Explore the Secluded Pacific Waters for Surfing in Chiriqui

Rising as one of the hottest travel destinations is Chiriqui Province in Panama, which is situated in Central America. Chiriqui has stunning diverse of scenery from beaches, to streams for kayaking and white water rafting, to high elevation mountains ideal for climbing and trekking, to abundant green tropical vegetation where you’ll explore strikingly strange as well as unusual bionetwork.  There are more things to explore in Chiriqui.

Chiriqui is situated between the Pacific Ocean and Costa Rica, which lies in the western side of Panama. Because of the landscape and perfect climate, agriculture is the main source of income for the people living in Chiriqui. The moorland areas, as well as Boquete, are blessed with fertile soils that are favorable for vast yielding of strawberries, vegetables, coffee as well as oranges all year round. In Chiriqui, cattle farming are also common to do.

In Chiriqui, there is everything for everybody. Sun bathe, under the tropical sun, on the white glittering sand in the beaches. Chiriqui’s water streams are great place for water sports such as kayaking and white water rafting.  For more adventure and tuff challenges, climb the Panama’s largest mountain, Volcan Baru, where you will see the Caribbean Sea as well as the Pacific Ocean at the same time.

The excursions around the Chiriqui are the tour through the plantations of coffee, get relaxed after tiring day at Spas, as well as go see rare endemic species and enjoy bird watching. The jungle of Chiriqui is also great place to trek above trees canopy while tied to a harness.

The accommodation is not a problem in Chiriqui. The hotels and inns are in all ranges from luxurious to budgetary that any traveler can afford.

The food varies here; you will find your favorite cheeseburger and fries to various Latin dishes such as ceviche, camarones, pollo and potacones. You won’t go hungry in Chiriqui.

Though the local language is Spanish, locals do speak and understand English. Plus, Chiriqui is great place to learn few Spanish words.

During your stay at Chiriqui, there are many things to do like adventurous rafting on the Chiriqui Viejo River, which is situated at amidst Panama and Costa Rica border.  The river is the very well known among the rafters and promises heart racing experience. The river has surrounded by wildlife as well as has picturesque scenery. The tours are organized for rafting which take acre of every little detail from reservation to dry towels. The best way to take full advantage of this trip is by booking for overnight trip. The guides are professionals as well as speak English so the tourists can be comfortable around them.

Some of the most exhilarating destinations for surfers are the Pacific side of Chiriqui. Practically untouched and a number of yet to be discovered, the Chiriqui Islands lying in the Pacific side of Panama gives a diverse experience for beginners as well as professional surfers. The surf sites are isolated and can be only reached by tour providers’ of Panama.

These are the few islands, which are best and unexplored for surfing:

Coiba Island is a big island and to its southwest side, it has many unexplored surfing spots. The island is less populated and is occupied by regular folks because of whom the island is untouched, secluded and great for getaway.

Next is the Montuosa Island, which is best for solid waves as well as big swells. It is situated close to Hannibal Bank. Here the swells extend from six feet to twenty-five feet. And other better islands nearby Chiriqui, known for perfect swells and are isolated from the world; Isla Silva de Afuera, Isla Silva de Adentro, Morro Negrito is situated on the mainland, Negrito has great tubes to surf into, Playas Las Lajas to the east of David, and many more yet to discover.

Chiriqui has an exceptional breathtaking scenery as well as topography. In the county of Chiriqui dwell up to five of Panama’s gorgeous marine as well as national parks and forest reserves. The cloud forests are the main attractions where you can actually feel the clouds. The Chiriqui Gulf National Park and the La Barquete Beach Wildlife Refuge, on the other hand displays Chiriqui’s miscellaneous marine life and beaches.

Delightfully, resort situated 17 kilometers to the South of Puerto Armulles in Punta Burica, perfect spot for deep-sea fishing. This place is perfect for the catching a big fish for dinner! The folks who take tourists for magnificent fishing experience are the owners of fishing business. They take care of everything from accommodation to different timed schedules. The lodge and restaurants are very spacious which can accommodate from large group to romantic stay for couples. Travelers will have blast here. You might get to catch huge yellowfin, tuna, blue marlin, black marlin, Dorado, Wahoo or sailfish.

The festivals of Chiriqui are very well known in Central America. To see various native, colorful flowers grown in Chiriqui, try to visit between January 10th to 20th, during this period flowers and coffee fail is held. The towns of Chiriqui get filled with coffee aroma and will get to see variety of orchids, dahlias and many other flowers.

La Candelaria Fair is held between January 25th and February 3rd. In this period, the town exhibits the town’s best cattle as well as you can shop around buying local handicrafts. Plus, great time to hear Chiriqui music and during period even Boquete Jazz Festival is held. Later Boquete festival comes in February 15th and lasts only three days where you will come across Chiriqui’s culture.

The most famous festival of Chiriqui is the David Fest where people from all over Panama and David come here to participate and enjoy the events held in March 6th – 16th.

The temperature of the Panama is, all year round, constant. In daytime, the temperature rises to 90s and in nigh falls to 70s, but Chiriqui’s upland mountains are cooler. The lowlands of Chiriqui get rainfall May throughout November and from December throughout April it experience dry season. The dry season is the best time to visit Panama for the travelers.

After reaching to Panama City, there are number of flight s of Air Panamá or Aeroperlas which take fifty minutes to reach David. Or you can even catch a bus from Albrook Bus Terminal to David.