What's the dress code in Boquete, Panama? What clothes do they wear in Boquete, Panama?

The dress code in Boquete is pretty relaxed. The young Panamanians LOVE tight clothes. The older people just wear relaxed, casual gear. Think Florida with a Latin twist. If you visit government offices, you have to put a bit more effort into it. Also if you go out at night, dress up a bit.

The dress code in Boquete is pretty relaxed. The young Panamanians LOVE tight clothes. The older people just wear relaxed, casual gear. Think Florida with a Latin twist. If you visit government offices, you have to put a bit more effort into it. Also if you go out at night, dress up a bit.

Most of the time if you see someone  dressed in shorts and sandals in Boquete they are tourists, frequently Americans. It is okay to dress causal for most routine shopping and dining out. However in Panama to go to the banks, hospitals, and government offices, men should wear slacks and women should dress conservatively; no low cut tops or sunglasses, no flip flops. Sleeves are desirable in the professional and government offices. It is a matter of respect. Do not enter a...

Most of the time if you see someone  dressed in shorts and sandals in Boquete they are tourists, frequently Americans. It is okay to dress causal for most routine shopping and dining out. However in Panama to go to the banks, hospitals, and government offices, men should wear slacks and women should dress conservatively; no low cut tops or sunglasses, no flip flops. Sleeves are desirable in the professional and government offices. It is a matter of respect. Do not enter a professional building with a cap or hat on. Even ladies must remove the hat or cap in the banks, and remove sunglasses.

 

My top in this picture is not appropriate for a visas, but with the matching jacket on and pulled together it is okay. The collared shirt and slacks works fine for a man almost anywhere.

 

When you go to the immigration office you need to dress as suggested here. If in doubt consult your attorney. Almost every business has a security officer at the front door. If they ask you to not enter please remember you are a guest in this country and if you do not meet their guidelines perhaps you should inquire about how to dress to enter that business and respect the Panamanian traditions. Be a good expat and try harder! This is a wonderful place to live but we are not in America; this is Panama and their rules apply.

In Boquete, the dress code is casual for locals and expats.  However, local men typically don't wear short pants (except on Sunday for some reason).  Having a cooler mountain climate means that you'll need a sweater or light jacket at night (and some cooler days).  There really is no formal dress code anywhere although some functions do require that men wear a collared shirt and long pants.

 

As mentioned elsewhere, when you visit a...

In Boquete, the dress code is casual for locals and expats.  However, local men typically don't wear short pants (except on Sunday for some reason).  Having a cooler mountain climate means that you'll need a sweater or light jacket at night (and some cooler days).  There really is no formal dress code anywhere although some functions do require that men wear a collared shirt and long pants.

 

As mentioned elsewhere, when you visit a government agency you're expected to dress a bit more formally - long pants and shirt for men and no short sleeve or sleeveless shirts for women.

 

Panama City is much more formal and if you spend time there expect to wear nice clothes to restaurants at night and business attire if you're doing any business in the city.

I think the other posts have covered the topic of the dress code in Boquete pretty well.

 

However, in the daytime cold or not I wear shorts almost every day. Now IF I happen to be visiting the bank officer (not the teller) I might opt for long pants. Visiting David (the closest city to Boquete) where it a bit more humid I always wear shorts.

 

In the evenings in Boquete at most of the nice restaurants I'll wear long pants unless I'm...

I think the other posts have covered the topic of the dress code in Boquete pretty well.

 

However, in the daytime cold or not I wear shorts almost every day. Now IF I happen to be visiting the bank officer (not the teller) I might opt for long pants. Visiting David (the closest city to Boquete) where it a bit more humid I always wear shorts.

 

In the evenings in Boquete at most of the nice restaurants I'll wear long pants unless I'm alone and dining at the bar at The Hotel Panamonte (two fireplaces in the bar a 

must see in Boquete); then I'll stick to my standard appropriate shorts.

 

The two pictures in this post are of the gardens on the grounds of the Hotel Panamonte.

To answer the question about what to wear in the greater Boquete area, well, anything goes, but it depends on the elevation. Here in Caldera, I never wear anything but shorts and tee shirts, but when I go up to Boquete I must have a jacket and long pants. They even have fireplaces in some areas in Boquete.
 
But, it’s sad to observe that too many Gringos dress horribly.

To answer the question about what to wear in the greater Boquete area, well, anything goes, but it depends on the elevation. Here in Caldera, I never wear anything but shorts and tee shirts, but when I go up to Boquete I must have a jacket and long pants. They even have fireplaces in some areas in Boquete.
 
But, it’s sad to observe that too many Gringos dress horribly.

The dress code in Boquete is pretty casual. We are up in the mountains so in the mornings and in the evenings, it is a little bit chilly so you will not see people wearing shorts as much as you would at the beach. In Boquete you will commonly see people wearing tee shirts and blue jeans.

When you go into a government building, particularly in David, they do not like you to wear shorts, whether you are a man or a woman. You have to wear long pants or blue jeans will be fine....

The dress code in Boquete is pretty casual. We are up in the mountains so in the mornings and in the evenings, it is a little bit chilly so you will not see people wearing shorts as much as you would at the beach. In Boquete you will commonly see people wearing tee shirts and blue jeans.

When you go into a government building, particularly in David, they do not like you to wear shorts, whether you are a man or a woman. You have to wear long pants or blue jeans will be fine. They do not like flip flops, either. That is the only place that has a dress code. Everywhere else you go is pretty casual. If you want to wear fancier clothes, you can do that, too. Anything goes.

As an example, Bid 4 Boquete sponsors a wine tasting every year and it is probably the biggest social event every year in Boquete. We sell 220 tickets in a week. You will actually see people there wearing anything from shorts and tee shirts to tuxedoes and fancy sequined gowns. You can dress however you want.

The temperature in Boquete is temperate. If you go out at night, you might want to wear a jacket or a sweatshirt because it cools down a little bit but other than that, anything goes. There is no summer wardrobe and winter wardrobe.

Boquete is around 10 degrees cooler than David. Boquete is up in the mountains, while David (the closest large city to Boquete, less than 40 minutes away by car) is essentially at sea level.
 
So if you go to Boquete, it is recommended to wear a sweater or jacket at times, especially at night, although, during the day it will get warm, but not hot like David.
 
On the other hand, David is usually in the mid to high 80´s and 90´s every day. David only cools down...

Boquete is around 10 degrees cooler than David. Boquete is up in the mountains, while David (the closest large city to Boquete, less than 40 minutes away by car) is essentially at sea level.
 
So if you go to Boquete, it is recommended to wear a sweater or jacket at times, especially at night, although, during the day it will get warm, but not hot like David.
 
On the other hand, David is usually in the mid to high 80´s and 90´s every day. David only cools down just a bit when it is in the rainy season. So, as for the dress in code in David, it definitely runs to shorts and lighter clothing. 

The dress code in Boquete depends on where you are. If you go to the towns in Boquete, you have to take a jacket because it could rain, even in summer. In the town of Jaramillo, for example, you don’t have to wear a jacket because it’s hot. So the dress code really depends on where you are going.
 
Boquete has many micro-climates so it can be cold or it can be fairly hot in different areas of Boquete at the same time. In addition, the weather changes rapidly. The dry...

The dress code in Boquete depends on where you are. If you go to the towns in Boquete, you have to take a jacket because it could rain, even in summer. In the town of Jaramillo, for example, you don’t have to wear a jacket because it’s hot. So the dress code really depends on where you are going.
 
Boquete has many micro-climates so it can be cold or it can be fairly hot in different areas of Boquete at the same time. In addition, the weather changes rapidly. The dry season is from December - January to May. June to November are the cooler months.
 
If you live near a canyon, it is very windy, so you have to be careful where you buy property. However, Boquete is still not as cold as Switzerland, where I used to live. The dress code in Switzerland is a seasonal thing. In Switzerland, you have to dress very warmly and have a jacket during the cold months if you don’t want to die. You have to have around four jackets.
 
People in Boquete like to wear jeans, flats, and a jacket if it’s cold, but pretty much, you could wear what you want. We see many ladies in Boquete who wear shorts pants.

 

(Miss Panama, Ironman contestant and  TV host, Carolina Dementiev Justavino wearing shorts, pictured.)