Boquete

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Boquete is a small town in the highlands of Chiriquí Province in Panama, near the border with Costa Rica. Situated at about 1,200 meters above sea level, it is renowned for its cool climate, production of high-quality coffee, and proximity to Volcán Barú. Boquete attracts hikers, nature lovers, and those seeking tranquility.

Frogs and toads in Panama

Amphibians (Lissamphibia) such as frogs and toads belong to the order of the frogs (Anura) and are not easy to distinguish from one another.

Violet-eared hummingbird (Colibri coruscans) in Boquete

Violet ear hummingbird(Colibri coruscans)

The photo shows a Violet-eared Hummingbird (Colibri coruscans) flying through a sea of flowers in Boquete, Panama.

Rufous-tailed hummingbird in Boquete

We have seen the Rufous-tailed hummingbird at several locations in Panama. They dash through the blossoms so quickly that you get dizzy.

Quetzal - bird of the gods

The Quetzal belongs to the genus of trogons, of which we were able to photograph yet another species, the mountain trogon, in Panama.

The Bar-tailed trogon in the canopy of trees

Bar-tailed trogon in the Boquete jungle, Panama

Trogons are colorful birds and yet difficult to spot in the canopy of trees. We had to roam the Panama jungle for a long time before we saw a mountain trogon.

Violet ear hummingbirds in Boquete

Violet-eared hummingbirds on the Quetzal Trail in the highlands of Boquete in Panama which reaches an altitude of up to 3000 meters.

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