Feria Internacional de las Flores y del Cafe

Feria Internacional de las Flores y del Café

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Food & DrinkBoquete
DatesDates TBA · Usually JanuaryCheck locally before booking
Duration12 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forRegional food & drinkBoquete sits at altitude in the Chiriqui
Language["es"]Currency: PAB
CategoryFood & DrinkFestival type
The story

Feria Internacional de las Flores y del Cafe in Boquete

Each January, the mountain town of Boquete in Chiriqui hosts a ten-day flower and coffee fair on grounds established after a destructive 1970 flood. Vivid displays of orchids and other highland flowers fill exhibition halls alongside tastings of the region's prized coffee, including Geisha varietals, drawing visitors from across Panama and neighboring Costa Rica during the cool, dry mountain season.

Boquete's fair began, unglamorously, as a struggling coffee festival.
Your trip starts here
What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Boquete sits at altitude in the Chiriqui highlands near Volcan Baru, a microclimate that lets growers produce both temperate flowers and some of the world's most sought-after Geisha coffee, and the fair exists specifically to showcase that combination

02

The mystery stays covered

Its identity was shaped by disaster: after severe flooding hit Boquete in 1970, residents built a permanent fairground the following year and by 1973 had turned an irregular coffee festival, held only four times since 1950, into an annual flower and coffee event

03

The city starts moving

Moving the fair from April to January in the early 1990s aligned it with the dry season, letting the elaborate flower gardens and open-air exhibits survive two full weeks outdoors without being flattened by mountain rain

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The fair combines highland flower cultivation

Water and renewal

Living ritual

particularly orchids

The sacred route

Living ritual

with coffee harvest traditions specific to the volcanic soil around Volcan Baru

The local code

Living ritual

reflecting Boquete's dual identity as both a flower-growing and specialty coffee-producing district within Chiriqui province

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually January

Getting around

Stay close enough to the part of Boquete you will actually use, especially if the event runs late.

What to wear

Layers work best; Boquete's highland climate is markedly cooler than lowland Panama, especially in the evening, though midday sun is still strong.

Safety

Use normal food-market caution, hydrate, and leave time between crowded stalls.

Where to stay

Base yourself where the last trip of the day stays easy, especially if Feria Internacional de las Flores y del Cafe runs late.

Tickets/cost

Entry may be free while tastings, meals, or special tables are paid locally.

Language/currency

["es"] · PAB

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map8.78 N, 82.44 WOpen in Google Maps

Boquete, Chiriqui, Panama

Nearest airportDAV — Enrique Malek
TransportStay close enough to the part of Boquete you will actually use, especially if the event runs late.
Stay areaBase yourself where the last trip of the day stays easy, especially if Feria Internacional de las Flores y del Cafe runs late.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Boquete via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Boquete, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for January.Compare faresFestival gearLayers work best; Boquete's highland climate is markedly cooler than lowland Panama, especially in the evening, though midday sun is still strong.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Panama and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Feria Internacional de las Flores y del Cafe?

Feria Internacional de las Flores y del Cafe is listed for Past edition: 7–18 January 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Feria Internacional de las Flores y del Cafe take place?

The festival is listed in Boquete, Panama. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

12 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Boquete, Chiriqui, Panama

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLatp.gob.pa
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually January
Source statusOfficial source linked
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