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In the tropics, the highlands are the equivalent of a breath of fresh air.
Panama's highlands range from lush forests with tiny golden frogs to mist-
covered coffee plantations. From Panama City, weekenders take to El Valle
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) and El Copé (
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). Boquete (
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) is the classic moun-
tain town, but if you are looking to get off the beaten path, the tiny hamlet of
Santa Fé (
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) has true mountain tranquility, with local-led horse rides and
hikes to waterfalls with swimming holes. Paradise is not lost.