The Orchid Expo is an annual event in Boquete that takes place at the Flower and Coffee Fairgrounds around Easter time. Orchid lovers around the world have formed associations and clubs to collect and cultivate these exquisite flowers, which exist in thousands of varieties. More than just a chance to show off their beauty, the expo raises awareness of the threat to orchid plants by excessive logging. Plant exhibits, local handicrafts, conferences and cultural presentations are all part of the Expo.

The event is a fantastic opportunity for visitors from abroad and from Panama to truly appreciate the agricultural importance of Chiriqui. Last year, over 35,000 flowers were displayed at the fair, including orchids from Australia, Japan, the United States, Costa Rica and, of course, Panama. While flowers are the main attraction at the fair, local agricultural produce is also showcased, including potatoes, strawberries, cabbage, and lettuce. The most important of all the produce is the coffee, which is “cupped” or tasted here by local experts. Without a doubt, the Boquete Flower Festival is one of Panama’s most popular rural events, receiving around 100,000 visitors during its ten days, and with the income generated from the fair hovering around the $2 million mark, it is extremely important to the area from an economical point of view.

The Museo Diocesano in Genoa is a religious museum that occupies the former home of the canons of the Cathedral of San Lorenzo. It is accessible through the 12th-century cloister of San Lorenzo. The museum showcases a collection of objects from the diocese of Genoa and its surroundings. Among the exhibits are sculptures, paintings, frescoes, illuminated manuscripts, liturgical items, and archaeological artefacts.

Taste some of Mallorca’s award-winning wines at José Louis Ferrer, and the numerous other bodegas, in the September Wine Festival. Binissalem is just one long table laden with wine and food.