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Cañas Gordas

Chiriquí Province, Panama · North America

About Cañas Gordas

Cañas Gordas sits on the route: 15 minutes from Sabalito, 42km from Volcán Barú.

Cañas Gordas is a town located in Chiriquí Province, Panama. With a population of 374, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Cañas Gordas 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 Cañas Gordas to your route.

About Cañas Gordas

Cañas Gordas is a corregimiento in Renacimiento District, Chiriquí Province, Panama. It has a land area of 60.8 square kilometres (23.5 sq mi) and had a population of 3,090 as of 2010, giving it a population density of 50.8 inhabitants per square kilometre (132/sq mi). Its population as of 1990 was 2,448; its

Read more population as of 2000 was 2,682.

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Cañas Gordas offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Cañas Gordas located?

Cañas Gordas is located in Chiriquí Province, Panama, North America. The coordinates are 8.7472 latitude, -82.9172 longitude.

What is the population of Cañas Gordas?

Cañas Gordas has a population of approximately 374 people, making it a town in Panama.

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Quick Information

Population
374
Continent
North America
Country
Panama
Region
Chiriquí Province
Timezone
America/Panama
Coordinates
8.7472, -82.9172

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Worth the detour from Cañas Gordas

3 notable places within an hour's 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.

42 km · about 50 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.

42 km · about 50 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.

52 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Cañas Gordas

  • 42 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.
  • 42 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 Cañas Gordas.

Sabalito

🇨🇷 Costa Rica

8 km away

San Vito

🇨🇷 Costa Rica

10 km awayPop. 3,981

Río Sereno

🇵🇦 Panama

10 km awayPop. 1,368

Plaza de Caisán

🇵🇦 Panama

11 km awayPop. 1,363

Monte Lirio

🇵🇦 Panama

11 km awayPop. 715

Corredor

🇨🇷 Costa Rica

12 km awayPop. 7,084

Breñón

🇵🇦 Panama

18 km awayPop. 230

Santa Clara

🇵🇦 Panama

18 km awayPop. 1,360

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