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Almirante

Bocas del Toro Province, Panama · North America

About Almirante

Almirante is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Valle de Riscó, 18km from Bocas del Toro.

Almirante is a town located in Bocas del Toro Province, Panama. With a population of 8,744, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Almirante sits in Panama. It's in the America/Panama time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Almirante to your route.

About Almirante

Almirante is the capital of the Almirante District of the Bocas del Toro Province in the Republic of Panama. Its name is Spanish for admiral.

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Where is Almirante located?

Almirante is located in Bocas del Toro Province, Panama, North America. The coordinates are 9.3009 latitude, -82.4018 longitude.

What is the population of Almirante?

Almirante has a population of approximately 8,744 people, making it a town in Panama.

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Quick Information

Population
8,744
Continent
North America
Country
Panama
Region
Bocas del Toro Province
Timezone
America/Panama
Coordinates
9.3009, -82.4018

Tags

North AmericaPanamaBocas del Toro ProvinceTown

Worth the detour from Almirante

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

beach

Bocas del Toro

A Caribbean archipelago of islands with colorful overwater bungalows, world-class surfing, and diverse marine life including starfish beaches.

18 km · about 20 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Volcán Barú

Panama's highest point at 3,475 m, and the rare summit from which both the Pacific and Caribbean can be seen on a clear dawn. A brutal 4x4 track climbs from Boquete; most drive up by jeep tour before sunrise.

57 km · about 65 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Volcan Baru Summit Road

A brutally steep, rough track climbs from Boquete to Panama's 3,474 m high point, the only place in the country where both the Pacific and the Caribbean are visible on a clear dawn. Most drivers stop at the ranger station.

57 km · about 65 min drive

landmark

Boquete

A cool highland town in the Chiriquí mountains known for world-class coffee, the Quetzal Trail, and the challenging Volcán Barú summit.

58 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Almirante

  • 57 kmVolcán BarúPanama's highest point at 3,475 m, and the rare summit from which both the Pacific and Caribbean can be seen on a clear dawn. A brutal 4x4 track climbs from Boquete; most drive up by jeep tour before sunrise.
  • 57 kmVolcan Baru Summit RoadA brutally steep, rough track climbs from Boquete to Panama's 3,474 m high point, the only place in the country where both the Pacific and the Caribbean are visible on a clear dawn. Most drivers stop at the ranger station.

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Almirante.

Valle de Riscó

🇵🇦 Panama

8 km awayPop. 1,171

El Silencio

🇵🇦 Panama

17 km awayPop. 2,017

Bocas del Toro

🇵🇦 Panama

18 km awayPop. 5,380

El Empalme

🇵🇦 Panama

18 km awayPop. 11,035

Changuinola

🇵🇦 Panama

19 km awayPop. 17,997

Bastimentos

🇵🇦 Panama

22 km awayPop. 738

Cauchero

🇵🇦 Panama

22 km awayPop. 40

Isla Bastimentos

🇵🇦 Panama

29 km awayPop. 1,500

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