Study Spanish in the Chiriqui highlands of Panama at our Spanish school in Boquete. Spanish by the River is nestled in green settings, with a fruit garden, volcano view and lots of birds. Our Spanish school in Boquete has been teaching students Spanish since January 2006. The school located 5 kilometres outside Boquete at the entrance to the village Palmira. In Boquete you have a choice of accommodations, restaurants, (pool) bars, coffee shops, banks, internet cafes, a discothèque and some open air dance floors for special occasions.
The school is at only 180 metres from the bus stop and the beautiful green fruit garden is a great place to be for relaxing and studying Spanish. From the garden you have a great view of volcano Barú and its lush green surroundings. The hummingbirds like to visit the banana flowers and orange blossoms and many other birds can be seen here. The school is excellent for students who appreciate tranquillity and want to combine learning the Spanish language with exploring the outdoors. If you like to go out dancing every day, this is not really a suitable place. The only discothèque in town is open every evening but mostly visited at the weekend.
Spanish Courses in Boquete, Panama
We offer the following courses at our Spanish school in Boquete:
- Spanish for Travel & Volunteer
- Standard Spanish
- Intensive Spanish
- Specialized Spanish >>
- Business Spanish
- Medical Spanish
- Household Spanish
- Spanish for Law Professionals
- Spanish for Construction Work
- Spanish for Work in Tourism
- Spanish for Teachers
- Spanish & Latin American Culture
- Ecological Spanish
- Preparation for Oteima Exam
- Preparation for DELE Exam
Accommodation Options in Boquete
Adventure Options in Boquete
Whilst studying Spanish at our school in Boquete you can also take the following adventure options:
- Spanish & Rafting
- Spanish & Kayaking
- Spanish & Rock Climbing
- Spanish & Camping
- Spanish & Hiking
- Spanish & Mountain Biking
- Spanish & Horse Riding
- Spanish & Rock Climbing
- Spanish & Bird Watching
There are also many half and full day trips you can do whilst taking classes at our Spanish school in Boquete.
About Boquete
Boquete is a small village of only 4000 inhabitants, located 1060 meters above sea level, nestled in a beautiful green valley. The sparkling river Caldera runs through the village and volcano Barú raises majestically above surrounding mountains. Throughout Panama Boquete is known for its cool and fresh climate and pristine natural environment. During holidays this place is visited by many Panamanians from other parts of the country. Because of the very fertile volcanic soil, coffee, flowers, vegetables and citrus fruits grow in Boquete abundantly. Coffee farms are an important source of income for indigenous people living in the mountains above Boquete. The Guaymís women wear colourful dresses and are commonly seen in the village. The people in this province are known for their friendliness and they are very willing to help you with your Spanish. It’s a good place to practice your Spanish since only a few speak English.
Volcano Barú is the only volcano in Panama and there is no record of its last eruption. The National Park Barú offers some great hikes to the top of the volcano or along the volcano to Cerro Punta. For birdwatchers this is the place to be. There isn’t only one crater but seven. At the top of the volcano you will be able to see the Caribbean as well as the Pacific coast on a clear day. If you plan to climb the volcano you are advised to start early. During the afternoon the clouds are likely to spoil the view.
In the second week of January a flower festival takes place. Boquete is known for its flower-lined streets and during this holiday season many Panamanians come to Boquete to admire the flowers and dance during the nights in one of the open air discothèques. In November there are some national holidays throughout the month which are celebrated extensively with parades and dancing during the night.
Our other Spanish Schools
We have two other schools. Spanish by the Sea in Bocas is located in Panama and Spanish by the River in Turrialba in neighboring Costa Rica. Each Spanish school has its own beauty and personality within a unique environment, taking advantage of its personality by offering particular excursions and volunteer work. We give you clear, printed instructions at the schools on how to travel. The trip between Spanish by the River – Boquete and Spanish by the Sea – Bocas goes mainly through the highlands where you can observe waterfalls and a lake that is part of a hydrological project. A boat trip is also part of the adventure to get to Spanish by the Sea. The trip between Spanish by the River – Boquete and Spanish by the River – Turrialba can be done by traveling on the Pacific side of Costa Rica. You can observe pineapple plantations and a beautiful river is also accompanying you for a large part. This trip takes about 10 hours and costs $15.00, but we recommend traveling first to Spanish by the Sea – Bocas and from there to Spanish by the River – Turrialba.
