Boquete makes Hideaways International’s Top 10 Destinations for 2010

Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Boquete does it again…

In October Forbes rated Panama a Top Ten Best Retirement Haven and just yesterday the coffee producing pueblo of Boquete placed number 6 on Hideaways International’s Top 10 Destinations for 2010.

6. Central America–Panama

While the tourists beat a path to Guatemala and Costa Rica, the savviest travelers escape the masses in Panama. Nearly free from the overdevelopment that afflicts many Central American hot spots, Panama is a collection of natural beauties: Beaches, rain forests, and even a volcano. As with all finds, word is getting out, and lots of construction is planned, so 2010 is the year to visit.

Where to hide away: Islas Secas Resort, an eco-resort ensconced within a clutch of 16 islands known for their numerous beaches and perfect barrel waves, and Panamonte Inn & Spa, a historic country inn in Boquete that’s home to an intimate, hands-on cooking school.

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