Boca Chica

The Jewel of Chiriqui

Boca Chica is a tiny traditional fishermen village but it's the gateway the pristine archipelago of the Golfo de Chiriqui with its hundred islands. It has a marina and it's the perfect playground for island hopping, scuba diving and snorkelling in coral reefs with tropical fish, whale watching and sport fishing, actually one of the best places in the world. Most islands are uninhabited and you can find deserted white sand beaches. Other islands have eco-resorts, fishing lodges and private homes.
Inland, Boca Chica is very unique by the diversity of its topography which is composed of many small hills offering incredible ocean views and vistas to the mountains and the majestic Volcan Baru, the highest peak in Panama ( 11,400 ft elev.)
There are a few beaches around Boca Chica. Many expats have built their dream homes in the Boca Chica area, which includes Playa Hermosa, Playa Rincon, Punta Bejuco, Playa Grande and the nearby islands of Boca Brava and Isla Palenque.
Boca Chica is 1 hour from the city of David. (37 miles / 60 km)
David is Panama's the second largest city outside Panama City Metro. There is an international airport and 2 private hospitals all the stores you need and even a Costco!