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gold highlights. Guest bedrooms and suites have elegant furnishings and private terraces
with views. Guests start their stay with complimentary wine or coffee. There's also a spa.
Eating
Boquete has numerous well-priced restaurants to choose from, and the produce and cof-
fee here is among the best in Panama. Fresh produce is sold at the
mercado municipal
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, on the northeastern corner of the plaza.
Big Daddy's Grill
SEAFOOD $
( 6683-3354; Av Central s/n; mains US$5-10; noon-9pm Tue-Sat, to 8pm Sun)
The next
best thing to dining in Baja, this friendly eatery serves the most enormous and satisfying
fish tacos. Floridians Larry (the big daddy) and Elizabeth use the fresh fish they catch off
the Chiriquí coastline. There are also lovely salads, margaritas rimmed with chili salt and
(if you must) corn dogs. The backyard patio offers privacy and better ambiance.
Sugar & Spice
BAKERY, DELI $
(Av Central & Calle 7a Sur; sandwiches US$4; 8am-6pm Thu-Sat & Mon-Tue, to 4pm Sun)
Throngs gather at this artisan bakery, a modest storefront with a couple patio tables for
American-style sandwiches, organic salads and oh-so-good brownies. You can also take
away fresh breads including whole-grain and ciabatta.
Café de Encuentro
CAFE $
(Calle 6 Sur; mains US$3-7; 7am-noon)
In a converted carport and garden, this family-run
eatery is a find. All guests are
mi amor
to the affectionate Olga, who cooks breakfast like
nobody's business. The menu ranges from Panamanian fare to pancakes and bacon. Ex-
pect to wait, but given the scarcity of US-style morning fare, you will want to.
Restaurante Nelvis
CAFETERIA $
(Av A Oeste; meals US$3.50; 10am-4pm Mon-Sat)
Packing in the locals at lunchtime, this
favorite serves up no-nonsense lunches with attentiveness. Rice, lentils and a selection of
chicken or beef dishes are staples.
