handled our trip with expertise. The preparation went smoothly, despite some changes on our part with scheduling conflicts. He offered great advice which made us feel at ease with all decisions on the trip. It was truly a great experience.
