Every January, the Feria de Boquete takes over the streets of this small town. A park beside the river hosted the decorations of flowers of the annual La Feria de las Flores y del Café (Flower and Coffee Festival). The fairgrounds and the neighboring streets were filled with food stands and locals selling their wares and handicrafts. The event lasted 10 days and nights, and attracted a lot of visitors from all over the country!
We visited during the afternoon and was pretty tranquil while we were there. I enjoyed a cocktail in a hollowed-out pineapple. It was muy delicioso! On the weekends, tour buses brought busloads of people in from all over the country. Needless to say, it was not easy getting around town. If you are looking for a party atmosphere, you will find it after dark. The night is when it gets really lively and Latin music plays very loud and to all hours of the night.
Here is a video put out by the Ministry of Panamá Culture showcasing the festival. Enjoy!
