The following letter was released today. Below you can also find the Spanish version of this letter (also signed by the Mayor of Boquete, Manolo Ruiz) and a scanned copy of the original document.
ENGLISH VERSION - OFFICIAL LETTER FROM THE MAYOR OF BOQUETE, NOVEMBER 30 2008
Dear Visitor to Boquete,
Boquete was in the news this week due to the activities of the river, but we want you to know that we did not experience any long-term flooding. The river grew quickly during a short period of time and affected some structures in its immediate vicinity. In fact, the majority of Boquete, including the downtown, roads, tours and activity businesses and most restaurants and hotels, were untouched and are open for business.
The main road connecting David to Boquete was unaffected. The main roads and the downtown were untouched. Our wonderful restaurants and hotels are open for business. All the exciting outdoor activities Boquete is known for are still available: hiking, rafting, ziplining, rock-climbing, horseback riding, bird-watching, hot springs and coffee tours.
On behalf of the people of Boquete and our local businesses, we welcome you to experience Boquete today!
Sincerely,
Manolo Ruiz
VERSIÓN EN ESPAÑOL - DOCUMENTO OFICIAL DE LA ALCALDÍA DE BOQUETE, 30 DE NOVIEMBRE DE 2008
Querido Visitante,
Boquete volvió a ser noticia, y esta vez no por su café de categoría mundial, ni por su belleza natural o el encanto de su gente, sino por la veloz crecida del Río Caldera el día 22 y 23 de noviembre. Sin embargo las fotos y comunicaciones que han aparecido en los medios de información no han logrado reflejar lo acontecido de manera precisa y completa: en Boquete no se dio una inundación en el sentido estricto de la palabra. Ciertamente el río creció rápidamente en un corto periodo de tiempo pero sólo llegó a afectar algunas estructuras que se encontraban inmediatamente próximas a él.
La calle que conecta a David con Boquete no ha sido afectada de manera alguna. Las principales calles del distrito de Boquete y su centro tampoco sufrieron ningún daño. De hecho la mayor parte del distrito de Boquete, incluyendo sus calles, tours, actividades y casi la totalidad de sus restaurantes y hoteles están totalmente intactos.
¡Los boqueteños y sus comerciantes desean invitarte el día de hoy para que vengas a vivir la experiencia boqueteña!
Sinceramente,
Manolo Ruiz
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