Top Things to do in Chiriqui Province
Top 7 Nature & Wildlife Areas 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 Bolanos
2. Jungla de Panama Wildlife Refuge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 185 reviews
Jungla de Panama is a wildlife sanctuary that cares for and rehabilitates dozens of indigenous animals in a visitor-friendly, educational environment. Open daily from 10am-3pm. Located 10 minutes outside Boquete in the cloud forest of Palmira. ***AND DON'T FORGET*** You can also stay with us! Accommodations and on site restaurant available.
Reviewed By LauraShan1
We were shown around by Austin and he allowed to feed some animals. Through the tour it gets obvious that all animals were rescued at point and are being rehabilitated. Some were found with broken wings, were blind or sick. The team does an amazing job with rescuing the animals and the stories are truly heart warming. Austin took a lot of time to make sure we know about everything we wanted to hear. We were able to get close to some very rare animals that are native only in this part of the world which was a great experience.Even though the park is not very big, it is a must do for animal lovers as you rarely will ever come so close to these kind of animals. I highly recommend this experience to animal lovers, families or anyone curious about animal rescue.
3. Los Cangilones de Gualaca
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 54 reviews
Reviewed By rdparis - Winnipeg, Canada
Excellent spot to spend an afternoon! We drove there from Boquete approx 30 minutes. A car pays 2$ for the day to enter. Totally worth it. Clean, fun lots of locals but no washrooms. One of the best days spent in and around Boquete.
4. Quebrada Guabo
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
5. Alouatta Sanctuary
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 27 reviews
DAY GUEST: We welcome those who wish to learn about our research, view the animals, and explore the Batipa Wildlife Preserve on Friday only. Tours start at 9 am and end at 12 pm. You can access us by boat or a car with clearance.
6. Jardin Encantado
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 34 reviews
The Botanical Garden Tours are available daily upon reservation. Please make a reservation beforehand. The Jardin Encantado Rainforest Park is a beautiful gem of nature and is one of the landmark places in Chiriqui, Panama. The park comprises 1.5 Ha of pristine gardens with abundant birdlife, native rainforest plants, including rare and threatened species. The Jardin Encantado Rainforest Park is host to many animals. Most animals are rescued and enjoy now a safe and spacious environment. Monkeys and Ocelot, Macaws and Cockatoos and many other animals have found a new home. Our location is close to town and yet totally ensconced in an exotic, magnificent natural setting. The floral array of Jardin Encantado seems to rise up and greet you as you walk down each garden path. With so much beauty in one place, how can you find time to take it all in?
7. Escaleras al Cielo
This hiking trail has one of the most magnificent views of the Baru Volcano, at 1711 mts above sea level. Located at the heart of Horqueta, Eco-Horqueta created this trail up to their so called heaven. It's perfect for camping, a nice picnic, or just hike up and take great pictures. Great for adventurers, nature lovers and peace-seeking beings.
