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Bajo Boquete

City in Chiriquí Province, Panama

Overview

Bajo Boquete, set in Panama's Chiriquí highlands, is renowned for its cool mountain climate, thriving coffee scene, and lush volcanic landscapes. This small town attracts both adventure travelers and retirees with its excellent hiking, lively expat community, and relaxed pace of life.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Panama
Province
Chiriquí Province
Population
Time Zone
America/Panama
Coordinates
8.77°, -82.43°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
80
Monthly Cost
$1,310
Local Cost
$770
Local Income
$500
Cashless
45
English
65
Temperature
22.6°C
Summer Avg
22.9°C
Winter Avg
21.9°C
Record High
31.7°C
Record Low
16.5°C
Humidity
88%
Precipitation
2328 mm
Internet Speed
244 Mbps
Upload
108 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
35
Coworking
0
Cafes
21
Nightlife
9
Parks
5
Transport
15
Walk Score
15
Footways
29.0
Airport
DAV
Distance
42 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 38 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 72/100.

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