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Boquete Bounces Back
Boquete, Panama
November 30, 2008
A massive, coordinated effort by national and local agencies has Boquete running on all cylinders again and in record time.
Torrential, unrelenting rainfall hammered this Panama coffee producing town and resulted in massive flooding when the Caldera River breeched its boundaries.
Within 48 hours, services were restored and most residents stranded from their homes were able to return.
Local businesses are quick to note that "by and large" they were not adversely affected and are open for business as usual.
A comprehensive list of Boquete businesses may be found online at the Boquete411 Business Directory: http://www.Boquete411.com
When I queried Jackie Athanasiadis, owner of Palo Alto Riverside Boutique Hotel, she commented "Damage was confined to the exterior, we're sprucing up the grounds and plumping up pillows for our loyal guests."
Jackie's Inn resides on the banks of the Caldera River and was initially feared to be heavily damaged, if not a total loss.
Jackie and local businessman and marketing guru, Juan Antonio Villegas will jointly launch "The Boquete Bounce" a promotional campaign designed to sustain the inflow of tourists, recreation hounds and the investment dollar to Boquete.
Participating businesses will offer travel, tour and accommodation incentives and discounts.
Contact Juan Antonio Villegas at: BoqueteBounce@escapetoboquete.com for details.
November 30, 2008
A massive, coordinated effort by national and local agencies has Boquete running on all cylinders again and in record time.
Torrential, unrelenting rainfall hammered this Panama coffee producing town and resulted in massive flooding when the Caldera River breeched its boundaries.
Within 48 hours, services were restored and most residents stranded from their homes were able to return.
Local businesses are quick to note that "by and large" they were not adversely affected and are open for business as usual.
A comprehensive list of Boquete businesses may be found online at the Boquete411 Business Directory: http://www.Boquete411.com
When I queried Jackie Athanasiadis, owner of Palo Alto Riverside Boutique Hotel, she commented "Damage was confined to the exterior, we're sprucing up the grounds and plumping up pillows for our loyal guests."
Jackie's Inn resides on the banks of the Caldera River and was initially feared to be heavily damaged, if not a total loss.
Jackie and local businessman and marketing guru, Juan Antonio Villegas will jointly launch "The Boquete Bounce" a promotional campaign designed to sustain the inflow of tourists, recreation hounds and the investment dollar to Boquete.
Participating businesses will offer travel, tour and accommodation incentives and discounts.
Contact Juan Antonio Villegas at: BoqueteBounce@escapetoboquete.com for details.
In response to assignment: Severe weather
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