Bus from David to Boquete
Local microbuses · ~30-45 minutes · US$2-5 · Every 15-30 minutes from David terminal
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The David → Boquete route is a short hop into the Chiriquí highlands — ~30-45 minutes uphill from David's lowland city to Boquete's 1,200 m altitude.
Spring Bus connects you to operators on this route — frequent local microbuses ($2-5 USD, every 15-30 min).
Route details: David to Boquete
Travel time
45 min
Distance
40 km
Typical fare
$2 – $5 USD per person
Frequency
Frequent microbuses every 15-30 min
First departure
Approx. 5:30 AM
Last departure
Approx. 9:00 PM
Operators on this route
Local microbuses
Pickup at David
David central bus terminal
Drop-off at Boquete
Boquete central bus terminal — short walk to most colonial hotels around the small mountain town center
About the journey
The David → Boquete route is a short hop into the Chiriquí highlands — ~30-45 minutes uphill from David's lowland city to Boquete's 1,200 m altitude. Frequent local microbuses every 15-30 minutes. The road climbs ~1,200 meters in ~40 km, with noticeable cool-climate change.
Travel tips for David → Boquete
- Frequent microbuses every 15-30 minutes — minimal planning needed.
- Climb from David's sea-level to Boquete's 1,200 m — noticeable cool-climate change.
- Geisha coffee tour at Hacienda Esmeralda or Cafés de la Luna — pre-book days ahead.
- Volcán Barú summit hike (3,475 m — Panama's highest peak) — overnight start, $70-120 USD guided.
- Pozos de Caldera hot springs — popular post-hike relaxation.
- Bring layers — Boquete is significantly cooler than David lowlands.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the bus from David to Boquete?
**About 30-45 minutes** on local microbus.
How much is the bus from David to Boquete?
**US$2-5 per person**.
Why visit Boquete?
**Panama's premier highland destination** — cool mountain climate (15-22°C at 1,200m), **coffee tourism with the famous Geisha varietal**, **Volcán Barú summit** (3,475 m), thermal hot springs, expat retirement scene.
What time do microbuses leave David for Boquete?
**Every 15-30 minutes during daytime** — typically 5:30 AM to 9 PM.
Can I make a same-day connection from Panama City via David to Boquete?
**Yes** — Panama City → David Pullman (~6-7 h, $15-25 USD) + David → Boquete microbus (~30-45 min, $2-5 USD). Total ~7-8 hours same-day.
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