Top Things to do in Chiriqui Province
The 10 Best Nature & Parks in Chiriqui Province, Panama
Chiriquí Province is a mountainous wonderland, located near the Barú Volcano. If you’re an adventure and nature lover, you’ll be right at home here, as the region offers everything from white-water rafting and kayaking to zip-line rainforest rides and hiking. More relaxed activities, such as coffee plantation tours and bird-watching, also are available here. To reach Chiriquí, you’ll likely pass through David, Panama’s third-largest city. If you choose to visit the Gulf of Chiriquí, you’ll find first-rate scuba diving, snorkeling, and other water sports that take full advantage of its marine location.
Restaurants in Chiriqui Province
1. Isla Cavada
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
2. Cerro Azul
3. Cascada Escondida
4. Truchas Bambito
5. Volcan Baru National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 415 reviews
Panama's highest peak and only volcano at 3,478 meters offers sweeping ocean views and spectacular cloud forests from its summit.
Reviewed By shelleyr31
Put on your long johns and expect the craziest bumpiest ride of your life. Young and dummers. Sunrise beautiful. Got a cheese sandwich and coffe for breakfast. It hit the spot. Certainly no warm breakfast. Guide was best in the country!!
6. Chiriqui
7. Playa Las Lajas
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 72 reviews
Located approximately eight miles south of the Interamerican highway, this white sand beach is a favorite spot for locales and features waves perfect for body surfing.
Reviewed By 429stacil - Las Lajas, Panama
Amazing, unspoiled beach! Try a yoga class or a massage with Beach Massage Panama. Very effective for flexibility, strength, and relaxation! Wave sounds wash over your soul during this must-do experience. Las Lajas Beach resort is fun for pool lounging with an adult beverage, splashing in the waves, a weekend getaway, and delicious fish tacos. We enjoyed our lunch and their famous pina caladas while on a Panama Relocation Tour. Locals are amiable, temp is HOT HOT HOT, and the ocean waves are shallow without jellyfish. Lots of shells to collect, too. Beach is quiet and dog friendly.
8. Sendero Los Quetzales (The Quetzales Trail)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 292 reviews
Trail is open
Reviewed By ChristianL3343
So this is definitely not a 'family' hike (ie - small children, older folks, or anyone not in good shape). That said, it is spectacular... the first portion of the hike is along a dirt road, down from the parking/pay area at the end of the road (Yellow building). It starts off with a downhill section, part of which is steep (white sandbags filling in ruts). Once you get towards end of this road, the trail truly begins off to the left. First part of the trail is pretty nice. Yes, it's rocky! If you have hiking shoes/boots with ankle support, those would be gerat. that said, I saw two people with flip-flops on yesterday?!? Minor creek crossing. basically a gradual climb. We saw two absolutely stunning colorful Quetzales and a three-warble Bell bird (also stunning, and loud!) A good turn around spot for those who dont want a big challenge is when you get to the "stairs". If you are feeling strong, and adventurous... do the stair climb and head up to the Rock look out. These are basically steep, stair-master climbs... there are two, with a little side-trek between them. There is a break area. The views once you get up to the Rock "Molino?" look out is fantastic. This is where we chilled out, had a picnic, and then turned around. This took us about 6 hours, going at a moderate pace. You could certainly do it faster. I would recommend this lovely jungle hike, in dry season (or not after any rain) for the sure-footed, and able-bodied. It's challenging but rewarding! Hope that review helps....
